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St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine (SCIMD-COM) represents a new model of medical education. Located in ], ] (30 miles north of ]), the college is a branch campus of the ] (UEIN) in ], ]. Two medical colleges exist under the umbrella of parent university UEIN: ] (EM-SCIMD) in ] and SCIMD-COM in ]. SCIMD-COM offers two curricula: a four-year curriculum for students who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree and a six-year curriculum for other students. Instruction for both programs is conducted in ]. EM-SCIMD offers a five-year curriculum that is conducted in ]. All programs award the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree through the authority of UEIN, allowing graduates to apply for licensure to practice medicine in the ], ], ], and many other countries. St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine (SCIMD-COM) represents a new model of medical education. Located in ], ] (30 miles north of ]), the college is a branch campus of the ] (UEIN) in ], ]. Two medical colleges exist under the umbrella of parent university UEIN: ] (EM-SCIMD) in ] and SCIMD-COM in ]. SCIMD-COM offers two curricula: a four-year curriculum for students who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree and a six-year curriculum for other students. Instruction for both programs is conducted in ]. EM-SCIMD offers a five-year curriculum that is conducted in ]. All programs award the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree through the authority of UEIN, allowing graduates to apply for licensure to practice medicine in the ], ], ], and many other countries.


Truly an international entity, more than 25 nations are represented in SCIMD-COM's student body. After completing five semesters of the Basic Medical Sciences (and all applicable premedical coursework) on campus in ], students enter the Clinical Sciences and complete a series of clinical clerkships at ] hospitals and clinics in the UK or at ] (ACGME) teaching hospitals in the ]. The ]/] administrative offices are located in ], ] and the ]/] administrative offices are located in ], ].]SCIMD-COM is listed in the ] ] as well as in the ] database of medical schools. SCIMD-COM is recognized by the ] of the ]. At the present time, graduates of SCIMD-COM are not eligible for registration by the ] (GMC) of the ], nor are they allowed to sit for the ] (PLAB) exam, due to the GMC's concerns over the school's physical location and charter location, as well as quality assurance arrangements. <ref>http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/how_to_register/registration/acceptable_primary_medical_qualifications.asp#3</ref> Truly an international entity, more than 25 nations are represented in SCIMD-COM's student body. After completing five semesters of the Basic Medical Sciences (and all applicable premedical coursework) on campus in ], students enter the Clinical Sciences and complete a series of clinical clerkships at ] hospitals and clinics in the UK or at ] (ACGME) teaching hospitals in the ]. The ]/] administrative offices are located in ], ] and the ]/] administrative offices are located in ], ].]SCIMD-COM is listed in the ] ] as well as in the ] database of medical schools. SCIMD-COM is recognized by the ] of the ]. At the present time, graduates of SCIMD-COM are not eligible for registration by the ] (GMC) of the ], nor are they allowed to sit for the ] (PLAB) exam, due to the GMC's concerns over the school's physical location vs. charter location, as well as quality assurance arrangements. <ref>http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/how_to_register/registration/acceptable_primary_medical_qualifications.asp#3</ref>


== Associated Institutes and Bodies == == Associated Institutes and Bodies ==

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St Christopher Iba Mar Diop

College of Medicine

Established 2000
Location Luton, England
University Universite El Hadj Ibrahima Niasse (Dakar, Senegal)
Dean Jay Mohite
President Firoz Shaikh
Founder Ibrahim DIOP Mar
Website http://www.scimdforums.org

St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine (SCIMD-COM) represents a new model of medical education. Located in Luton, England (30 miles north of London), the college is a branch campus of the Universite El Hadj Ibrahima Niasse (UEIN) in Dakar, Senegal. Two medical colleges exist under the umbrella of parent university UEIN: Ecole de Médecine St Christopher Iba Mar Diop (EM-SCIMD) in Dakar and SCIMD-COM in Luton. SCIMD-COM offers two curricula: a four-year curriculum for students who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree and a six-year curriculum for other students. Instruction for both programs is conducted in English. EM-SCIMD offers a five-year curriculum that is conducted in French. All programs award the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree through the authority of UEIN, allowing graduates to apply for licensure to practice medicine in the United States, Canada, Senegal, and many other countries.

Truly an international entity, more than 25 nations are represented in SCIMD-COM's student body. After completing five semesters of the Basic Medical Sciences (and all applicable premedical coursework) on campus in Luton, students enter the Clinical Sciences and complete a series of clinical clerkships at National Health Service (NHS) hospitals and clinics in the UK or at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) teaching hospitals in the US. The US/Canadian administrative offices are located in Hempstead, NY and the UK/European Union administrative offices are located in Luton, England.File:SCIMD Seal.pngSCIMD-COM is listed in the World Health Organization World Directory of Medical Schools as well as in the FAIMER/IMED database of medical schools. SCIMD-COM is recognized by the ECFMG of the United States of America. At the present time, graduates of SCIMD-COM are not eligible for registration by the Graduate Medical Council (GMC) of the United Kingdom, nor are they allowed to sit for the Professional Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) exam, due to the GMC's concerns over the school's physical location vs. charter location, as well as quality assurance arrangements.

Associated Institutes and Bodies

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References

  1. http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/how_to_register/registration/acceptable_primary_medical_qualifications.asp#3
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