TAU Participates in Medical Technology Trends Seminar

On Thursday, August 28, 2015, students and staff of Texila American University (TAU) participated in a Medical Technology Trends seminar hosted by Starr Computer Inc.

Speakers of the session were Starr Computer’s President, Mr. Michael Mohan who spoke about today’s medical technology trends and their Manager, Mr. Derick Rahat who gave a brief overview of renewable energy and its role in supporting medical technology.

The President explained that persons suffering from certain diseases could benefit from medical technology, for example, photodynamic therapy could aid cancer patients, while artificial pancreases for person with diabetes, bionic eyes for the visually impaired and replacement body parts for the injured were also concrete possibilities.

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He also mentioned that there were many applications that could be used as some software allow persons to find the nearest doctor/hospital, pay hospital bills online, speak to trained doctors online, request appointments, purchase medication from pharmacies, and access insurance companies.

He noted that another interesting addition to the medical field is the “virscan blood test”, which means you can now have your viral infection history diagnosed from a single drop of blood. In certain countries, it is possible for persons to print body parts in 3D.

Other topics discussed included stem cells and stem cell research, Alzheimer’s treatment, defective organ treatment, cancer treatment, spinal cord injury treatment and juvenile diabetes treatment.

After the seminar, TAU representatives were taken on a tour of the Starr facility, and were given the opportunity to see the equipment which Starr Computer has to offer to the public.

TAU and Starr Computer plan to continue these types of collaboration efforts to increase awareness about both organizations, educate staff on topics that are relevant to them, form a better bond with each other and increase business and lead generation

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Metro Issues First A+ Reward Card to Texila American University!

Metro Office and Computer Supplies issued their first A+ Reward Card to Texila American University!  Mr. Deril Fernandez, Administration Manager accepted the card on behalf of the University.

The University will enjoy incredible discounts and other benefits on stationery items under the A+ Reward Programme.  TAU is thrilled and grateful for being the first organization to receive the card and plans to take full advantage of the programme.

TAU offers different program verticals in the field of Medicine, Nursing and other Allied Sciences. Texila American University (TAU) is one of the reputed Medical Schools in the Caribbean, with its campus located in Guyana. Since its inception, TAU has been rendering the best-class education with a high deal of professionalism and exactness. It is a WHO Listed, NACG Accredited & MCI Approved University with partnerships world-wide.

Since its inception in 2010, TAU has been in the forefront offering different programs in its campus and also online. The programs offered in the Campus in Guyana include the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Advanced Standing in Nursing (ASN).

With the most advanced Internet Technologies, the blended learning programs are run more effectively including the Examinations. At Texila American University, students intend to create an entirely new model of medical education, one that will enhance the university's ability to act as a transformational agent in health care.

Being one among the best Medical Schools in the Caribbean, the unique approach embraces cross-disciplinary teaching modalities, breakthrough technologies, and innovative ways to advance training in both basic science and clinical skills throughout the medical school curriculum.

The British High Commissioner to Guyana Visits Texila American University!

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, the British High Commissioner to Guyana and Non-Resident Ambassador to Suriname, H.E. James Greg Quinn along with the Political, Press and Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Dillon Seetram paid a campus visit to Texila American University, one among the rapidly growing Medical Schools in the Caribbean.

The British High Commissioner to Guyana Visits Texila American University!

The High Commissioner met with members of the Executive Management Committee of the University comprising the Vice Chancellor - Dr. Dilip Patnaik; Vice President - Mr. Ashok Kumar; Director of Operations - Mr. Sreebalakumar; Registrar - Mr. Julius Romarate and the Dean - Dr. Sanyal Sanjoy.

The VC along with other representatives welcomed and provided an overview of the programmes, work, operations and diversity of the University.  Mention was also made of TAU’s plans for expansion at the Providence and economic contributions to Guyana.

The Director of Operations indicated that TAU currently has two (2) UK students.  He also mentioned that students from UK usually have high expectations of the campus and the country. Further, he noted that even though clinical rotations are not currently done in UK, TAU still intends to search and partner with some good UK institutions to make this offer.  Hopefully, the High Commission can support TAU in this aspect.

The High Commissioner indicated that UK currently has a Student Exchange Programme with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) whereby one UK student works with the hospital per year. Additionally, he advised that TAU boost advertising and promotion in UK region to attract more students, especially, when some knowledge and connection already exists.

Thereafter, the VC and the High Commissioner both presented tokens to each other before touring the campus.

USA Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to Texila American University!

The Members of the Executive Management Committee of Texila American University (TAU) comprising the Vice President - Mr. Ashok Kumar, Vice Chancellor - Dr. Dilip Patnaik, Director of Operations - Mr. Sreebalakumar, Registrar - Mr. Julius Romarate and the Dean - Dr. Sanyal Sanjoy met with the Charge’d  Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America, Charge’Bryan Hunt and their Assistant Public Affairs Officer - Mr. Albert Razick on September 10, 2015 at East Coast Campus.

The Vice Chancellor provided an overview of the University and talked about its contributions to the communities and economy of Guyana, primarily through research, fostering human capital and creating a skilled workforce.  Education Tourism is a major contributor to the economy of a number of countries around the world which consist of offshore Universities that focus on foreign students.  It is estimated that TAU’s foreign student spend approximately US$5,000-US$6,000 annually on food, transportation, entertainment and recreation in the city.  They also engage in travel and tourism within Guyana and are frequently visited by friends and family from abroad; this bodes well for the tourism sector and development of Guyana.

The Vice President indicated that TAU was successful in attracting people who might not otherwise meet Guyana and currently has 438 students from 35+ different countries studying in the University.  He further noted that the current academic infrastructure is equipped with modern learning facilities and the new campus which is being built in Providence will be on par with international standards.

The Assistant Public Affairs Officer inquired about the Accreditation of the University and in response, the Vice President noted that TAU is affiliated with the following key organisations: 1) National Accreditation Council of Guyana; 2) WHO (World Health Organization); 3) IMED (International Medical Education Directory) among others.  He also indicated that TAU, one among the rapidly growing Medical Schools in the Caribbean will soon be affiliated with the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).

The Director of Operations informed that TAU currently conducts Clinical Rotations in

1) Guyana

•       Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
•       St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and
•       New Amsterdam Hospital

2)      United States of America
3)      Philippines

Additionally, he explained that through the Ministry of Health, the students are working with the Community Health Centers on some outreach programmes.

Further, mention was made about existing partnerships with Hospitals and Universities located in the United States. These include: the Concordia College, South Shore Hospital, Cook County Hospital and Weiss Memorial Hospital. The Charge’d Affaires commended the University officials on these initiatives and gave his wishes for continued success.

After the meeting, TAU representatives presented the Embassy officials with tokens and provided a tour of the facilities. The Embassy officials were impressed at the scale model of the new campus as well as the campus facilities.

Texila American University is taking a leap to Brasilia, Brazil: (August 18-21, 2015)

Now it’s time to stop over for Brasilia, Brazil, as Texila American University, one among the best Caribbean Medical Schools located in Guyana, South America,  is taking off a journey which is geared towards Academic Excellence, breaking life-long learning barriers nation to nation, across the globe!

Taking advantage of the flight from Georgetown to Brasilia via Panama and Sao Paolo is just one of the entry options. But never is far for Texila American University!! But aside from the distance, there is something else to struggle because arriving at the destination requires a Portuguese tongue. But again, never is impossible for Texila American University.

First, Texila American University Registrar, Mr. Julius Escalante Romarate carried on to pay a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Philippines Embassy to Brasilia, Brazil. Following, highlights the interaction with the Third Secretary and Vice Consul-Eric P. Villanueva and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary-His Excellency (H.E.) Mr. Jose Dela Rosa Burgos.

The discussion was aroused on the positioning of one of the Clinical Rotations to the Philippines as part of the milestone of Texila American University to be Global…AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES ON AND ON…and almost missed out; Brasilia is a Beautiful City with very warm people

TAU Signed an MOU with Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Gambia

Texila American University (TAU), one among the best Caribbean Medical Schools has signed an MOU with the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Gambia, for Clinical Rotations.  TAU Offers the Doctor of Medicine Programs in its campus in Guyana.

Texila American University has signed an MOU with Edward Francis Small Teachers Hospital in Gambia so that it would be reliable for the African students to pursue  Clinical Rotations upon completion of the Pre-clinical studies.

TAU offers a great opportunity for the students to get enrolled for its Doctor of Medicine and Nursing Programs and to join the students from over 35+ countries for its various verticals.

Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (Formerly Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH)) was built in the 1890s by the British, who also provided funds for a substantial uplift in facilities in 1953 to coincide with the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This provided many of the buildings that make up the hospital today.

The main referral hospital in the country, the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, recently named after a pioneer of the struggle for self-determination and Independence. Hospital has 540 beds, clinical facilities available for the student training throughout the country. Average number of patients treated daily 648 and No. of Out-Patient Appointments is over 155,684.

The biggest two Departments are Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology (including Maternity). The hospital also provides Mental Health Services, and has an Infectious Diseases Hospital, as well as a Polyclinic that looks after the Primary Healthcare needs of most people in Banjul.