PNS/ DEHRADUN
The School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST) at UPES announced a strategic first-of-its-kind partnership with the Medical University of the Americas (MUA). The university officials said that this collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing medical education opportunities for aspiring doctors in India.
Under this partnership with MUA, UPES will offer an accelerated pathway into medical education with admissions to the prestigious 5-Year BSc/MD undergraduate programme (1+2+2 years) with applications commencing in February for August intake. The programme consists of one year at UPES followed by two years of pre-clinical education at MUA’s campus on St Kitts, Nevis Island and two years of clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals in the US.
In the first year, students will be enrolled at the School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST) at UPES in the Pre-Medical Certificate Programme. Upon successful completion of the first year, they will earn around 47 credits which can be transferred for progression to the MUA. Contingent on clearing all assessments and meeting MUA’s eligibility criteria, students will receive a USD 50,000 scholarship, distributed over 13 semesters at MUA.
The dean, School of Health Sciences and Technology (SOHST), UPES Padma Venkat spoke on the global need for doctors and medical professionals. The chief partnerships officer, MUA, Diana Mockute said that they were happy to partner with UPES to extend MUA’s internationally acclaimed Pre-Medical programme to Indian students.
