On August 25th, AUA partnered with the Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown Pediatric to host the 3rd Annual Pediatric Health Village. The health fair provided vision, dental, and general medical screenings for children between the ages of 5 and 18. A nutritionist was also available to discuss the importance of healthy eating habits. Two groups...Read More

On August 23rd, AUA hosted a Residency Workshop at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Bell, the Executive Dean of Clinical Sciences, chaired the event. Dr. Bell led a discussion on navigating ERAS, selecting the right residency program, obtaining Letters of Recommendation, and writing a great personal statement. Dr. Bell also covered how...Read More

On August 23rd, AUA hosted a Residency Workshop at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Bell, the Executive Dean of Clinical Sciences, chaired the event. Dr. Bell led a discussion on navigating ERAS, selecting the right residency program, obtaining Letters of Recommendation, and writing a great personal statement. Dr. Bell also covered how...Read More

Before interviewing for residency, AUA student Jay Vithalani went to Uganda to volunteer for one month. While there, he partnered with a PhD professor from Spain and designed a small study to shed light on the status of HIV in Uganda. Their research paper “HIV Epidemiology in Uganda: survey based on age, gender, number of...Read More

As anyone who’s ever suffered from depression, anxiety, or any other form of mental illness can tell you, mood and other psychological disorders tend to travel in packs. Yet they continue to be treated as if they’re total loners. That may be about to change. Duke University researchers scanned the brains of about 1200 students...Read More

The Antigua Met Office has just issued a flash flood advisory. This may especially affect persons living in low lying areas. Please be advised that due to this ongoing weather condition and the possible challenges persons may face in trying to get home, all staff are being allowed to leave at this time. Please be...Read More

At a certain point in medical school you probably looked around and realized that being smart isn’t all that special.  Most students are pretty smart.  But what’s harder to find – and what leads to the highest levels of achievement – is a strong work ethic and character. Which brings me to Michael Talarico, an...Read More

92-year-old doctor shares her secrets to a long and happy life!Read More

92-year-old doctor shares her secrets to a long and happy life!Read More