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Neal Simon is the President and one of the principal founders of American University of Antigua College of Medicine. His career encompasses many years in Medical Education administration. He is the former President of Ross University College of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to his career in graduate education, Mr. Simon was Assistant Counsel at the New York State Department of Education. He also worked in private legal practice, specializing in medical licensure. He has been a professor of Medical Jurisprudence to medical students and residents. He served on numerous state committees where he evaluated medical schools and introduced regulations governing the licensure of medical schools. He also served on the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities. He was a consultant to the Medical Board of Dominica and an honorary counsel to the country of Dominica. Mr. Simon received his BS/MA from American University and his JD from New York Law, where he made the Law Review. Mr. Simon and the founding group of physicians and medical education professionals created this educational institution in Antigua with a mission: to provide a superior medical education to students committed to the highest standard of learning. Mr. Simon and AUA are committed to graduating skilled, ethical and caring physicians and dedicated to breaking down the barriers that have prevented underrepresented minorities from obtaining a medical education in the United States and subsequent licensure.

Seymour Schwartz is the Provost and Professor of Surgery. He served as the Chair of the University of Rochester School of Medicine Department of Surgery. He has received an appointment as Distinguished Alumni Professor from the University of Rochester, School of Medicine. Dr. Schwartz has published extensively. However, he is probably best known for his text book, Principles of Surgery, which is considered by many as the definitive text book on the practice of surgery, and which is used in almost every United States medical school. In addition, Dr. Schwartz has authored close to a dozen other text books that are used in medical schools across the United States. He has published more than fifty individual chapters of various text books, over 200 articles, and continues to lecture extensively at medical schools throughout the United States and the world.

Mr. Woodward is the Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management & Chief Operating Officer 

Mr. Sclafani is Senior Vice President & General Counsel

Dr. Nagra is the Executive Dean of Basic Sciences - Antigua Campus & Vice President for Academic Affairs at AUA. He received his professional qualifications - MBBS, diploma in public health and MD in preventive and social medicine from the Armed Forces Medical College, University of Pune, India. He served the Indian Army and Navy as a specialist in Community Medicine for 28 years. He opted for a premature retirement at the rank of Surgeon Captain. His meritorious services were recognized by the Chief of Naval Staff and he was appointed as Director Health Services of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India for a five-year term. He oversaw the provision of comprehensive healthcare to a population of 350,000 dispersed over 21 islands, in the vast waters of the Bay of Bengal, through a network of 120 health institutions that he helped develop. This contribution was honored by the President of India with the Vishisht Sewa Medal. 

Dr. Nagra joined the Manipal Group in 1995 after taking a premature retirement from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He was the foundind Dean and Director of Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal. In a span of 8 years, the college and its associated Manipal Teaching Hospital were recognized as centers of excellence in the region. At the same time, he helped Kathmandu University in establishing the Faculty of Medicine as member of the University Senate, Academic Council and Faculty Board. 

The experience and expertise that Dr. Nagra acquired in healthcare and medical education make him capable of succeeding at both his administrative and academic responsibilities. From Nepal, he moved to Malaysia as Dean, Melaka-Manipal Medical College. He was concurrently appointed Pro Vice Chancellor, Manipal University, India. Thereafter he served as Principal Officer for the Manipal Group's International Campus Operations and Chief Executive, Manipal Health Systems.

Mr. Greenberg is Vice President, Chief Administration Officer & Chief Marketing Officer

Mr. Gardner is Vice President of Information Technology & Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Kaul is Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Matos is Vice President & University Registrar

E-mail: dmatos@auamed.org

Mr. Deosthale is Vice President for International Education 

Mr. Stuart is the Vice President for Administrative Services and Community Affairs.

Ms. McGillycuddy is the Executive Director for Enrollment Management.

E-mail: mmcgillycuddy@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9164

Mr. Wilson is the Executive Director of Admissions

E-mail: jwilson@auamed.org

Phone: 1-407-221-1144

Bob Gelles is an Associate Director of Admissions and the Alumni Coordinator.

E-mail: bgelles@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9158

Ms. Tolli is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: btolli@auamed.org

Phone: 1-917-940-4007

Mr. Morrow is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: tmorrow@auamed.org

Phone: 1-330-398-1785

Ms. Hermon is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: dhermon@auamed.org

Phone: 1-603-892-6881

Mr. Fernandez is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: cfernandez@auamed.org

Phone: 1-917-940-4017

Mr. Fleischman is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: bfleischman@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9171

Mr. Rose is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: srose@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-671-0452

Ms. Bosco is an Associate Director of Admissions for Northern California.

E-mail: jbosco@auamed.org

Phone: 1-347-268-5371

Mr. Patterson is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: jpatterson@auamed.org

Phone: 1-214-293-4239

Ms. Pompilio is an Associate Director of Admissions.

E-mail: lpompilio@auamed.org

Phone: 1-888-282-8633, Ext. 122

Ms. DeJesus is a Graduate Admissions Officer & a New Student Coordinator for students with last names A through H.

E-mail: adejesus@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9176

Ms. Pimentel is a New Student Coordinator for students with last names I through Z.

E-mail: mpimentel@auamed.org

Mrs. Robinson is the Director of Applicant Services.

E-mail: arobinson@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9145

Mr. Vargas is the Associate Director of Applicant Services.

E-mail: ivargas@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9148

Ms. Suarez is an Admissions Coordinator

E-mail: bsuarez@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9169

Ms. Anderson is an Admissions Coordinator.

E-mail: randerson@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9144

Ms. Westhoff is an Admissions Coordinator.

E-mail: jwesthoff@auamed.org

Phone: 1-888-282-8633, Ext. 170

Ms. Jagoda is an Applicant Data Specialist.

E-mail: ejagoda@auamed.org

Phone: 646-834-9163

Mrs. Tyneesha Barros is an Applicant Data Specialist.

E-mail: tbarros@auamed.org

Phone: 1-888-282-8633, Ext. 139

Mr. Burtch is Director of Finance and Business Affairs

E-mail: mburtch@auamed.org

Phone: 1-212-661-8899, Ext. 188

Mr. Modi is an Assistant Bursar.

E-mail: amodi@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9161

Ms. Potter is an Assistant Bursar.

E-mail: cpotter@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9177

Ms. Harkhani is an Assistant Bursar.

E-mail: nharkhani@auamed.org

Phone: 1-888-282-8633, Ext. 153

Mr. Schwejlih is the Collections Specialist.

E-mail: eschwejlih@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9185

Dr. Bell is the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Executive Dean, Clinical Sciences. A board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Bell received his M.D. degree and his doctorate from the J .W. Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. Subsequently he was trained as a naval flight surgeon at the U.S. Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Florida. Before coming to Antigua, Dr. Bell served as assistant medical director of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine at Ostseeklink Damp and completed numerous national and international rescue missions as emergency physician of the German Air Rescue.

Prior to his assignment at American University of Antigua he chaired the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine at Holberton Hospital, St. John's, Antigua. He continues to serve as medical director of Caribbean Helicopter Air Ambulance Service and Maritime Medicine Consultant. Dr. Bell served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Executive Dean Antigua Campus for AUA from 2005 through 2009.

Dr. Olazagasti is Dean of Academic Affairs with responsibility over Integrated Review of Basic Sciences

Mr. Pereira is the Director of Clinical Science Administration.

E-mail: apereira@auamed.org

Mr. Lederman is a Senior Clinical Coordinator.

E-mail: clederman@auamed.org

Mr. Urrea is a Clinical Coordinator.

E-mail: surrea@auamed.org

Ms. Morell is a Hospital Coordinator.

E-mail: mmorell@auamed.org

Ms. Morgan is a Senior Document Specialist. 

E-mail: smorgan@auamed.org

Ms. Alicea is the Document Specialist for New Clinical Students.

E-mail: jalicea@auamed.org

Phone: 1-212-661-8899, Ext. 182

Ms. Gometi is the Document Specialist for Continuing Clinical Students.

E-mail: egometi@auamed.org

Phone: 1-212-661-8899, Ext. 210

Mr. Hauser is the Senior Associate Registrar.

E-mail: chauser@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9162

Ms. Barnes is Assistant Registrar.

E-mail: dbarnes@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9153

Ms. Gavin is Assistant Registrar.

E-mail: bgavin@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9178

Ms. James is the Student Services Administrative Assistant.

E-mail: jjames@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9159

Mr. Gonzalez is an Assistant to the Registrar.

E-mail: dgonzalez@auamed.org

Phone: 1-888-282-8633, Ext. 200

Ms. Pusterla is the Director of Student Financial Services.

E-mail: apusterla@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-934-9186

Mr. Jean-Louis is a Debt Management Counselor.

E-mail: sjeanlouis@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9187

Ms. Burgess is a Debt Management Counselor.

E-mail: cburgess@auamed.org

Phone: 1-877-666-9485, Ext. 159

Ms. Tejeda is a Student Financial Services Officer.

E-mail: mtejeda@auamed.org

Phone: 1-646-834-9184