American International School of Medicine

What American International School of Medicine does

American International School of Medicine (AISM) is a private international medical school founded in 1999 by Dr. Colin A. Wilkinson through The International Medical Educators Associates, Inc. (IMEA), a Georgia-based company. The institution operates a single core product — a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program — structured as two years of Basic Sciences delivered primarily at its Georgetown, Guyana campus (with secondary teaching in Georgia) followed by 78 weeks of Clinical Sciences rotations at affiliated hospitals in the USA, Canada, UK, India, and the Caribbean. AISM targets international students seeking an affordable, globally recognized pathway to medical licensure, supported by WHO/AVICENNA, ECFMG, FAIMER, National Accreditation Council of Guyana, and Medical Council of India recognitions that enable graduates to sit the USMLE and PLAB and pursue residency placement in multiple jurisdictions.

AISM monetizes through per-semester MD tuition priced at $4,500, supplemented by clinical rotation fees, lab fees, pre-health/pre-medical program tuition, application fees, and transfer-evaluation charges. The go-to-market motion is sales-led: rolling admissions cycles in January, May, and September, supported by an Atlanta-based USA Information Center, a Stone Mountain regional office, website direct enrollment, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), an email newsletter, and a referral program. The technology layer is conventional edtech — a learning management system, online student portal, and online application — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Supporting product lines include Pre-Health Sciences, a Transfer Program for advanced-standing students, a Biomedical Science track, a free 12-week online Community Medicine Course functioning as a funnel-acquisition product, and Residency Placement Assistance.

The institution's competitive positioning is anchored on three structural levers: a regulatory moat from multi-jurisdictional accreditations that newer entrants cannot easily replicate; a cost advantage from Guyana-based delivery that produces tuition roughly an order of magnitude below US private medical schools; and a distribution advantage from clinical rotation placements across five countries. Reported outcomes include an 85% USMLE pass rate, a 95% PLAB pass rate, and 1,600+ alumni practicing across the USA, UK, India, Guyana, and African and Caribbean nations. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investor ownership are disclosed; the institution operates as an independent private medical education provider.

Name

American International School of Medicine

Legal name

American International School of Medicine

Website

https://aism.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The American International School of Medicine is a private international medical school founded in 1999 that delivers a four-year MD program with basic sciences in Georgetown, Guyana and clinical rotations across the USA, Canada, UK, India, and the Caribbean, serving global students seeking affordable, WHO- and ECFMG-recognized medical training at $4,500 per semester.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAB

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAGAM

Global Health Institutes & Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Medical education programs
• Doctor of medicine degree
• Clinical rotations training
• Pre-medical sciences program
• International medical school

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

Guyana

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. MD Program Tuition: Primary revenue stream from MD program tuition at $4,500 per semester, with additional fees for labs and clinical resources. Students complete 4 years of medical education plus pre-health prerequisites.
2. Pre-Health Science Program: Revenue from pre-medical science program tuition for students preparing for medical school admission
3. Clinical Rotation Fees: Fees associated with clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals in USA, Canada, UK, and Caribbean
4. Application and Administrative Fees: Application processing fees and administrative charges for enrollment, transfer evaluations, and credential assessments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American International School of Medicine (AISM) is a private international medical school founded in 1999 that delivers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, comprising pre-medical sciences, basic medical sciences, and clinical sciences with rotations at affiliated hospitals in the USA, Canada, UK, Guyana, India, and the Caribbean. It supports international students seeking globally recognized medical degrees at $4,500 per semester, with USMLE and PLAB exam preparation, residency placement assistance, and accreditation enabling licensure pathways in multiple countries.

Product overview

The American International School of Medicine offers a single unified Doctor of Medicine (MD) program as its core product, supported by a comprehensive suite of preparatory and supplementary programs. The Pre-Health (Pre-Medical) Sciences program serves as a foundation for students entering medical studies. The four-year MD program consists of the Basic Science Program (two years, equivalent to US medical school years 1-2, taught at Guyana and Georgia campuses) and the Clinical Science Program (78 weeks of rotations at partner hospitals in USA, Canada, UK, and Caribbean). Supporting programs include Clinical Rotations with core clerkships and specialty exploration, Community Medicine Course (free online 12-week program), a Transfer Program for advanced-standing students, and Residency Placement Assistance for graduates. The institution also offers a Biomedical Science program for those interested in research pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program A four-year MD program preparing future doctors for medical excellence with a globally recognized curriculum that combines Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences training, delivered at the Guyana campus with clinical rotations in USA, Canada, UK, and Caribbean.
• Pre-Health (Pre-Medical) Sciences A foundation program providing strong preparation in natural sciences, serving as an essential prerequisite for medical school admission for students transitioning from high school or non-science disciplines.
• Basic Science Program A two-year program divided into five semesters of 16 weeks each, equivalent to the first two years of US medical school, taught at the AISM campus in Guyana and Georgia.
• Clinical Science Program A 78-week clinical rotation program comprising core and elective rotations at hospitals in the US, Canada, UK, and Caribbean, with patient care under clinical faculty guidance.
• Clinical Rotations Core clinical clerkships including Internal Medicine (12 weeks), Family Medicine (8 weeks), Pediatrics (8 weeks), Surgery (12 weeks), Obstetrics & Gynecology (8 weeks), and Psychiatry (8 weeks), with 22 weeks for specialty exploration.
• Community Medicine Course A 12-week online course covering detailed healthcare information across 10 units, offered globally with certificate of completion and no tuition fees.
• Transfer Program Program accepting students transferring with advanced standing, allowing credit transfers up to 4th year for MD, MBBS holders, or those who have completed 3 years of medical school.
• Residency Placement Assistance Dedicated team support helping AISM graduates secure competitive residencies through application guidance and placement services.
• Biomedical Science Program exploring the intricate science behind human biology and disease, laying groundwork for innovative research and clinical applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% USMLE Pass Rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISM is listed in the World Health Organization – The AVICENNA Directories, a publicly accessible database of schools, colleges and universities for education of academic professions in health. This listing provides global recognition and validates the institution's standards for medical education.
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISM is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) and is recognized by ECFMG, enabling graduates to pursue medical licensure and residency opportunities in the United States. This recognition allows students to sit for the USMLE examinations.
• National Accreditation Council of GuyanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISM is recognized by the Department of Education via registration with the National Accreditation Council of Guyana. This accreditation ensures the institution meets educational standards for the countries in which it operates.
• Walden UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISM partners with Walden University to offer concurrent enrollment, allowing pre-med and medical students to pursue a second degree. This enhances clinical training, boosts academic credentials, and improves residency competitiveness for students.
• Medical Council of India (MCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISM is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), allowing graduates to pursue medical licensure and practice medicine in India. This recognition opens career pathways for international graduates in one of the world's largest healthcare markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aureus University School of Medicine: Small Caribbean MD program (formerly known as All Health University) with rolling admissions and ECFMG recognition; comparable in scale and international-student focus to AISM.
• St. George's University: Caribbean medical school (Grenada) offering a 4-year MD program with US/UK clinical rotations and ECFMG-recognized accreditation; AISM's closest large-scale competitor for international MD applicants targeting US residency.
• Saba University School of Medicine: Small Caribbean medical school (Saba) offering an ECFMG-recognized MD program with US clinical rotations; directly comparable to AISM in size and target market.
• Ross University School of Medicine: Offshore MD program (Dominica/Barbados) with US clinical rotations and ECFMG-recognized status; competes with AISM for non-US applicants seeking US licensure at lower cost than US schools.
• All Saints University School of Medicine: Small Caribbean MD program (Dominica/Aruba) with ECFMG-recognized status and low tuition—directly comparable to AISM on price, size, and international applicant positioning.
• American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine: Sint Maarten-based MD program (Adtalem) with US/UK clinical rotations and ECFMG recognition; a higher-volume Caribbean peer serving a similar international applicant pool as AISM.
• Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba: Aruba-based offshore MD school with US clinical rotations and ECFMG-recognized accreditation; competes with AISM for international applicants seeking affordable MD pathways.
• Trinity School of Medicine: St. Vincent-based MD program with US/UK clinical rotations and rolling admissions; a similarly-sized Caribbean peer competing for international MD applicants.
• International American University College of Medicine: St. Lucia-based offshore medical school with US clinical rotations and ECFMG-recognized status; competes with AISM for cost-sensitive international MD applicants.
• Medical University of the Americas: Nevis-based MD program (part of the same Nevis medical-school cluster as Saba and AUA) with US clinical rotations and ECFMG-recognized accreditation; directly comparable small offshore school competing for similar applicants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanInternationalSchoolofMedicine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/american-international-school-of-medicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/americanintlschool
• Xx.com/AISMedu

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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