RECOGNITION AND APPROVALS
In order for the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine to confer the degree of Physician-Surgeon to students from the United States and to be eligible to participate in the U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Programs, the UAG must pass through rigorous on-site visits and accreditations from different organizations. Since our graduates practice in 15 countries, including the United States, our academic standards must meet the highest requirements of each country. Suffice it to say that the myriad of academics and clinical exposure far exceeds standards set forth by these countries.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVAL (TITLE IV)
The U.S. Department of Education has provided loans to students of the UAG. The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara has one of the lowest default rates in the Nation. Through its National Committee in Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), the U.S. Department of Education has determined that COMAEM’s (Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education) is comparable to the LCME process.
ACADEMIC & CLINICAL TRAINING
There are many recognitions for academic and clinical training.
These are a couple:
New York Department of Education Approval.
Medical Board of California Approval.
Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica de Puerto Rico Approval.
PROGRAM OF MEDICINE IN THE COMMUNITY AWARD
The Program of Medicine in the Community of the UAG School of Medicine received a special national award from the President of Mexico, Vicente Fox and his wife, Martha Sahagún, for service in the community at the National Volunteer Awards 2002. The Medicine in the Community Program received this award in recognition of the immense impact that this program provides in medical service to urban & rural areas in Mexico.
MEXICAN REPUBLIC SENATE RECOGNITION
The Mexican Senate recognized "the valuable endeavor performed by the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, the first private university in Mexico, in the education arena in the significant area of the national education system"
GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO
The School of Medicine is fully recognized and approved by the government of Mexico to confer the degree of Physician Surgeon upon students who fulfill the School’s admissions requirements and complete the prescribed curriculum. It is also accredited by the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education (COMAEM).
THE UNITED STATES AND THE REST OF THE WORLD
Our medical program is approved for clinical training in clinical centers and affiliated hospitals in various states; among them are New York, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Additionally, there are affiliation agreements and partnerships with a number of hospitals in other states. In Mexico alone, we have agreements with over 100 hospitals as well as hospitals in Central and South America.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine is listed in the World Health Organization and is fully recognized and approved by the government of Mexico to confer the degree of Physician Surgeon.
Licensing authorities around the world recognize the excellence of the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara’s School of Medicine. Since we have many graduates practicing around the world, the UAG has offices to support our graduates and to recruit new students in countries such as:
| Bolivia | Ecuador |
| Panama | Puerto Rico |
| Peru | United States |
| Colombia |
UAG graduates are practicing in over 15 countries. In addition to these 15 countries, registration through medical licensing authorities in additional countries is increasing and ongoing.
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