TEXILA

AMERICAN
UNIVERSITY TEXILA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
TEXILA
GUYANA

ABOUT US
Texila American University is a student-centered international
institution located in Providence Guyana, with internationally
renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful
change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for
their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and
domestic challenges and opportunities. Since our inception in
2010, we have been able to deliver a top-quality education to
students from across the world.

ACCREDITATIONS
Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in
Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)

The Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine

(ACCM).

British Accreditation Council (BAC)

TAU MD Program meets the requirements stipulated by STUDENTS

MORE THAN

the National Medical Commission – NMC India on Foreign 2500 STUDENTS ENROLLED
Medical Graduates. FACULTIES
27 BASIC SCIENCE
COURSES OFFERED
51 CLINICAL SCIENCE
Pre-Med Program 3 Public Health Programs
35 OTHER PROGRAMS
5.5 Year MD Program 16 Management Programs MORE THAN
GRADUATES
4.5 Year MD Program 11 Information Technology Programs 1000
FACULTY MEMBERS HOSTEL FACILITIES
FULLY
FURNISHED
ROOMS AVAILABILITY PEACEFUL Wifi
ATMOSPHERE AND SECURITY

SOCIAL MEDIA
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Dr. Hugh Duckworth Dr. Dheeraj Bansal Dr. Jagan Nadipelly Dr. Davendranand Sharma Dr. Sooraj Surendranath
Provost, TAU Dean Assistant Dean Professor of Behavioral Assistant Dean
Academic Affairs Science and consultant Academic Affairs
psychiatrist

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES 94% 90% 80%

USMLE USMLE US Residency
Step 1 Pass Rate Step 2 Pass Rate Placement Rate
*(2022-2023 Data) *(2022-2023 Data) *(2022-2023 Data)
Lecturio Springer: Ebooks
Comprehensive Video Library
USMLE Review Questions
TAU has the unique privilege of associating
Smart Recall Quizzes with GPHC, a 600-bed teaching hospital for
Learning Paths
Cyber Patient: Virtual
clinical training in Guyana.
Illustrations
Hospital & Patient Simulator
US BASED CLINICAL CAMPUS
NBME Our clinical campus is located at Tucson Medi-
Kaplan: USMLE Review Program Subject Shelf Exams cal Center in Arizona, an ACGME-accredited
Comprehensive Basic Science medical school where students can complete
their clinical rotations.
LIRN: Ebooks and Journals Comprehensive Clinical Science

Texila American University

Lot 2442, Plantation Providence,East Bank Demerara (EBD), Guyana, South America.
Murali Krishna: +91 9848 276 476, Mail: [email protected].
tau.edu.gy
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Curriculum: TAU follows the Advanced US-Based Curriculum offering a comprehensive and
cutting-edge approach to medical education, incorporating the latest advancements and research in
the field. Its emphasis on critical thinking, practical skills, and evidence-based medicine prepares
students to excel in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape worldwide.

Flexibility and Options: Texila American University recognizes the diverse aspirations of medical students
and offers adaptable program structures.

Whether you pursue the traditional MBBS path in Guyana, geared towards medical practice in
India (total duration of the program is 5.5 years in Guyana)

or opt for the Accelerated MD Program designed for aspiring practitioners in the United States
(total duration of 5.5 years – 3 years in Guyana and 2.5 years in the USA).

TAU presents a spectrum of choices to match your career objectives. This versatility ensures that students
can customize their medical education to align with their professional goals, making TAU a dynamic and
student-centered institution for those embarking on their medical journey.

Accreditation and Recognition: TAU has earned Impressive Track Record: TAU boasts a high pass
recognition from various institutions, including rate in the USMLE examinations and the FMGE
the NAC (National Accreditation Council of Exam in India. We have a proven track record of
Guyana), MCG (Medical Council of Guyana) along training and graduating thousands of students
accreditations from CAAM-HP, ACCM and BAC. who have become doctors and obtained residen-
https://gy.tauedu.org/accreditation-and- cies in various specialties in the United States,
recognition/ Canada, Africa, and Asia.

Pathway to Success: The MD program at TAU NBME Exam Pattern: Texila American University
consists of an initial year of advanced science cours- places a strong emphasis on academic excellence
es (Pre-Med) followed by 2.5 years of Basic Medical and offers NBME (National Board of Medical Exam-
science courses and then two years of Clinical iners) Exam as the final exam for students and
rotations which can be completed in Guyana or in incorporates the same high-standard NBME exam
the USA. Our unique pedagogy enables students pattern for both the Basic Sciences/Pre-Clinical
to clear USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 in initial attempts Sciences. This approach has yielded impressive
and helps them apply for Residency programs in results, with a remarkable 94% success rate in
the USA by the time of graduation. USMLE first attempt (2022-2023) Data).

Holistic learning Environment: At TAU, the National Medical Commission of India: One note-
students thrive in an environment offering an
worthy aspect of our MD program is that it meets
innovative curriculum providing early access to
the requirements set by the National Medical Com-
patients, supported by a dedicated, highly qualified
mission (NMC) in India for Foreign Medical Gradu-
faculty, and a strong academic system. Our low
ates. This means that once a student successfully
student-to-faculty ratio (8:1) ensures personalized
completes our comprehensive 5-year MD program
attention and guidance, offering students a com-
and completes their required internship, they have
fortable transition to the tropical climate and
the opportunity to return to India and practice
living conditions in Guyana.
medicine or take the NEXT Examination. Passing
this examination opens doors to Postgraduate (PG)
Clinical Rotations: Our MD program opens doors admission in India, where they can specialize in
to a rewarding global career in medicine. We offer their chosen field of medicine. After completing
clinical rotations in the USA, with placements in their PG, they become eligible to practice medicine
reputable ACGME-accredited institutions like the in India as well.
Tucson Medical Centre in Arizona and George
Town Medical Centre in Guyana which is accredited https://tau.edu.gy/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/
by the Ministry of Health in Guyana. NMC-guidelines.pdf

Supportive Environment: At TAU, you'll thrive in an environment offering an innovative curriculum

providing early access to patients, supported by a dedicated, highly qualified faculty, and a strong
academic system. Our low student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalized attention and guidance, offering
Indian students a comfortable transition to the tropical climate and living conditions in Guyana
compared to the Indian environment.