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THE MISSION OF THE CAAM-HP IS UNDERGIRDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF
PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND COLLABORATION.

CAAM-HP AND ITS MISSION

The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)
is the legally constituted body established in 2003 under the
aegis of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), empowered to determine and prescribe standards and to accredit programmes of
medical, dental, veterinary and other health professions education on behalf of the contracting parties in CARICOM.
CAAM-HP will serve as the means of providing the assurance of quality
that generates confidence in the principal stakeholders, students and the public.

WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?

Accreditation is an objective, peer review process designed to attest to the educational quality of new, developing and established educational programmes.

WHY ACCREDITATION?

The accreditation process ensures that medical, dental, veterinary and other health professions schools meet standards of structure, function, and performance and assures society and the health professions that graduates of accredited schools meet the education requirements for further training and the health care needs of the people in the Caribbean. The accreditation process adopted by the CAAM-HP has two general aims:

  • To certify that a medical education programme meets prescribed standards, and
  • To promote institutional self-evaluation and improvement.
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News & Publications

Important Update: Change in Process for Requesting USMLE ®  Transcripts

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Advisory Commission on Alternate Licensing Models Hosts Symposium to Discuss Pathways to Licensure for Fully-Trained International Physicians

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Detailed Information on the 2025 Pathways for ECFMG Certification and On-line Application Now Available

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

IMGs Show Strong Performance in 2024 Match

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Pathways Update: Application for 2024 Pathways Reopened with New Deadline

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Reminder: Intealth Pause in Services

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Notice of Deadline Change: Applications to 2024 Pathways Must Be Submitted by December 31, 2023

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Introducing MyIntealth  – A Revolution in User Experience

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Recognized Accreditation Policy

In 2010, ECFMG instituted medical school accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency as a future requirement for ECFMG Certification. The goal of this initiative, now known as the Recognized Accreditation Policy, is to stimulate accreditation efforts worldwide and promote global standards for the evaluation of undergraduate medical education.
The progress to date has been dramatic. Many accrediting agencies have sought recognition, enhancing the quality of medical education around the world.

Change to Step 1 Passing Standard begins January 26, 2022

Change to Step 1 Passing Standard begins January 26, 2022 USMLE Change to Step 1 Passing Standard begins January 26, 2022At its December 2021 meeting, the USMLE Management Committee conducted a review of the USMLE Step 1 passing standard and decided…

Announcements

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❗CAAM-HP Advisory – False claim re face-to-face teaching and accreditation status

❗CAAM-HP Advisory – False claim re face-to-face teaching and accreditation status CAAM-HP has become aware that some medical schools in the Caribbean which it has accredited are misleading students and other stakeholders with false information about the conditions attached to…

USMLE PROGRAM ANNOUNCES UPCOMING POLICY CHANGES

USMLE PROGRAM ANNOUNCES UPCOMING POLICY CHANGES PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 12, 2020) – Today, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®), co-sponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), announced upcoming policy changes to…

ECFMG Statement on USMLE® Policy Changes

ECFMG Statement on USMLE® Policy Changes The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) program has announced three future changes to its examination program. One of these changes, a change in score reporting for Step 1 from a numeric score to…

2023 Medical School Accreditation Requirement: New Resources

2023 Medical School Accreditation Requirement: New Resources Earlier this year, ECFMG launched a new website section dedicated to the upcoming 2023 Medical School Accreditation Requirement for ECFMG Certification. This section includes eligibility guidelines that provide more detail on how the…

Announcement

Announcement The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) is pleased to announce that it is in the process of concluding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of…

Documents: Nutrition and Dietetics Education Database

Documents: Nutrition and Dietetics Education Database Documents have been added for Nutrition and Dietetics. Please see updates at the following link:Nutrition and Dietetics Education Database

Capacity Building Workshop, July 2018

Capacity Building Workshop, July 2018 CAAM-HP Capacity Building Workshop 2018 July 25-28, 2018 Hyatt Regency, Trinidad & Tobago About the Workshop The CAAM-HP received several requests for another capacity building workshop following that held in March 2017.  So successful and…

Revised Fees for consultancy and accreditation services

Revised Fees for consultancy and accreditation services Revised July 2018   Fees charged by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)  As set out in the document, Procedures of the CAAM-HP, one of the important functions…

Successful NCFMEA Comparability Determination – Barbados and St Vincent & the Grenadines

The NCFMEA reviewed the information submitted regarding CAAM-HP’s medical education accreditation activities on behalf

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New policy for review of clinicial sites

The CAAM-HP, at its meeting held July 23-25, 2015, discussed the requirement of the US Department’s National Commission

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