ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, October 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —St. George’s University (SGU) School of Veterinary Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, announced that it has been granted full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education (COE), the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education in the United States.
Dr. Charles Modica, St. George’s University Chancellor, in conjunction with Dr. Raymond F. Sis, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, and members of the SVM administration and faculty, announced news of the accreditation to the 500 veterinary students, 85 percent from the United States, who are currently enrolled at SGU.
“Students who join our veterinary program with its international educational experiences will now benefit from belonging to anAVMA-accredited institution,” Dr. Modica stated. “We are proud of Dr. Sis, and his dedicated faculty and staff on this historic achievement.”
Graduating with full accreditation status, SGU Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students may now qualify for licensure anywhere in the United States or Canada without first having to complete a foreign graduate examination. SGU is one of only 12 veterinary schools outside the US and Canada to be granted the AVMA accreditation.
No comments:
Post a Comment