On August 18, 2018, Lincoln American University launched its Medical Transfer Program for Sri Lankan medical aspirants in partnership with International Medical Campus (IMC), the leading medical education pathway provider and student placement facilitator in Sri Lanka. The program launch ceremony was held at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Among other distinguished guests, the launch event was attended by following dignitaries from LAU and IMC:
- Prof. Sayed K. Washim, President, LAU
- Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, and BAR (Retd), Former Director General of Medical Services (IAF), Vice Chancellor, LAU
- Dr. Gishan Sumanasiri, Executive Director/ CEO, IMC
- Dr. Dharangan Bakthaseelan, Executive Director/ Director Finance IMC
- Dr. Inoka C. Perera Dean, IMC
This agreement will entail the conduct of Pre-Medical Program of Lincoln American University by International Medical Campus. This will not only meet but exceed the Sri Lanka Medical Council's minimum eligibility & University Admission criteria; within a period of just one year of Pre-Medical Program.
The partnership between LAU and MCI will open the doors of new opportunities for medical aspirants in Sri Lanka. Now, Sri Lankan medical students will be able to complete their Pre-Medical Program in Sri Lanka and come to Lincoln American University for medical education in Guyana at affordable fees. Complete the MD Program and become a doctor.
On the occasion, Prof. Sayed K. Washim said, "I am happy that the opportunity to study medicine for the younger generation of South Asia and to pursue lucrative careers in medicine in the North American Region mainly in USA and Canada is made easier with our program launched today. India and Sri Lanka are the first two countries in the SAARC region to have the transfer program with USMLE embedded into the MD program in Guyana."
While addressing the various functionaries and dignitaries present at the event, Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor stated, "LAU provides the best quality medical education to local and international students with our panel of lecturers handpicked from leading medical universities around the world well known for their teaching capabilities, specialties, and research work. Undergraduates can look forward to the best medical education with clinical practices that will lead them to achieve their medical career goals anywhere in the world."
"Since Inception, IMC has been introducing innovative products in terms of Universities and Countries for Sri Lankan medical undergraduates to pursue not only their education but their career as well. With this in mind the partnership with LAU will open up opportunities for our students to complete their Medical degree and sit for the USMLE examination to join the United States Residency Program," said Dr. Gishan Sumanasiri.
Dr. Dharangan Bakthaseelan said, "For the last sixteen years I have been placing students for Medical Universities around the world to facilitate to achieve the dreams of thousands of Students and their parents. Since last year we have been looking for opportunities for our future generation to study and pursue a lucrative career in medicine overseas. LAU partnership provides the best opportunity in North America at an affordable cost."
This collaboration between the two leading providers of medical education will also provide a gateway to the medical aspirants of Sri Lanka for doing medical residency in the US as LAU medical curriculum is based on medical education in America and follows USMLE focused approach. These efforts help the students prepare for and qualify USMLE and start clinical practice in USA.
LAU is committed to providing quality medical education at an affordable price to students from all around the world, and this new avenue will open up new ways for medical aspirants of Sri Lanka and help them to realize their dreams and become successful doctors in their life. As a result, many students will now be able to fulfill their goals and serve humanity in a better manner.
