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A 12-year compulsory education system is implemented for students aged 5-17. The country has 30 public schools, 8 private schools, 5 church-affiliated schools, and 1 technical school. In September 2000, the Medical University of the Americas was founded in Nevis with private funding, with an initial enrollment of 40 students.
Universities in Nevis: The Medical University of the Americas, located on the island of Nevis, offers a four-year medical program: the first two years (five semesters) consist of basic science instruction in Nevis, while the final two years (72 weeks) involve clinical training at hospitals in the United States and Ireland. Upon graduation, students receive a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Most students come from North America, and the faculty members are from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Lebanon, China, Sweden, Germany, Russia, and India. The language of instruction is English. Graduates are eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and are qualified to apply for internships and residency positions in the United States.
The Medical University of the Americas is recognized by the local government and the New York State Education Department. It is also recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Education of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The New York State Education Department authorizes students of the Medical University of the Americas to undergo more than 12 weeks of clinical training and instruction in New York State.
