AMHE Postgraduate programs Paul Nacier, MD FACP Patrick Leblanc, MD, FAAP Eric L Jerome, MD, FACP, FASN

AMHE PG program Haitian physicians comprise close to 10% of all Black physicians in the US and according to the former US President Bill Clinton it is a solid 11% of all black physicians in the US.(Haiti Week, Dublin Northern Ireland Oct. 2011) Haitian physicians comprise close to 10% of all Black physicians in the US and according to the former US President Bill Clinton it is a solid 11% of all black physicians in the US.(Haiti Week, Dublin Northern Ireland Oct. 2011) A sizable number of Haitian Docs worked at major US Universities. Their major medical organization is the AMHE A sizable number of Haitian Docs worked at major US Universities. Their major medical organization is the AMHE

AMHE PG program The Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (AMHE)besides providing 25 CME credits at its annual convention to its members, sent its teaching Physicians to Haiti(Relief Mission) and also ran a post graduate program in the US for Haitian Residents at HUEH since 2005 and extended to Justinien Hospital,2010 The Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (AMHE)besides providing 25 CME credits at its annual convention to its members, sent its teaching Physicians to Haiti(Relief Mission) and also ran a post graduate program in the US for Haitian Residents at HUEH since 2005 and extended to Justinien Hospital,2010

AMHE PG program In 2005, Dr Maxime Coles,actual president of the CEC, an Orthopedic Surgeon working at the Coffeyville in Kansas initiated the AMHE PG program. In 2005, Dr Maxime Coles,actual president of the CEC, an Orthopedic Surgeon working at the Coffeyville in Kansas initiated the AMHE PG program. Our officer designed a three month rotation for the HUEH Orthopedic Residents. Since its inception, more than 5 residents have participated in this AMHE program. See Coffeyville Hospital below. Our officer designed a three month rotation for the HUEH Orthopedic Residents. Since its inception, more than 5 residents have participated in this AMHE program. See Coffeyville Hospital below.

AMHE PG program in New York An initiative launched by SIMACT (Societe Immobiliere Agriculture, Commerce, Tourisme) and AMHE but administered by AMHE Medical Relief Mission has been running since September The program is also supported by Brooklyn Hospital, the NY Chapter and the AMHE foundation. An initiative launched by SIMACT (Societe Immobiliere Agriculture, Commerce, Tourisme) and AMHE but administered by AMHE Medical Relief Mission has been running since September The program is also supported by Brooklyn Hospital, the NY Chapter and the AMHE foundation.

AMHE PG program The program consists of training the residents of the State University Hospital of Haiti and bring them back to Port-au-Prince or Cap-Haitien just for building intellectual capacity. They should then properly, and adequately serve the 1.3 million low and middle class clients the HUEH or Justinien for every day care. The program consists of training the residents of the State University Hospital of Haiti and bring them back to Port-au-Prince or Cap-Haitien just for building intellectual capacity. They should then properly, and adequately serve the 1.3 million low and middle class clients the HUEH or Justinien for every day care.

AMHE PG program The HUEH (State University Hospital) residents are chosen by the Dean of the medical school and teachers: Faculte of Medicine in Haiti on the basis of their academic achievements and are submitted to us. The HUEH (State University Hospital) residents are chosen by the Dean of the medical school and teachers: Faculte of Medicine in Haiti on the basis of their academic achievements and are submitted to us. The residents from Justinen Hospital in Cap Haitien are chosen by the Medical Director assisted by a Reseach committee of Attending Physicians. The residents from Justinen Hospital in Cap Haitien are chosen by the Medical Director assisted by a Reseach committee of Attending Physicians.

AMHE PG program By groups of 2 ’ s, they spend 3 months rotating in different services as anesthesiology, internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics- gynecology, pediatrics, surgery. By groups of 2 ’ s, they spend 3 months rotating in different services as anesthesiology, internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics- gynecology, pediatrics, surgery. Mainly at Brooklyn Hospital but also at Interfaith Medical Center Mainly at Brooklyn Hospital but also at Interfaith Medical Center

AMHE PG program The Brooklyn Hospital Center, a 464 bed Medical Center hôpital, created in 1847 is located at 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Its is a member of the New York and Presbyterian Healthcare System. The hospital enjoyed the services of many Haitian Docs.

AMHE PG program Interfaith Medical center (Old Brooklyn Jewish Hospital) has downzized but continued to train 75 Medical Residents with a board passing rate of 99%. Three major departments are run by docs from Haitian descent. Many Haitian surgeons were trained at that institution. Interfaith Medical center (Old Brooklyn Jewish Hospital) has downzized but continued to train 75 Medical Residents with a board passing rate of 99%. Three major departments are run by docs from Haitian descent. Many Haitian surgeons were trained at that institution.

Interfaith Medical Center

AMHE PG program The resident accepted to the program pays for his airline ticket. However, as soon as he arrives. He is picked up at the airport and brought to the Brooklyn hospital. apartment. He is provided with meal ticket and a stipend given by the NY chapter and the AMHE foundation. The resident accepted to the program pays for his airline ticket. However, as soon as he arrives. He is picked up at the airport and brought to the Brooklyn hospital. apartment. He is provided with meal ticket and a stipend given by the NY chapter and the AMHE foundation.

AMHE PG program He is lodged on the 14 th floor at the Menard Building just behind the Brooklyn hospital premises. He received a phone and a TV set and internet service are available. He is lodged on the 14 th floor at the Menard Building just behind the Brooklyn hospital premises. He received a phone and a TV set and internet service are available. If he or she has to come to Interfaith hospital, a metrocard is paid for. If he or she has to come to Interfaith hospital, a metrocard is paid for.

AMHE PG program A certificate of completion is provided at the end of the cycle. The people in charge are Drs Paul Nacier, Patrick Leblanc, Lesly Kernisant, Eric Jerome, A certificate of completion is provided at the end of the cycle. The people in charge are Drs Paul Nacier, Patrick Leblanc, Lesly Kernisant, Eric Jerome, Also Roosevelt Clerisme, Spencer Lubin, Carryl Stephens. Bernard Rimpel, Jean- Claude Lemoine, Jacques Duperval, Dr Elsie Chalumeau, Dr Louis Franck Télémaque,Dr Louis Auguste,Dr Rudy Neptune Also Roosevelt Clerisme, Spencer Lubin, Carryl Stephens. Bernard Rimpel, Jean- Claude Lemoine, Jacques Duperval, Dr Elsie Chalumeau, Dr Louis Franck Télémaque,Dr Louis Auguste,Dr Rudy Neptune The first residents were lodged at the AMHE NY head quarters (Jerome-Dufresne corp, courtesy) The first residents were lodged at the AMHE NY head quarters (Jerome-Dufresne corp, courtesy)

AMHE PG program So far, close to 40 residents have been trained since September So far, close to 40 residents have been trained since September Few Names: Dr C E Bourdeau, Dr. J. Augustin, Dr. J. Bazile, Dr. B Marcelin, Dr. JJ Nazon, Dr. MJ Jean- Baptiste, Dr. H. Vital, Dr. D. Emilien, Dr. E. Meridien. Dr Marie Saintil, Dr Elsie Jean. Dr Augustin Sylvio Jr, Dr.Johanne Alix, Dr Merly Robert, etc Few Names: Dr C E Bourdeau, Dr. J. Augustin, Dr. J. Bazile, Dr. B Marcelin, Dr. JJ Nazon, Dr. MJ Jean- Baptiste, Dr. H. Vital, Dr. D. Emilien, Dr. E. Meridien. Dr Marie Saintil, Dr Elsie Jean. Dr Augustin Sylvio Jr, Dr.Johanne Alix, Dr Merly Robert, etc

AMHE HME E Learning is slowly becoming a reality. E Learning is slowly becoming a reality. Because of a program of Mcgill in Canada and Darmouth in US.(HME) Because of a program of Mcgill in Canada and Darmouth in US.(HME) HUEH residents and Now Justinien residents are able to receive one CME conference every Wednesday morning, live.This program will be available to Jeremie soon.

AMHE PG Dr Schmidt(IMC)

AMHE Post Graduate Program We encourage everyone to support this AMHE endeavor. We encourage everyone to support this AMHE endeavor. Let, s give a gift to Haiti Let, s give a gift to Haiti Access the web site Access the web site Pledge at Paypal Earmark Medical Resident Program