Building Pathways for Global Healthcare Leaders
International University of Barbados – School of Medicine (IUBMED) actively collaborates with accredited teaching hospitals, international medical licensing boards, and global higher education councils. Our strategic partnerships ensure Doctor of Medicine (MD) students receive top-tier clinical clerkships, global licensing eligibility, and seamless career placement worldwide.
Partnership & Admission Inquiries
For hospital rotation agreements, institutional partnerships, or student application guidance:
International Accreditations & Institutional Recognition
ECFMG (USA)
Eligible for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3, and NRMP residency matching in the United States.
World Directory (WDMS)
Listed in WDMS (WFME & FAIMER), validating IUBMED's medical degree internationally.
GMC (United Kingdom)
Graduates are eligible to sit for the UK PLAB exam and register with the General Medical Council.
MCC (Canada) & CaRMS
Recognized by Medical Council of Canada for MCCQE exams and CaRMS residency placement.
NMC (India)
Recognized by National Medical Commission for FMGE / NEXT screening examinations.
ACU Member
Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities global academic network.
Clinical Hospital Rotations
Students complete 72+ weeks of core and elective clinical clerkships across affiliated hospitals in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the Caribbean under direct attending physician supervision.