University of Medicine and Health Sciences (St. Kitts)

University of Medicine and Health Sciences (St. Kitts)

The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, often referred to as UMHS is a for-profit university founded by Dr. Robert Ross, the founder and former owner of Ross University, offering a traditional four year program in medicine on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. It opened its doors in May 2008 on its campus west of the city of Basseterre.

Accreditation

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has granted the University of Medicine and Health Sciences of St. Kitts the authority to confer on graduates who have successfully completed the University’s prescribed course of matriculation, the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The charter granting the right to confer these degrees was signed on August 24, 2007. [ [http://www.cuopm.com/newsitem.asp?articlenumber=1406 Cuopm: University Of Medicine And Health Sciences Of St. Kitts To Open Doors In January ] ]

UMHS is listed in the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) International Medical Education Directory (IMED) [ [http://imed.ecfmg.org/details.asp?country=661&school=&currpage=1&cname=SAINT+KITTS+AND+NEVIS&city=&region=CA&rname=Central+America%2FCaribbean&mcode=661070&psize=25 IMED - FAIMER International Medical Education Directory - School Details ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.umhs-sk.org/ University of Medicine and Health Sciences]
* [http://www.iuon.org International University of Nursing]
* [http://www.iuon.org [http://www.iuon.org
*Isles International University

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