Community Action Day: Deepening Community Bonds and Fostering Future Health Care Leaders
<p>American University of the Caribbean (AUC)’s long-standing Community Action Day is so much more than just a fun event; it is a testament to our deep commitment to engaging holistically with the development of our medical students.
AUC School of Medicine is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Clinical Faculty Teaching Awards. The 15 awardees were chosen from among hundreds of qualified and talented faculty at our affiliated hospital sites in the United States and United Kingdom.
This recognition acknowledges Dr.
Since Community Action Day was established at AUC in 2008, it has served as a way for the university to collaborate with local organizations on projects benefiting the people and communities of Sint Maarten.
More than 100 students celebrated the official start to their medical careers at AUC’s Virtual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, June 5, broadcast on Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom.
We have all seen the news and social media posts concerning protests around the United States in response to the senseless deaths of American citizens during encounters with law enforcement, most recently Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Melody Santos has never been a “jumper,” as she puts it—the type of person who can’t contain their excitement after hearing good news. The exception, of course, was when she found out she matched into her first-choice residency program.