What is the significance of accreditation?
Medical students from an accredited medical school can receive ECFMG certification, which is a requirement for all international medical graduates (IMG) to register for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and apply for residency programs in the United States.
Who is ECFMG, and what role do they have?
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is an organization which offers certification to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as the standard for evaluating the qualifications of these physicians before they enter U.S. graduate medical education (GME) residency.
How do I verify if a medical school is accredited?
By visiting the accrediting bodies’ websites. For both CAAM-HP and ACCM, they have a section on their website that lists the medical schools that are accredited by them.
Why should I attend an accredited medical school?
Attending an accredited medical school means that the school has taken the necessary steps to ensure their education meets the required standards for medical practice. Furthermore, and starting in 2024, residency programs in the United States will be notified of the medical school’s accreditation status, which will play a key ...
What additional recognitions and listings does Avalon have?
Avalon is chartered by the Government of Curacao and listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools with an ECFMG sponsor note. Avalon is also recognized and listed with the General Medical Council (UK), Medical Council of Canada, and the Medical Council of India.
