Caribbean Off-Shore Medical Schools Update

Two former IESC Fellows present an update of their findings on off-shore medical schools which became the first IESC White Paper Publication. This research-based presentation aims to bring an understanding of accreditation and recognition of Caribbean off-shore medical schools created as “state-less” institutions by design, a topic that continues to interest credential evaluators as the issue of professional degrees becomes more of an important focus in international credential evaluation.

First Learning Outcome: Accreditation of Caribbean medical schools 

Second Learning Outcome: Difference between accrediting agencies and others

Third Learning Outcome: Enhanced knowledge in foreign credential evaluations

Core Competency: Professional Development and Contributions to the Field

Proficiency: International Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Loida Gonzalez Utley Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Rosalie Hancock Bellevue College