TEXILIANS AT HEALTH EXPO 2018, GUYANA.

Good health is more than just being free of any disease; it is about the positivity in one’s outlook. As the old adage goes - ‘Prevention is better than cure’ - it’s wise to keep track of one’s health status through awareness and timely check-ups. 

According to the World Health Organization (W.H.O), heart diseases, pulmonary disorders, cancer and tuberculosis were among the top global causes of death in 2016. Lack of knowledge/awareness, poor accountability and limited access to medical facilities are challenges that people are fighting even in the 21st century. Today, governments, healthcare agencies and denizens as such, are working collectively towards curbing and controlling challenges in global healthcare.   

Health Expo 2018: The Event

Organized by the Ministry of Public Health, Guyana, the ‘Health Expo 2018’ held between May 30th and June 2nd 2018, was one such initiative that brought together dedicated individuals focused on building a healthier Guyana. Texila American University (TAU) is proud to be part of such a prestigious event and contributed to the cause by creating awareness, providing community services and health check-up.

Read more: https://blog.tauedu.org/texilans-at-health-expo-2018-guyana

HOW TO CHOOSE A CARIBBEAN MEDICAL SCHOOL.

Getting into a medical school is getting more challenging with every passing year. If you are an aspirant from the United States, then you need a GPA of at least 3.5 and a good MCAT score; if you are from India then you will need a NEET score of over 650. In short, depending on the country you belong to, the eligibility and competition will vary. Caribbean medical schools as such are gradually emerging as an alternative to studying medicine by students globally.

 

At present, there are 60 recognized medical schools in the Caribbean that offer quality education at par with global universities. As a student researching on his/her options, it is therefore important to evaluate before deciding on a particular college. Here’s a list of factors to consider before selecting a medical college in the Caribbean!

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How to select a Caribbean Medical College

 

There are several advantages of pursuing MD (equivalent to MBBS) in the Caribbean. Holistic admission processes, affordable tuition fees, and an internally accepted curriculum attract many students from the US, India and other countries to study Medicine in the Caribbean. Let’s have a look at the top 7 questions to ask before selecting a Caribbean medical college for M.D. program

 

Read more: http://blog.tauedu.org/how-to-choose-a-caribbean-medical-school

 

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY – CHALLENGES FOR NURSES.

May 12th is commemorated globally as International Nurses Day and at Texila American University (TAU), we understand the need to spread the word about it.

Nurses are the bedrock of the healthcare system. Nursing is considered as service to humanity that renders hope to everyone and bridges the gap between the sick and healthy, young and old.

 

Public awareness campaigns, such as conferences and talk series play a critical role in promoting the value of nursing among the general public. Today, there are on-campus and online nursing programs available for aspirants to study and pursue this noble profession.

Importance of International Nurses Day

Importance of International Nurses Day

 

The aim of celebrating International Nurses Day is to raise awareness of the important role nurses to play in the society. It helps to highlight the development of nursing as a profession and to keep nursing up to the contemporary standards.

This day serves as a platform where nurses and other important stakeholders can discuss issues affecting them. The celebration also helps them to share knowledge, expertise and best practice nursing care.

 

Read more: http://blog.tauedu.org/international-nurses-day-challenges-for-nurses

 

TEXILA KNOWLEDGE TALK SERIES: DISCUSSIONS ON MALARIA IN ZAMBIA.

Theme for April: Malaria

Awareness plays an important role in disease control. Lack of adequate knowledge of a disease can lead to low detection rates, interruption in treatment, discrimination and stigma. As a medical college, at Texila American University, Zambia (TAU) we believe that initiatives have to be taken to spread awareness. Texila Knowledge Talk Series is such an initiative - to raise awareness about common diseases (prevention and control) and challenges in healthcare among different stakeholders and common people.

April 25th is celebrated as World Malaria Day. To commemorate the day, on April 26th, at TAU we organized the second event of Texila Knowledge Talk Series, and were privileged to have Dr. Robert Zulu, Consultant Surgeon, Head Clinical Services at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, to share his knowledge and expertise on Malaria. He addressed a full-house on the state of Malaria in Zambia and around the world and what can be done to eradicate it.

A Full House at Texila Knowledge Talk Series – April 26th

Why is there a need for a Talk Series on malaria? 

A talk series can play an important part in developing community support to bring about changes in critical issues. The fight against Malaria in Zambia is real, and a talk-series/discussion can draw attention to issues that are relevant to the lives of community members and malaria is one such issue.

Read more: http://blog.tauedu.org/texila-knowledge-talk-series-discussions-on-malaria-in-zambia

PHYSICIAN’S PLEDGE: A SNAPSHOT OF THE REVISED DECLARATION OF GENEVA.

It’s the 21st century — and modern medical science and technology has advanced rapidly to make a poignant difference to contemporary life. With time, the Hippocratic Oath conceptualized 2,500 years ago has also undergone remarkable changes to make it more suitable and adaptable to the 21st century.

An update to the Hippocratic Oath for physicians was approved last year by the World Medical Association (WMA). It was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. At the WMA’s Annual General Assembly in Chicago, physicians approved the revisions made to the Declaration of Geneva which was adopted by the Association in 1948.

What is the Hippocratic Oath?

The Hippocratic oath is an ethical code attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. It was adopted as a guide to conduct by medical the fraternity. It is also used by many medical schools during their graduation ceremonies.

Read more: http://blog.tauedu.org/physicians-pledge-a-snapshot-of-the-revised-declaration-of-geneva

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO CLEAR MCI SCREENING EXAM.

PREPARE + PROSPER

Working towards a brighter Medical Career

Before the student decides MBBS abroad option, he/she thinks of the MCI Screening Test or FMGE Exam as one of the barriers to decide.

No worries!  Let us talk about a few simple tips that would help you in clearing your FMGE exam or MCI Exam.

Any citizen from India who has completed the primary medical qualification from a medical institute located outside India, Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam (FMGE) is mandatory to acquire the licensure to practice in the country.

The FMGE consists of a single paper, comprising 300 multiple choices questions, delivered in two parts, 150 minutes each, to be taken in a single day. Scoring a minimum of 50 % marks is required to clear this exam.

In spite of having secured top-notch Medical education abroad, one has to prepare for the exam with the same intensity shown during one's medical school days as there is no room for contentment at this stage.

Read more: http://blog.tauedu.org/5-simple-ways-to-clear-mci-screening-exam

WORKSHOP ON ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSE @ SAO PAULO, BRAZIL.

Bridging Boundaries, Connecting Minds

Texila American University participated in the Agency Workshop organized in Sao Paulo, Brazil to promote well-structured English for Academic Purposes [EAP] courses delivered in affiliation with Broward College for the Non-English Speaking Students.

This workshop was organized by BMI Media, founded in 1987 and has over 2400 institutions, organizations, and Agents from 36 countries.

BMI Agency workshop in Brazil is the longest running event of its kind in Latin America and over 1.9 million students have attended the fair since its inception.

This event provided a good opportunity to meet the Agents from various states of Brazil in Sao Paulo which is the world’s 7th largest metropolitan area and recognized as the main financial hub in Latin America.

Read more: http://blog.tauedu.org/workshop-on-english-for-academic-purpose-sao-paulo-brazil