Academic City University, Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) to expand opportunities for Ghanaian students seeking careers in medicine.
American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) is an innovative medical school dedicated to providing a learner-centric education of the highest quality, granting opportunities to underrepresented minorities, fostering a diverse academic community, and ensuring that its graduates develop the skills and attitudes of lifelong learning, compassion, and professionalism.
The agreement between Academic City University, Ghana (Academic City) and AUA is aimed at strengthening academic collaboration between the two institutions while creating clear pathways for Ghanaian students to access medical education and training abroad.
Under the collaboration, graduates of Academic City who meet the required admission criteria will be granted guaranteed admission into AUA’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. Beneficiaries will also enjoy a waiver of the application fee, an expedited admissions process, and a waiver of the pre-registration seat deposit upon acceptance.
The collaboration further provides financial support to help reduce the cost of medical education. Academic City graduates accepted into AUA’s MD program under this agreement will be eligible for a $3,000 Preferred Program Grant. These grants will be disbursed in increments of $500 for each of the six Academic Periods in the Pre-Clinical Sciences Curriculum. AUA is expected to award up to 15 of such grants annually across its three academic intakes.
In addition to the grant, students may also be considered for other scholarships and awards, including those aimed at promoting diversity within the medical profession.
Commenting on the agreement, the Vice-President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City, Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong, said the partnership would deepen international academic cooperation and open up more opportunities for students to contribute meaningfully to the health sector in Ghana and beyond.
She added that the agreement also encourages academic exchange through the sharing of faculty expertise, research opportunities and learning resources.
“At Academic City University, we remain committed to providing student-centered education and strengthening pathways for students to pursue professional careers in healthcare,” she added.
Quote from our President Dr. Bell:
“ American University of Antigua is looking forward to welcome students from Academic City University in Ghana to our program. The collaboration between both institutions will provide qualified students with the opportunity to become physicians well prepared to provide care to diverse patient populations in a global setting.”