Saint James School of Medicine is set to leave Anguilla after 15 years as it consolidates its operations into a single, larger campus in St Vincent.
The institution, which celebrates its 25 anniversary this year, will conclude all teaching on island by the end of the autumn semester.
In a video message on 16 September, executive vice president Kaushik Guha said the move marks a new chapter “full of promise, innovation, growth and opportunity”.
“Over the past 15 years, Anguilla has been a home for one of our campuses, a place where we’ve nurtured future positions and built a strong community,” he said.
“But as we look into the future, we recognise the need to consolidate our resources and enhance our ability to deliver the very best medical education.”
Gratitude and hope
Guha expressed “deep gratitude” to the Anguillian community and promised minimal disruption during the transition.
“Your support and hospitality over the past 15 years have been invaluable, and we will always cherish the memories and successes we’ve shared here,” he said.
“As we prepare to close this campus in December 2024 we do so with a heart full of gratitude and a vision full of hope to our Anguilla students, faculty and staff.”
He said his team is available to assist in every way to ensure that the Anguilla campus community has the least amount of interruption possible and invites them all to St Vincent.
“Thank you for being a part of the St James community. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to embark on this exciting new journey with you,” Guha said.
Cutting edge
The executive vice president said the school has always been about growth, innovation and creating opportunities for students to become exceptional physicians.
“That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that we are taking strategic step forward by consolidating our operations into one amazing campus in St Vincent.
“This decision is all about creating the best possible environment for our students, faculty and our staff.”
He said the new consolidated campus will offer cutting edge facilities, advanced technology and a dynamic learning environment designed to inspire collaboration and innovation.
“The consolidation of campuses set for the end of fall 2024 semester is not an ending, but the beginning of something bigger and better,” he said.
“By 2026 we will open a state of the art modern campus in St Vincent, built for the future of healthcare education.”
Take a virtual tour of the new campus below:
