Established in 1999, American International School of Medicine is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Georgetown (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Demerara-Mahaica. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana, American International School of Medicine (AISM) is a very small coeducational Guyanese higher education institution. American International School of Medicine (AISM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old Guyanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AISM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.