TAU is now listed in GUIDE Association to support Distance Education

Texila American University has now earned the membership of the GUIDE Association which is the Global Universities in Distance Education. It was established with the aim to develop and support international cooperation in open and distance learning worldwide.

TAU and GUIDE membership

GUIDE Association was founded in 2005 by Marconi University with the aim to develop and support international cooperation for open and distance education learning prospects. Currently, the Association has reached the global dimension with more than 140 member Universities from around the globe. 

GUIDE Association is run by the General Secretary, a Board of Directors and a Scientific Committee selected by the majority of Members on the basis of geographical distribution of partner universities and in charge of coordinating research activities.

GUIDE members will be benefitted in different ways.

1. New issue of GUIDE official journals  will be made available in both paper and digital form,
2. bimonthly newsletters will be issued,
3. Strategic support will be provided  for projects implementation,
4. networking activities and dissemination of research results through international events and publications,

Some guide members include:

1.          Bangladesh Open University
2.          C Darwin University
3.          University of Prince Edward Island
4.          Saint Monica University
5.          Thompson Rivers University
6.          VIA University College, Gory University

Miss Guyana Universe – Ms. Nikita Barker visits Texila American University

Ms. Nikita Barker paid a visit to TAU’s campus on Tuesday November 11, 2014 at the request of the reigning Mr. Texila American University at 12:00 PM.

Ms. Nikita Barker was greeted at the front gate by the reigning Mr. and Miss TAU, accompanied by African drumming. She took pictures there and greeted everyone downstairs.

She was escorted by Mr. and Miss TAU to our boardroom, which was set up for her to meet and greet the 2014 contestants for the Mr. and Miss TAU 2014 title. Ms. Barker took pictures in the boardroom with students and contestants alike. She was open to questions, and she took the opportunity to share pageantry advice with all of the contestants.

Lunch and refreshments was provided to her by the Student Committee. Since Miss Guyana Universe had other appearances elsewhere, she left at 1:00PM. Right before she left, Mr. Bala greeted her in the corridor and exchanged well-wishes.

Her visit was successful and the contestants gained a wealth of knowledge.

TAU Annual Cultural Award Evening

Texila American University Annual Cultural Award Evening on 22nd December 2013 at National Cultural Centre, Guyana

TAU Launched Two New Journals – South American Journal of Medicine & Clinical Research

Texila American University has published its second issue of the second volume of the South American journal of Medicine & Clinical Research on 29^th October, 2014.  The first issue was released on February 2014. The journals are rich in more informative and interactive content which is the result of the research done by the TAU students and other academic researchers.

The South American Journal of Medicine comprises of the most of the researches done by the TAU students and other researchers. This issue of the journal has more diverse topics that would bring a branded awareness about the Measles, which is a diminishing threat to the child development in northern part of Ghana. Measles is a highly infectious disease affecting nearly every person in a given population by adolescence in the absence of the immunization program. It is basically transferred from person to person. It can lead to widespread infection.

The journal also covers other article reviews related to Clinical Understanding of a Life Threatening of Asthma to Help the Pediatric Patients Outcomes, rare Occurrence of the Enterocutaneous Fistulae, Pharmacovigilance, Cardiac Monitoring and a lot more.

The South American Journal of Clinical Research has even more diverse topics and article reviews by the TAU students. This issue of the Journal has a number of topics that would enhance the knowledge and awareness of the Brain Tumors-the role of antibodies therapy and the challenges of the blood brain barriers. It reviews the article monoclonal antibodies therapy in neuro oncology. The Brain tumors In applying therapy to brain tumors, both expectations and interpretation are seems difficult due to blood-brain barrier (BBB).It prevents the antibodies from entry into the brain but in case of brain tumors their entry is more complex. Brain tumors (the target), antibodies (the magic), how antibodies attack tumor (the bullet) and how they reach it (through blood brain barrier) are reviewed.

The other topics that are included in this issue of the Journal include Clinical and Non-clinical Safety Updated Data Management for the Medicinal and Biological Products, Discrepancies and Inadequate reporting in Randomized Clinical Trials of the Traditional Chinese Medicine, Integrated Approach to Healthcare management stakeholders and a lot more.

The next issue of the South American Journals of Medicine and Clinical Research is expected to launch in the month of February 2015. At the end of 2014, Texila has planned t launch around 5 to 6 new journals.

About E-International Journal of Academic and Scientific Research (EIJASR)

EIJASR is an online journal consortium of Texila American University (TAU). It assists scholars and individuals to publish their findings and research. To know more about this informative South American academic journal, visit, http://www.eijasr.com

Texila Education Management Services initiated the Residency programs in USA

TEMS (Texila Education Management Services), of Texila American University has initiated the Residency Programs in USA, that renders support services for educating and guiding international medical students and graduates to prepare towards transitioning into residency programs in the United States.

Medical graduates who are currently looking at preparing for USMLE Step 2 CS can take advantage of our unique Step 2 CS prep package, which is offered with the Hands-on clinical experience. Medical graduates and students who are interested in preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK or Step 3 can also choose the appropriate packages from the following list, which are tailored for them.

Package A: USMLE Prep with Clinical Externship

Package B: USMLE Step 2 CS Prep with Extended Clinical Externship

Package C: USMLE Step 2 CK Prep with Extended Clinical Externship

Package D: USMLE Step 3Prep with Clinical Externship

Package E: Clinical Externship

Additional Combo Pack (English Combo)

1. English training for TOEFL
2. This is an additional package which can be included with all the packages

Interested students can apply online for the packages offered.

For more details on the packages and the programs offered, visit the website, http://www.residencyinusa.com/

TAU in GuyExpo - Transformation: Partnering for a better Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The Guyana Trade and Exposition Fair (GuyExpo) was held from October 2^nd -5^th at the Sophia Exhibition site in Georgetown under the theme-‘Transformation: Partnering for a better Guyana’. 

The annual event is meant to showcase locally produced goods and services but also attracts a broad range of product/service suppliers from the Caribbean and further afield. Approximately 400 exhibitors were registered to participate in the event, representing a total of ten countries including: Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, India, United States of America, Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, French Guiana and Suriname.   

This year marked the third time that Texila American University participated in the trade exposition. According to TAU student counsellor, Lalta Ramdeen, “the response was very productive.” Dozens of youth people stopped by the TAU booth to enquire about the program and many showed strong interest in the model of the new campus.

During the four day event, TAU representatives at the trade fair conducted BMI, blood pressure and blood sugar testing for more than fifty individuals each night.

Ramdeen also noted that they received excellent feedback from more than 50 visitors to the booth who indicated keen interest in the March 2015 intake for the pre-medicalprogram.

The goal of TAU’s participation in GuyExpo 2014 was to create greater recognition and awareness in its medical programs.  The general interest shown by visitors to the booth indicated that the school was well on its way to realizing this goal.

Those manning the booth included Ms. Nirupa Lildhar, Ms. Ashley Williams, Mr. Tygue Legall, Mr. Nanda Kishore, Mr. Karthikeyan Thangaraj, Ms. Maria Castilla, Mr. Francis Castilla, Mr. Sreejesh P. G., and Mr. Bala Kumar.  A number of medical students also assisted in the booth. 

GuyExpo began in 1995 but became an annual activity in 2004. According to the GuyExpo Secretariat an estimated 110,000 visitors were expected to attend the event.

TAU Launched Texila E-learning - A destination for Short-term Courses

Texila American University launched the Texila E-learning on 3rd October 2014.

Texila E-Learning is a part of Texila American University and is one of the largest distance learning platforms for the short-term courses. Short-term courses refer to those programs that last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Some can take up to a year, but this can vary depending on how concentrated the program is and what topic is being studied.  E-Learning Program includes the Certificate Courses and Executive Certificate Courses with different specializations.

Certificate programs are shorter than graduate programs e designed to give the students the mastery over a narrow subject area or topics. In order to pursue the Certificate Short term Courses, the students should have completed the 12 years of school education. It is usually offered in undergraduate or graduate levels of education. Some of the Certificate Programs offered include Product & Brand Management, Retail Certificate Management Courses, Project Management and a lot more.

Executive Certificate programs are those programs tailored to meet the needs of leaders who seek to drive innovation, lead change, and solve complex business challenges. In order to pursue the Executive Certificate Courses, the students should have Certification from Texila American University or Institutes offering varied specializations like CMI, CIM with 3 years working experience or 2 years Diploma preferably with work experience. Some of the Executive Certificate Programs offered include Energy Audit & Management, Telecom Management, Fire Protection & Safety and a lot more.

Texila E-learning is developed to assist the students to get advanced in education for the better job opportunities.

For more details, visit the website, http://www.texilaelearning.com/