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assistants are available to help fellow students succeed. We acquire the best equipment and staff. We have developed a curriculum which will aid students in preparation for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), and clinical rotations. We provide the skills and knowledge that will lead to a successful and rewarding career. Our aim is to help students reach their full potential and become qualified physicians and exceptional leaders in the field of medicine. What exactly are you looking for in a candidate seeking admission in your institute and what’s the yardstick for assessment of skills and leadership traits? We are looking for candidates who are not only excellent academic achievers, but are able to help the community around them by having other talents. Music, art, sports and games, debates, theatre etc. are some of the disciplines we look into. In addition to passing an entrance examination, we ask them to submit a detailed application form and also write an essay about themselves. For the session starting on January 7, 2013, the entrance examination is in September 2012. What has been your contribution to the world of medicine? Has the university undertaken any state-funded scientific study or research project that adds value to your educational system?
Our contribution to the world of medicine has been one of the best one can have – producing world class physicians! The university has several research projects that are underway with medical institutes from the US, Belgium and Holland. What kind of research is your university into? Do the students get enough opportunities to work on interesting projects? Students get ample opportunity to work on diabetes, arthritis, genetics, and cardiology-related projects. We also sponsor our students and faculty members and encourage them to work with their counterparts in the US medical institutes. Do you have plans to broaden your curriculum/ courses by including new subjects? Yes, we are going to open a branch to confer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor’s degrees in Physiotherapy. In addition, we have plans to open a dental college and a nursing college in the near future. What’s the profile of your students? Do you have any students from Asia? The majority of our students come from the US and Canada. About 10% of our student population is from India. We had launched a promotional campaign in India this year. We have three intakes every year – in January, July, and September.
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