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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
American International University West Africa · Kanifing
About this programme
A six-year US-pattern medical degree structured in three phases: pre-medical, basic sciences, and clinical sciences. Students undergo clinical training at Gambian hospitals and affiliated international institutions. Graduates are eligible for USMLE examinations. Note: MD and DMD enrolments were suspended for 2026 per the AIUWA website; confirm current status before applying.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 5 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | MD |
| Institution | American International University West Africa |
| Faculty / school | College of Medicine |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Location | Kanifing Institutional Layout |
| Minimum points | 5 |
| Accreditation | NAQAA |
| Funding / sponsorship | Primarily self-funded. Students may apply to the Students' Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS — enacted 2025, MoHERST-administered) subject to eligibility criteria. |
Careers this programme leads to
Medical Doctor (General Practitioner) Hospital Resident Physician Community Health Medical Officer Primary Care Physician Junior Hospital Doctor Rural Health Centre Doctor NGO Medical Officer Public Health Doctor Clinical Research Associate Medical Educator
Source
Published by https://www.aiu.edu.gm/college-of-medicine/index.html.
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