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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Alex Popov, AUA Class of 2018Before he was Dr. Popov, he spent more than a decade as a licensed ph...
10/13/2026

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Alex Popov, AUA Class of 2018

Before he was Dr. Popov, he spent more than a decade as a licensed physical therapist in New York, treating patients recovering from spine injuries, strokes, surgeries, and neuromuscular conditions. Then he decided to become a physician.

After earning his MD from AUA, Dr. Popov completed his internal medicine residency at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Kansas. He then returned to New York as a hospitalist at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, caring for medically complex patients.

Today he's an internal medicine physician at NexGen Orthopedics & Pain Management in New York and New Jersey, where his two careers come together. He evaluates and manages spine, joint, and chronic pain conditions, and he's training in interventional spine and venous procedures. He also still works shifts as a hospitalist at Montefiore.

He's fluent in Russian, speaks conversational Spanish, and is a classically trained violinist.

Congratulations, Dr. Popov. Your path shows it's never too late to pursue medicine!

Considering AUA? Meet Your Financial Aid TeamYou've researched medical schools, explored academic programs and started i...
10/13/2026

Considering AUA? Meet Your Financial Aid Team
You've researched medical schools, explored academic programs and started imagining yourself as a future physician. Have you had a conversation about financing your education?
You don't need to wait until you're enrolled to speak with our financial aid team.
We welcome prospective students and their families to schedule a virtual appointment to learn about federal financial aid, private educational loans, institutional scholarships and other available resources.
Come with your questions. We'll make time for them.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
To reach AUA Financial Aid - [email protected]

Day 2 at the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin.Every sector is at the table: clinicians, academicians, entrepreneurs, p...
10/12/2026

Day 2 at the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin.

Every sector is at the table: clinicians, academicians, entrepreneurs, policymakers and representatives of international bodies and companies. AUA President Dr. Peter Bell shares his reflections:

“The resulting discussions range from disaster preparedness, health financing, policy making to epidemiology. Especially interesting are considerations of health as investment, health care workforce surge initiatives and collaboration between public and private sectors.

Within Europe, Germany is a significant proponent of Global Health and is the largest financial contributor within the EU. Participation at WHS of the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Ms. Alabali-Radovan, and Germany’s Chancellor Mr. Merz are a testimony of this engagement.

Proud to represent American University of Antigua on this stage.”
— Peter Bell, MD, President, American University of Antigua

The World Health Summit 2026 is officially underway in Berlin, Germany. This year’s theme is “From Crisis to Resilience:...
10/11/2026

The World Health Summit 2026 is officially underway in Berlin, Germany.

This year’s theme is “From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health.” AUA President Dr. Peter Bell is attending, after AUA students presented their research at the summit’s Young Researchers’ Symposium earlier this week.

“Official start of this year’s WHS, theme: From Crisis to Resilience, Innovating for Health. I look forward to presentations, discussions and interactions with international stakeholders of Global Health. A highlight will be the panel discussion with Dr Tedros A. Ghebreyesus, Director General WHO.”
— Peter Bell, MD, President, American University of Antigua

Follow along as AUA joins the global conversation on the future of health.

AUA students took their research to Berlin this week.Two American University of Antigua student teams were selected to p...
10/10/2026

AUA students took their research to Berlin this week.

Two American University of Antigua student teams were selected to present at the 8th Young Researchers’ Symposium on Global Health at Akkon University, a satellite forum of the World Health Summit. AUA President Dr. Peter Bell attended both presentations and shared this recap:

“Today I attended the 8th Young Researchers’ Symposium on Global Health at Akkon University in Berlin. The Symposium, a satellite forum of the World Health Summit, provides a platform for young researchers across the world to present their work. This year’s theme is One Health / Planetary Health.

Two student teams of American University of Antigua (AUA) were selected to present their impressive research on women’s health in the Caribbean and the impact of Sargassum on health in Antigua and Barbuda.

AUA is again on the forefront of global health research and international collaboration.”
— Peter Bell, MD, President, American University of Antigua

Climate and Health in Antigua and Barbuda: Addressing a Changing Health Landscape Caused by Sargassum
Allanie Hazlewood, Fumiko Steiger, Zachariah Zimny

Comparative Analysis of Vaginal Microbiome Diversity in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women of the Caribbean Population
Amar Singh, Daiki Jonouchi, Abigail Fischer, Srusti Shenoy
Faculty mentors: Dr. Prasanna Honnavar, Dr. Edmond Mansoor, Dr. Raymond Mansoor

Congratulations to both teams!

10/09/2026

From Antigua to Boca Raton.

Dr. Samantha Benin, MD (AUA Class of 2018) is a triple board-certified cardiologist building a more proactive model of care. After AUA, she trained at the University of California Riverside, where she built a strong foundation in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Then she brought her vision to South Florida.

As co-founder of BeninMed in Boca Raton, she combines cardiology, primary care, and preventive medicine into a high-touch, personalized experience. Her approach is data-driven and focused on preventing disease, optimizing performance, and helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

Her story is proof that an AUA degree can take you anywhere, including into building something of your own. Watch to hear more about her journey.

New publication from AUA!Congratulations to our students and faculty whose review, “The Global Emergence of Trichophyton...
10/09/2026

New publication from AUA!

Congratulations to our students and faculty whose review, “The Global Emergence of Trichophyton indotineae: Epidemiology, Resistance, and Management Challenges,” is now published in Frontiers in Tropical Diseases.

T. indotineae is an emerging fungus behind chronic, recurring skin infections that often don’t respond to terbinafine, the drug long used to treat them. First linked to outbreaks in India, it has since been reported across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

The review examines how the pathogen has spread, the gene mutations that let it resist common antifungals, and why accurate molecular identification and susceptibility testing matter for avoiding treatment failure. It also calls for antifungal stewardship, international surveillance, and coordinated public health action to slow its spread.

Congratulations to Adnan Omar, Michelle Singh, Srinidhi Ramasamy, Merin Chandanathil, Chandana Bhargavi, Nagaraj Mysore, and Dr. Prasanna Honnavar, and to co-authors Dipika Shaw (Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College) and Dharam Bir (Indiana University School of Medicine).

Read the full review here: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/tropical-diseases/articles/10.3389/fitd.2026.1960706/full

10/08/2026

Put down the phone and follow your MD dreaM.
The scrolling can wait. Your white coat can’t. Take the first step toward becoming a doctor. AUAmed.org is a good place to start.

Your Financial Aid Questions, AnsweredSometimes a 30-minute conversation can answer questions you've been carrying aroun...
10/08/2026

Your Financial Aid Questions, Answered
Sometimes a 30-minute conversation can answer questions you've been carrying around for weeks.
Wondering how your aid is calculated? Considering a private educational loan? Have questions about living expenses or upcoming disbursements?
Schedule a virtual appointment with one of our financial aid advisors.
We'll review your individual circumstances, explain the options available to you and make sure you understand your next steps.
No question is too small when it comes to financing your education.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
To reach AUA Financial Aid - [email protected]

Prospective students, current students and AUA alumni all got together for a fabulous meet and greet at Vintage Green in...
10/06/2026

Prospective students, current students and AUA alumni all got together for a fabulous meet and greet at Vintage Green in New York City on October 3, 2026. Many questions were answered and friendships reignited.

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