We’re pleased to share exciting progress from the newly energized American University of Antigua Alumni Organization (AUAAO), led by Vice President Dr. John Riggs and Director Par PremKumar.
This year, we’ve:- Formed new committees, including Class Communications & Achievement Awards.
- Launched Alumni Match, pairing nearly two-thirds of recent graduates with alumni mentors.
- Updated the alumni database, class directory access coming soon.
- Been arranging complimentary access to select publications for alumni.
- Alumni receptions in key cities such as New York, Florida, and other major hubs.
- Alumni-sponsored White Coat Ceremony this October.
- Alumni participation in interviewing new AUA applicants.
- On-campus Alumni Day this Fall to engage with current students.
We invite all alumni to get involved, whether as guest speakers, mentors, special interest group leaders, or ambassadors supporting prospective students. Your continued involvement is vital to strengthening our AUA community.Please feel free to reach out at alumni@auamed.org
AUA in the News
AUA Moves to a Trimester Schedule – New May 2026 Start Added!
AUA has expanded access to its MD program with a new trimester schedule launching this September. Students can now begin their journey toward becoming physicians in September, January, or May, offering greater flexibility to match their personal and academic timelines.
As Dr. Peter Bell, President of AUA, says: “This trimester reflects our commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting their academic goals with greater flexibility.”
This schedule allows students to start sooner and progress through the MD program more efficiently. With reduced time on the island, they can lower living expenses and, depending on their entry point, may become eligible for residency up to a year earlier. It also enables broader access to financial aid and AUA’s fully integrated Global Health Track, offering stronger support throughout their medical journey.
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Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony – A Milestone Celebration
On May 23, 2025, AUA celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The ceremony featured a keynote by His Excellency Sir Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, whose message on leadership, service, and global health inspired students as they prepared to embrace their vital role in healing and humanity. Alumni commencement speaker Dr. Yamuna Carey (Class of 2014) and Class Valedictorian Mitchell Webb both delivered heartfelt addresses honoring the graduates’ perseverance and global perspective.
Alumni Journeys
Meet our inspiring graduates across the globe.
Dr. Anureet Gill, a proud AUA Class of 2019 graduate, is now serving as a Child and Adolescent Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist at Hackensack University Medical Center. She completed her psychiatry residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York, followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she also served as Educational Chair for the CAP Fellowship.
In her current role, Dr. Gill is actively involved in both educational and clinical responsibilities. She evaluates and manages children and adolescents in inpatient and emergency pediatric settings, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community resources, provides acute therapeutic and pharmacological interventions, and supports caregivers. She also teaches medical students and residents while handling call duties across inpatient medical, surgical, and psychiatric units for all age groups.
Her training and experience span emergency psychiatry, juvenile justice, developmental disorders, and school-based mental health. Recognized with the AACAP Educational Outreach Award and actively involved in major psychiatric conferences, Dr. Gill continues to be a passionate advocate, clinician, and mentor in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.
AUA is proud to celebrate Dr. Gill’s inspiring journey and the meaningful impact she continues to make in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.
Dr. Marcus Hernandez, a graduate of AUA’s Class of 2017, currently serves as an Attending Physician and Facility Medical Director with TeamHealth at Memorial Regional Hospital South in Hollywood, Florida. His career reflects a commitment to patient-centered, multidisciplinary care, with experience spanning several hospitals across Kansas, Missouri, and Florida. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at HCA Midwest in Overland Park, Kansas, where he trained across multiple hospitals in inpatient and outpatient settings.
In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Hernandez has contributed to medical research at institutions like Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Massachusetts General Hospital, co-authoring peer-reviewed publications on olfactory receptors and critical care. He also served as a Director of Technical Innovation and Media Development with PlaySmart StaySmart Inc., where he integrated medical information for public education. His interests include Technology, Coin collecting and Personal Fitness and nutrition.
AUA is delighted to recognize Dr. Hernandez for his dynamic career that bridges internal medicine, research, and leadership in healthcare delivery.
The AUA Hall of Fame
Bragging on behalf of our modest alumni
(because they won’t do it themselves).
The AUA Legacy
Starts with You
We invite you, our valued AUA alumni, to actively contribute to our vibrant community. Through mentorship, event participation, and networking, you can make a lasting impact. Let’s strengthen connections and inspire the next generation of medical professionals together. Please keep us informed of your career milestones or any other updates you’d like to share with us.
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AUA Alumni Magazine 2025
