A message from our Chairman

At present, the U.S. is experiencing a critical shortage of primary care physicians. The training of medical doctors worldwide, particularly in the U.S., is focused upon training of specialists, which has resulted in an inefficient allocation of resources devoted to health care and increased costs. The educational emphasis must be placed on training primary care physicians in order to meet current health care needs. Our program will respond to this need.

Raul R. Cuadrado, MPH, Dr. PH, PhD (Hon)

H.E. Mr. Gordon Wetherell, Governor, TCIDr. Raul R. Cuadrado, GU-MED Chairman, Founder, RectorMemorandum of Understanding, November 29TH. 2010

Philosophy

Physicians will: possess the requisite clinical

skills to practice medicine; understand that medicine

must be practiced from a community-based model;

treat patients individually and as part of a global health care system;

deliver affordable, high-quality health care.

Mission Statement

To train qualified individuals to become primary care

physicians who have a global health perspective.

Academic Programs

The primary educational purpose of the School is to address the present and future need for highly qualified global public health providers in the fields of medicine and public health.

The GU-MED program is based on an Allopathic medical philosophy and will be established as a four (4) year medical school.

ALLOPATHIC MEDICAL DEGREE (MD) Traditional four-year curriculum

• Basic Sciences

• Clinical Rotations

Advanced Standing Admission offered to qualified: • Physician Assistants (PAs)

• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

• International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

PUBLIC HEALTH Master of Public Health (MPH)

Doctoral Degrees in Public Health (Dr.PH)

GU-MED ASSESTS

GU-MED HOLDINGS, LLC, a registered Florida Limited Liability Corporation.

100% ownership of GU-MED, a TCI for profit Corporation

HOLDINGS Managers, Members and Advisors Investment of over $2M

to-date $6.6 planned 1st funding

5 year renewable License (TCI)

Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) Initial Provisional

Accreditation, August 8, 2012 Charter Class 2014, after

CAAM-HP review

Agreements with world recognized Medical Institutions University of West Indies,

Mona, Jamaica Yale School of Public Health,

CT, USA

WHY TCI?

Provo is the commercial center of the Turks and Caicos Islands;

largest residential population; a well developed

infrastructure, including a recently expanded international airport;

hotel and condominium developments are among the most desirable in the Caribbean;

ranked among the world’s most celebrated destinations, Grace Bay’s 13 miles of pristine beach waters drives a thriving tourism industry;

less than two hours from mainland USA.

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LOCATION Main Campus, Provo, TCI

3 year lease / option to purchase

1 1/2 acre Campus Over 10,000 ft2 Facility

RECOGNITION Agreements with world

recognized Medical Institutions

University of West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

Yale School of Public Health, New

Center of Excellence & Research

WHY GU-MED?

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CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE

Innovative

Passionate Leadership

Center of Excellence & Research

Professors / visiting professors

Academic recognition

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Upon accreditation by the General Medical Council (UK) GU-MED students may be qualified to take the UK examinations and be licensed in the UK.

EU Countries (such as Germany, France) may permit Licensed Medical School graduates from schools Accredited by the GMC to practice in any EU country, (subject to passing exams).

WHY GU-MED?

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LABS Clinical & Communication

Skills State of the art Student-centered Interactive learning

Integrated Basic Medical Sciences

Accessible and user-friendly Technology driven Integration across sciences Enhances learning

efficiency and effectiveness

WHY GU-MED?

VIRTUAL REALITY ANATOMY

Is it comparable with traditional methods in the teaching of human anatomy?

Educational Philosophy and Resources

Summary

Educational resources to be implemented to match curriculum goals;

Best evidence medical education (BEME) strategies; High accessibility and student-centredness; Research and collaborative involvement with local health

system.

“It takes a lot of confidence to hire people who know more than you.”

Anonymous

GU-MED Board of Directors

Raul R. Cuadrado, MPH, Dr.PH, PhD(Hon), Honorary ChairmanRichard L. White, PhD, ChairmanMark Kutner, M.D., Vice ChairmanEsther Tellechea, Secretary

Melvin Henninger, BBA, MBA, CPA

Albert L. Weintraub, Esq., Tomlin Paul, MB BS, MPH, DFPHMCarlton Mills, Ed.DSimon Slattery, MB, BSPepi Granat, M.D.Joanne F. White, PhDCesar Ceballos, M.D.John TressRon VigdorRichard Rohrs, PA-C, DFAAPAJames F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C

Rolando Cuadrado 

AdministrationChairman

Richard L. White, PhD, Chairman Vice ChairmanDr. Mark Kutner Special Advisor FinanceMelvin G. Henninger, BBA, MBA, CPA

Chief Administrative Officer/Provost/Dean Tomlin Paul, MB BS, MPH, DFPHM Vice President Administration & FinanceEsther B. Tellechea Vice President Legal & International AffairsAlbert Weintraub, Esq.

Vice President Community Affairs, TCICarlton Mills, Dr.ED

  

 Director, Center of Excellence & ResearchSimon Slattery, MB, BS

Asso. Vice President Legal Affairs (TCI)Paul Dempsey, Esq. CPA/AUDIT SERVICES Lorne Rowe, Management Support Services Neil French, KPMG Ltd. Perez-Abreu, Aguerrebere, Sueiro & Torres P.L. Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.

Consultant – HospitalsMichele McKenney, MPH, JD

SECURITY, TCIDove Security  

Licensing Bodies (US)

National Committee for Foreign Medical Education Accreditation (NCFMEA)

The purpose: to review the standards used by foreign countries to accredit medical schools and determine whether those standards are comparable to standards used to accredit schools in the United States.

NCFMEA does not review or accredit individual foreign medical schools. The request by a foreign country for review by the NCFMEA is voluntary.

National Committee for Foreign Medical Education Accreditation & the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE)

Has statutory responsibilities in matters relating to nonpublic, postsecondary, educational institutions.

Core (required) clerkships are not permitted in Florida Hospitals or clinics unless the foreign medical school is licensed for that purpose by the Commission.

CIE defers to the National Committee for Foreign Medical Education Accreditation for the determination of comparable standards.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Through its program of certification, assesses whether international medical graduates are ready to enter residency or fellowship programs in the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

To be certified by ECFMG, other requirements, pass a medical science examination.

Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) are the exams currently administered that meet the medical science examination requirement for ECFMG Certification.

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)

Mission is the identification, development, and promotion of standards for quality continuing medical education (CME) utilized by physicians in their maintenance of competence and incorporation of new knowledge to improve quality medical care for patients and their communities.