School of Medicine

Educating and Researching to Save Lives

Our Mission

The mission of the School of Medicine is to create and nurture a diverse student body committed leadership in alleviating human suffering caused by disease through innovative research and health care delivery.

Our Vision

The vision of the School of Medicine:
  • Educate and retain a diverse health care provider workforce needed to help address the underserved patient care needs worldwide.
  • Develop a platform for an expanded biomedical health and clinical sciences research program to advance knowledge in the medical sciences.
  • Contribute internationally by enhancing the clinical delivery system through relationships with community hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers, as well as attracting and training new healthcare providers worldwide.
Georgetown American University is located in the capital city of Guyana, Georgetown – one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities. This tropical haven lies in the Amazonian region of South America., home to some of the world’s great flora and fauna.

Why our School of Medicine?

Financial Aid

Students have access financial aid which includes scholarships and payment plans.

Robust Clinical Program

Clinical Placement in the USA and Guyana with a dedicated team of academic advisors.

Physician Diversity

We are committed to addressing the need for Physician Diversity with a > 50 % enrollment and graduation rate of minority students.

High Board Exam Pass rate

We have 100% pass rate at the CAMC, 95% Step 2 USMLE and 82% USMLE Step 1.

Delivering Quality Education

Georgetown American University is committed to utilizing the latest technologies, techniques, and teaching processes to deliver essential knowledge, skills, behaviors and attitudes necessary for the practice of medicine to all medical students.

Leadership

Dr. Linda Felix-Johnson

Head of Premedical Science Department

Dr. Gary Joseph

Head of Research Institute

Dr. Onica Higgins

Director of Clinical Sciences

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