Xavier Brochure

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XAVIER UNIVERSITYS C H O O L O F M E D I C I N E


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XXavier University School of Medicine is chartered by the government of Aruba and authorizedby the Ministry of Education of Aruba to issue the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Located inArubas capital city of Oranjestad, the XUSOM campus provides a safe and secure atmosphere

that can be easily reached by direct flights from major cities across the United States. It also offers asense of serenity that allows students from all over the world to relax and concentrate on their studies

A key benefit of attending XUSOM is that students are guaranteed clinical rotations in the United StatesAdditionally, we offer ample opportunities to complete elective rotations in various disciplines at a

growing number of locations throughout the United StatesAfter students complete 18 months of basic medical sciencesin Aruba, they move on to clinical rotations in the UnitedStates. A four-semester pre-medical education track is alsoavailable.

Xaviers pre-clinical and medical courses are taught by

distinguished doctors from the United States, and its newadministrative teams effectively lead educators throughout their professional careers with the highestof standards.

Cost is of course a primary concern for students who wish to pursue medical studies. While the averagecost of attending a four-year medical school in the United States can reach $200,000, the cost at XUSOMfor a comparable education is approximately $80,000.

Recognized by: WHO (Confirmed), ECFMG, USMLE, IMED, The Ministry of Education of Aruba

Directed by: A five-member Board of Trustees and a 2-member Advisory Board

Teaching Faculty: MD, PhD, PsyD, PharmD, MBBS

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10-1

Campus Location: Oranjestad, Aruba, Netherland (Dutch) Antilles

North American Representative Office: Westbury, New York, USA

Clinical Rotations: 15 contracted hospital throughout the United States

Curriculum: U.S.-based, weighted with USMLE-style questions

About Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba

Fast Facts Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba

After students complete18 months of basic medical

sciences in Aruba, they moveonto clinical rotations back in

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Thank You for Your Interest in XUSOM Aruba

Dear Prospective Student,

Physicians have an awesome responsibility to preserve peoples health and to care for the sick and injuredEducation is a lifelong process which begins in medical school and continues for the rest of your lifeXavier University School of Medicine prepares you for that journey by teaching you the basic scientificfacts, imparting clinical acumen, and instilling values that are essential to having a successful career as aphysician.

Xaviers faculty is comprised of physicians and teachers who share our mission and values. All the boardmembers of our University are practicing physicians in the United States who are committed to providinga quality education at an affordable cost. We all look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful island ofAruba, where Xavier fosters an atmosphere conducive to learning and professional growth.

Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

J.G. Bhat, M.D.Chancellor

Chancellors

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Dear Applicant,

The administration at Xavier University School of Medicine is happy to provide you with detailedinformation about the accessible and affordable medical education that we offer students from aroundthe world.

We offer a comprehensive and an accredited quality medical education geared towards licensure in theUnited States. Our graduates go on to practice medicine around the world, fulfilling the important societafunction that doctors serve to humanity.

The medical school faculty, which is committed to teaching both the science and the art of medicine, teachesa newly designed and evolving curriculum that challenges and immerses students in all aspects ofmedicine. Instead of focusing on large-classroom lectures, the new curriculum emphasizes small-grouplearning and greater interaction among students and faculty.

In order to make the learning experience all-inclusive, Xavier provides experimental learning throughsimulation didactics, patient-doctor relationship exploration, and a full array of laboratories. All of ourstudents are provided Kaplan USMLE review to help ensure success at USMLE Step 1. They completetheir clinical clerkships at affiliated hospitals in the United States.

With a student body selected from a wide variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds, XUSOM assuresyou a rich mix of experiences. We at Xavier are proud of our traditions and excited about the future of ourinstitution. We hope you will join in creating our new traditions.

If we can provide you with any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions

Department.

My best wishes as you pursue your career in medicine.

Ravishankar BhooplapurPresident

Presidents

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Dear Prospective Student,

You have selected a most demanding career path. The formal study of medicine dictates a maturededication to excellence and a lifelong commitment to the continuous pursuit of the rapidly advancingscience of human health. Thus your formal education is essentially never ending.

By selecting the Xavier University School of Medicine on the island of Aruba, you choose the properenvironment to accomplish the rigorous task of mastering the basic medical sciences. Being away fromformer association and possible distractions, you can indeed focus on the coursework necessary and in ashort sixteen months be prepared to be assigned to the United States and redirect your focus toward clinicamedicine in quality hospitals throughout the United States.

This decision will be financially practical, academically excellent and personally rewarding. I look forwardto your successes as you begin the esteemed career of Doctor of Medicine.

Academically talented high school graduates have taken advantage of the pre-medical curriculum offeredon the Xavier Campus in Aruba. They identified a course of study that could reduce the usual eight yearmedical quest for the MD degree to as few as five and one half years. This pathway is definitely ademanding one, both in time and personal effort, but brings with it the ability to consolidate ones studytime as well as reduce the financial demands of tuition, housing and maintenance costs that accompanythe saved two and one half years in the standard paced curriculum.

Respectfully,

Benjamin L. Stalnaker, M.D.

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Vice President

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Xavier University School of Medicine is located in the capital city of Oranjestad, where traditional, airyshopping malls mix with the bustling energy of government and commercial buildings. Along thewharf, merchants sell fresh

fish and produce off theirboats. Depending on thetime of the year, you canfind yourself in themiddle of Carnival, asummertime festival, orthe New Yearscelebration.

The beautiful island of Aruba is among the most southern of the Caribbean Islands in the LesserAntilles. As a Constituent Country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba is governed by aparliament and a cabinet.

Renowned for its white sandy beaches on the western and southern coasts, Aruba enjoys a sunnyclimate, making it a year-round tropical paradise for students and visitors alike. The averagetemperature is 82 F, and rainfall is moderate. (Aruba is located outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.)The road system and public transportation make getting around the island easy. Arubas population of12,000 inhabitants is composed of a broad international mixture of well-educated people with a pleasantfriendly nature and a zest for life. Its strong economy, excellent living conditions and prime weathermake it the ideal location to study medicine.

About Aruba & the Capital City of Oranjestad


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Instead of focusing onlarge classroom lectures,

the new syllabus emphasizessmall-group learning

and greater interactionamong students and faculty.


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XUSOM MD Curriculum

Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba offers four year MD program and five year pre-medical-MDprogram. The curriculum is based on U.S. medical education standards to ensure a successful academiccareer and to correlate with licensure guidelines.

4 Year M.D. ProgramXUSOMs accelerated program provides four academic years of medical education that satisfy the totalnumber of hours required as well as clinical exposure. Twenty months of pre-clinical courses in biomedicasciences are combined with Clinical Board Series, utilizing patient and physician educators to maximizethe experience for each student. This is followed by 72 weeks of clinical opportunities in core and electiveclerkships, as well as clinical research. The curriculum has sufficient flexibility for students to pursueextensive research and advanced degrees, participate in special tracks, and explore other avenues ofprofessional growth.

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The 4-Year MD Program Credit Hours

First SemesterMED 5442 Gross Anatomy 9MED 5489 Histology and Cell & Molecular Biology 6MED 5436 Biostatistics and Epidemiology 4MED 5418 Medical Embryology 2

Second SemesterMED 6519 Biochemistry 7MED 6562 Medical Physiology 7MED 6574 Neuroscience 7

Third SemesterMED 7650 Pathology I 7MED 7684A Medical Microbiology 6MED 7684B Medical Immunology 2

MED 7633 Behavioral Sciences and Medical Ethics 4MED 7635 Genetics 2

Fourth SemesterMED 8750 Pathology II 7MED 8763 Pharmacology 8MED 8762 Physical Diagnosis 6

Clinical Medicine in the United States Clinical Board SessionsCBS 9873 Introduction to USMLE Step 1 12CBS 9841 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8CBS 9824 Getting into U.S. Residencies 1

Total 105

Core Primary Care Rotations (48 Weeks) WeeksFP Family Medicine 6PEDS Pediatrics 6OB/GYN Obstetrics & Gynecology 6PSY Behavioral Medicine 6IM 1 2 3 Internal Medicine 12SURG 1 2 3 Surgery 12

Elective Rotations (24 Weeks)Senior Students Choice 24Total 72


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Course Description

XUSOM MD Curriculum

Basic Science (MD I)Gross Anatomy provides students the opportunity to directly participate in the observation of the humanbody at the gross and ultrastructural level as it relates to human function. Students are introduced to tissueorgan, muscular and central nervous systems functions and their relationships to the course of humandisease.

Histology and Cell Biology provides a complete understanding of structural organization of cells, tissuesand organ systems. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between structure and function. Students wildirectly observe micro-anatomical structures in the lab and begin using their knowledge of normalstructures in clinical problem solving.

Biostatistics and Epidemiology is designed to allow students to apply statistical analysis technique, withemphasis on epidemiology events. Students participate in data collection and presentation, basicprobability theory, the concepts of population, samples, correlations and regression, analysis, and

nonparametric methods of disease.Medical Embryology helps students to understand the patterns and principles of fertilization and normaembryonic and fetal development of mammalian organ systems. Students will also examine the teratologyof structure and functional prenatal anomalies in the developing fetus.

Basic Sciences (MD II)Biochemistry explores the relationship of macromolecular structures and chemical biology, with emphasison how they affect the course of diseases.

Medical Physiology provides an in-depth study of the complexity of human physiology. Students learnto apply a higher level of reasoning skills to all the major organ systems of the body as they are related tohealth and disease.

Neuroscience addresses the biology of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior and disease.Students cover neuronal structure and function, communication at the synapse, the gross organization ofthe brain and spinal cord, sensory processing, motor responses and higher function, and cognition.

Basic Science (MD III)Pathology instructs students in the study of biochemical, structural and functional changes in cells, tissuesand organs, which cause or are caused by disease. Students will expand and extend their knowledge ofnormal structures and functions into the realm of the disease process.

Medical Microbiology demonstrates the pathogenic microorganism processes that are necessary formastering the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human infectious disease.

Medical Immunology instructs students about the role of the immune system in various human diseasesincluding cancer, autoimmune disease, infectious disease allergies, and immunodeficiency. Studentsactively research topics to understand clinical immunology as it relates to the study and processes ofdiseases.

Behavioral Sciences and Medical Ethics provides the prospective physician with the basic understandingof human behavior in the context of health and sickness. It also provides an opportunity for students ofmedicine to understand their own behavior in the context of various medical settings. Students becomefamiliar with major theories of ethics and justice and learn about care codes of ethics, ongoing disputes,patient rights, and research in this area.


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Basic Science (MD IV)Pathology II is a continuation of material presented in Pathology I and is applied to the organs andsystems.

Pharmacology instructs students as to the principles, language and classes of therapeutic agents. Studentsgain an understanding of distribution, metabolism, excretion, and the mechanisms by which drugsproduce thematic effects.

Physical Diagnosis initiates students to the process of interviewing, taking patient histories, and usingroutine physical examination techniques. Students learn how to document their findings in a mannerconsistent with current legal and ethical expectations and are exposed to healthy and non-healthy patientsduring this time.

MD V semesterUpon successful completion of Basic Medical Science, students transfer to our U.S. affiliate center to

complete their MD V requirements and prepare for their Clinical Clerkship. During this time, studentsattend classes at our facility which include:

Introduction to Clinical Medicine: Getting into Residency: USMLE (Step I) Review Course:

Note: Our USMLE (Step 1) Review Course, offered by Kaplan testing agencies, prepares students not onlyfor the exam but also for a smooth transition into clinical medicine in the United States. Students gainvaluable knowledge during this time and a clear comprehension of the health care system and post-graduate medical training in the United States.

Clinical Clerkship / Core RotationsDuring this time, students become directly involved in the care of patients and the study of disease processXUSOM is proud to have secured the greatest number of the most sought after clinical rotations in theUnited States for its students.

Students rotate through the following clerkships:

12 Weeks of Internal Medicine 12 Weeks General Surgery 6 Weeks of Family Practice 6 Weeks of Ob/Gyn 6 Weeks of Pediatrics 6 Weeks of Psychiatry

Once these core rotations are complete, XUSOMs 4th year medical students participate in 24 weeks ofelectives. These electives provide students with a transition from postgraduate training by introducing

them to the many fields of medicine and enhancing both their clinical and diagnostic skills.

Electives Include:

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XUSOM MD Curriculum

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Practice Gastroenterology

Hematology Immunology Infectious Disease Nephrology Neurology

Oncology Pulmonary Psychiatry Rheumatology


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5 1/2 Year M.D. ProgramThis rewarding program provides four semesters of focused pre-medical studies to fully prepare studentsfor their pre-clinical studies at Xavier University School of Medicine. Typical high school graduates tendto be prepared for residency before the age of 23. Most of our 5 1/2-Year Program students save time bynot having to secure their position as a medical student with a bachelors or a masters degree. Pre-medcourses completed at Xavier allow students to qualify for medical licensure.

PREMEDICAL SCHEDULE

Pre-Med 1: 21 Credit Hours TotalPRM 1101 General Biology I 6PRM 1201 General Chemistry I 5PRM 1301 Pre-Calculus 4

PRM 1401 English I 6

Pre-Med 2: 22 Credit Hours TotalPRM 2102 Biology II 6PRM 2202 General Chemistry II 5PRM 2302 Calculus 5PRM 2402 English II 6

Pre-Med 3: 23 Credit Hours TotalPRM 3501 Physics I 6PRM 3601 Psychology 5PRM 3203 Organic Chemistry I 6

PRM 3111 Introduction to Histology and Cell Biology 6

Pre-Med 4: 24 Credit Hours TotalPRM 4502 Physics II 6PRM 4611 Ethics 3PRM 4700 Medical Terminology 3PRM 4204 Organic Chemistry II 6PRM 4115 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 6

XUSOM Pre-Medical Curriculum

Course Description

All students successfully completing the XUSOM Pre-med Program automatically gain advancementinto the 4-Year MD program, thus completing their medical school career.


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Pre-Med IGeneral Biology I introduces fundamental concepts in biology, including cell structures and functions,metabolism, molecular and organism genetics, and animal development and function.

General Chemistry I introduces fundamental concepts of general chemistry, including atomic theorychemical composition, thermo-chemistry, gases, bonding, solids, liquids, and solutions.

Pre-Calculus is an introductory course that reviews the basic properties of logarithms and exponents. Theexponential functions and derivatives for simple functions are also introduced.

English I provides a systematic and practical introduction to the techniques of effective college Englishskills. A review of grammar and syntax is included, and students build the skills necessary to write paperseffectively.

Pre-Med IIBiology II continues covering concepts in biological sciences, including physiology and environmental

population concepts.Chemistry II offers further study of important concepts, theories and laws in inorganic and organicchemistry that provide an understanding of physical and biological processes.

Calculus is a second-semester calculus course with emphasis on application. It covers optimization offunctions with two or more variables, various integration techniques, and differential equations.

English II is a second-semester course that addresses various means of improving effective communicationthrough critical thinking, careful writing, and the understanding of purpose as a writer.

Pre-Med IIIGeneral Physics I introduces fundamental concepts in physics, including mechanics, properties of matterthermodynamics, heat, and wave motion. It is aimed specifically toward the medical sciences.

General Psychology is an introductory class that explores the science of behavior, focusing on theindividual as an adapting biological system. Topics include methodology, physiology, and perception.

Organic Chemistry introduces the structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of carboncompounds, hydrocarbons, nonfunctional and polyfunctional compounds, with an emphasis onstructures.

Intro to Histology focuses on understanding microanatomy of the human body. It emphasizes thecharacteristics of the basic tissue types that form organ systems and how they function.

Pre-Med IVGeneral Physics II continues the study of fundamental concepts in physics. This mathematical course is

designed for the medical profession.Ethics examines a selection of moral issues in contemporary society. Topics include biomedical ethics,environmental quality, philosophical foundations, and sexuality.

Medical Terminology offers an introduction to medical terms through an analysis of their construction(including, prefix, suffix, roots, abbreviations) and their appropriate medical usage.

Organic Chemistry II continues the study of organic chemistry, providing introduction to lipids,carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and spectroscopy as they relate to clinical medicine.

Introduction to Anatomy focuses on the structures and functions of the bodys various systems.Additionally, functional disease pathologies, biomechanical systems, and anatomical kinetics arestudied.

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Pre-Medical MD Program PrerequisitesCandidates who pursue our basic four-semester pre-medical science curriculum must attend certain

prescribed courses before transitioning into the MD program. To ensure a successful academic transitionat XUSOM, the following high school courses must be completed according to an official high schooltranscript: English, social studies, a foreign language, math, science, as well as additional subjects. In somecases, GRE scores may be used to satisfy enrollment requirements.

The following requirements must be met: GPA: >3.0 High School Diploma SAT: >1200 Tofel: >231 (Outside U.S.) IELETS: >6.0 GRE: >500

MD Program Prerequisites:Applicants for the four-year MD Program are required to finish at least two academic years and 90 credihours of undergraduate studies including the following subjects:

Admissions and Selection ProcessXavier University School of Medicine welcomes students from around the world who are passionate aboutand committed to beginning a career in medicine. In order to begin your journey, several items are requiredto activate your application. Note: Students from outside the United States or Canada MUST submit acourse-by-course description in an Official Transcript.

STEP IAn applicant must first submit:

Once all of the above items have been received and the application is complete, the Academic ReviewCommittee evaluates applications. The admissions department then schedules a phone interview withappropriate candidates. XUSOM reserves the right to change entry requirements, admissions policies andapplication procedures at any time without prior notice.

Subsequent to the interview, applicants will be notified within 15 business days of the committees

decision. Once an applicant has received an acceptance letter, he or she must respond to the offer ofcandidacy and submit a $1,000 non-refundable seat deposit to secure a position in the entering classStudents must pay this fee no later than two weeks from the date of receiving their acceptance letter. Theseat deposit is applied towards the students first semester tuition.

STEP IIAn accepted applicant must then submit:

XUSOM Admission Requirements

Admission

English (6 credit hours) Organic Chemistry (8 credit hours) Biology (8 credit hours)

Physics (8 credit hours) General Chemistry (8 credit hours) Mathematics (8 credit hours)

Eight passport-sized photos Copy of valid passport (including all pages) Birth certificate, Apostille DINA, and a copy of

drivers license

Copy of Social Security card and insurance cards Health records showing immunization for MMR

TB, Hepatitis B Police background check

Official Application (obtainable online) A $49 US, non-refundable application fee (payable

to Xavier Admissions Aruba) Current Resume/CV

Official (English translated) Transcripts from alhigher education institutions

At least two Letters of Recommendation (fromdoctors, professors, professional contacts)

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Transfer Requirements:Candidates wishing to transfer from other institutions of higher education are encouraged to apply as

soon as possible due to space availability. Upon receipt and review of Official Transcripts from formerlyattended institutions, the Academic Review Committee decides which courses to credit. Courses takenmore than eight years prior to the application will be considered at the discretion of the review committeeunless the candidate obtained a Bachelors degree.

The Committee also has the discretion to accept students who transfer from complementary medical schooprograms. Transfer credits for MD Program classes will be given only for classes passed successfullyat IMED-listed MD programs. All transfer credit classes must be completed within seven years fromthe date of graduation from XUSOM.

Housing and Student ServicesXUSOM offers to place students at several contracted privately-owned residential apartment facilities andprivately-owned homes for rental. All are within walking distance from the schools campus, and mostcome fully furnished. They provide secure parking facilities for students who wish to rent a car. A housingagreement must be signed by the student prior to beginning of the semester. Rents range from $650 to$1,200 a month, depending on amenities.

Faculty AdvisorsMoving to and living in a foreign country can be difficult and challenging. XUSOM attends to its studentsneeds by assigning each new medical student a faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to develop aprofessional relationship with their advisors, who can recommend appropriate action regarding grades as

well as any other academic or personal issues.

Immigration Policies and ProceduresAll students need to ensure that they have obtained all appropriate paperwork in advance of theirdeparture for Aruba. Students must submit ORIGINAL documents to the New Student Coordinator asearly as possible, which allows the staff in Aruba to process and submit to new students an In-FlightPermission Slip. This is required to process your Student Visa. For students from outside the United Statesand Canada, all additional documents must be attested by the Departments of Foreign Affairs in yourcountry. They must then be submitted to the Dutch Consulate, which will Apostille the documents.

Technology and Library ServicesIn XUSOMs state of the art library system, our students have access to more than 700 medical publicationsand over 2,800 current medical texts, all of which are available through the schools new electronicnetwork. Additionally, XUSOM has upgraded a new computer-based teaching system in every classroomwhich includes LCD projector screens, as well as wireless Internet access throughout the campus. Allstudents are provided with a school e-mail account, which is the main communication link amongstudents, faculty, and the administration. Finally, as part of XUSOMs continuing upgrades, in the nearfuture students will be able to access all lectures, class schedules and lecture notes online.

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Financial Payment PlansTo help you afford the premium education doctors need, Xavier University School of Medicine offers a rapidlyexpanding variety of financial options including loans, scholarships, and payment plans. Our Finance Departmen

is available to help you to bridge the gap between the cost of medical school and your financial abilities. More andmore students are choosing our payment plan option, which is not a loan and thus involves no interest chargesThere is an annual enrollment fee assessed monthly.

Tuition and Fees (North American Students Only)Each student is responsible for the timely payment of tuition and associated fees. Payment may be made bypersonnel check, money order or credit card, 30 days prior to the beginning of each semester. Students are billed aleast 45 days prior to the start of the semester.

Pre-Medical Program (4 Semesters) 15 Weeks Per Semester $4,500 US Per Semester

Basic Medical Science (4 Semesters) 15 Weeks Per Semester $6,500 US Per Semester

Basic Medical Science (5th Semester) (1 Semester) 15 Weeks in Atlanta Affiliate

5th Semester Kaplan USMLE Step I Review Course Options (Required)(Note: All are discounted prices from Kaplan.) Live Preparation Course $900.00 US US Retreat Course $1,600.00 US Deluxe Live Prep. $1,750.00 US

MD Clinical Science Programs (6 Semesters) 12 Weeks Per Semester $7,700 US Per Semester

Per Credit Hour Tuition Pre-Med $250.00 US up to 11 Credit Hours Basic Science $350.00 US up to 11 Credit Hours MD 5 $359.00 US per Credit Hour Clinical Rotations $750.00 US per Week

Fees Registration Fee $700.00 US one-time fee, prior to incoming semester Malpractice Insurance $1,200.00 US per Clinical year Wire Transfer Fee $50.00 US Late Tuition Fee $200.00 US Immigration Fee $1,000.00 US (approximately)Note: Refundable deposit for Aruba Visa Application Books $600.00 US (approximately) Cost of Living per month $400.00 to $600.00 US (approximately) Application Fee $49.00 US

XUSOM North American Students Only

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In XUSOMs state of the art librarysystem, our students have access to

more than 700 medical publicationand over 2,800 current medical texts

all of which are available through thschools new electronic network.

XUSOMs accelerated programprovides four academic years of

medical education that satisfythe total number of hours required

as well as clinical exposure.


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Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba takes pride in

hosting the White Coat Ceremony and Presentation of Awards.

Tomorrows doctors proudly receive theirdiplomas on Graduation Day.

HonorableMinister ofEducation,

Marisol Tromppresenting astudent with

an award.


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At Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba,

we are proud of our traditions

and excited about your future.


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ARUBACAMPUS

Paardenbaaistraat 12

Oranjestad, ArubaDutch Caribbean

Tel: 011-297-588-7766Fax: 011-297-588-7051

NORTH AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVEOFFICE

1400 Old Country Road, Ste. C-109Westbury, New York 11590

USATel: 1-516-333-2224

Fax: 1-516-333-8151

Visit us on the Web at www.xusom.com.

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