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Begin Your Journey to a Global Medical Career with Texila American University (TAU)
Welcome to Texila American University College of Medicine (TAUCOM), your pathway to practice medicine in the United States and Canada. TAUCOM is an accredited medical school located in Georgetown, Guyana, in South America. TAUCOM confers upon its graduates the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Its administrative office is in Texas, USA and admissions offices are located Guyana.
TAUCOM is a great option for students from Canada for several reasons. First, the school offers a U.S.-modeled medical program designed to prepare students to become well-rounded practicing physicians in the United States and Canada. Second, the school has small class sizes, which allows students to receive more personalized attention from their professors and mentors. Third, the campus is in a beautiful, safe, and modern setting in Georgetown, which provides students with a great place to live and learn.
Program Structure
Texila American University’s 5.5-Year MD Program offers a well-rounded approach to medical education, providing students with the essential knowledge and clinical experience required for success. Whether you’re looking for a Pre-Med degree or a full Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, TAU is a great option among the best countries for medical education.
Why Choose
Texila American University?
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Triple Accreditation
TAU is accredited by leading international bodies, ensuring that your MD program meets global standards, making it one of the best countries to study medicine.
Eligibility to Practice Worldwide
With a medical degree from TAU, graduates can pursue licensure in countries like the USA, Canada, India and Caribbean region giving you the flexibility to practice globally.
Clinical Rotations in the USA and Guyana
Gain hands-on clinical experience in top hospitals in the USA, the Caribbean, and Guyana, exposing you to diverse healthcare environments and preparing you for residency applications.
Comprehensive USMLE Review
TAU integrates structured USMLE review courses throughout the curriculum, ensuring that students are well-prepared for licensing exams like the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2.
High-Quality Medical Education
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program combines advanced classroom learning, clinical training, and lab work to help you excel as a medical professional.
Affordable and Supportive Learning Environment
Texila offers competitive tuition rates, scholarships, and a supportive learning atmosphere, making studying medicine abroad more accessible for international students.
Strong Alumni Network
TAU boasts a global alumni network with graduates placed in prestigious hospitals worldwide, offering a strong support system for students as they navigate their medical careers.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and other provincial loans
Students are eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and other provincial loans while enrolled at Texila American University.
Recognized by the Medical Council of Canada
Texila American University Medical Program is Recognized by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
WHY TEXILA
Affordability
TAUCOM’s tuition is significantly lower than the tuition of many North American medical schools, and one of the most affordable accredited Caribbean Medical Schools. This can be a major advantage for Canadian students, who are financially constrained.
Accreditation
TAUCOM is the only program in the region that has the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), and the British Accreditation Council (BAC) accreditations. These accrediting bodies utilize a rigorous, peer review process that examines all aspects of a medical education program and only certifies medical schools operating at the highest industry standards levels operate at the highest levels of industry standards.
Canadian students have two distinct pathways to complete their medical education at Texila American University:
- 4-Year MD Program: Students who have completed their Pre-Med education in Canada are eligible to enroll in the 4-Year MD Program.
Admission Requirement | Program Information - 5.5-Year Combined Pre-Med and MD Program: Canadian students can join the 5.5-Year program directly after high school, combining both Pre-Med and MD studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
TAU is a top choice among Caribbean medical schools, offering a well-rounded Doctor of Medicine (MD) program with dual accreditation, clinical rotations in the USA, and Guyana, and a globally recognized curriculum that prepares students for an international medical career.
Yes, TAU’s MD program is accredited by major international bodies, allowing graduates to pursue licensure and practice in the Caribbean, USA, Canada, and other countries, offering excellent flexibility in career choices.
TAU provides clinical rotations at top hospitals in the USA, Caribbean, and Guyana. This exposure to diverse healthcare environments prepares students for residency applications and a broad medical career.
Yes, TAU’s curriculum integrates comprehensive review courses for exams like the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, and its accreditation means that graduates from certain countries in the Caribbean, like Guyana, are exempt from taking the CAMCE exam for internship and licensing.
The MD program has three key phases: the Pre-Med Phase (1.5 years), the Basic Sciences Phase (2 years), and the Clinical Sciences Phase (2 years), all designed to provide foundational medical knowledge and practical experience.
Caribbean students need to pass CSEC or equivalent exams in subjects like Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The application requires transcripts, proof of English proficiency if needed, a Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, and an interview to assess their suitability for the MD program.