Xavier University School of Medicine
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2004 |
| President | Ravishankar Bhooplapur |
| Location | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| Website | www.xusom.com |
Xavier University School of Medicine is a private medical school located in Oranjestad, Aruba.
About
Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) was founded in 2004 and is chartered by the government of Aruba with authorization by the Ministry of Education of Aruba. Located in Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, students are provided with a safe and secure atmosphere to focus on their studies. As the largest city in Aruba, Oranjestad can easily be reached by direct flights from all over the world.
Many shopping malls, government offices and fast food restaurants are located within walking distance of the campus. The close proximity to the central bus station allows student's easy access to all parts of the island.
The campus itself is a renovated, modern facility with over 125,000 square feet of space. The entire facility has central air condition and is equipped with wireless technology throughout. Students are guaranteed secured access to the campus at all times, as XUSOM has nighttime and weekend security officers on site. The campus encompasses a vibrant multicultural atmosphere where all students feel accepted and comfortable. The university is anticipated to move to a new larger and improved campus soon.
Curriculum
The MD Program at XUSOM is delivered over four calendar years. During the first two years, which cover the basic sciences, students study at the university's campus in Aruba. During the last two years, which cover the clinical sciences, students move on to clinical clerkships at the university's affiliated hospitals in the United States.
The first two years concentrate on the traditional basic sciences discipline. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of these first two years, along with small group discussions designed for problem-based learning and early integration of basic sciences into the clinical experience. The basic science courses use didactic lectures, laboratory instruction, supplemental instruction, case-based learning, question-based reviews, small-group tutorials, peer teaching and computer-assisted instruction. The university encourages students to find their way of learning and provides many tools to assist.
The total curriculum for clinical rotations is 84 weeks, including 48 weeks of core clinical rotations, 24 weeks of elective rotations, and 12 weeks of hospital rotations (sub-internships).
Accreditation
Xavier University School of Medicine is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED)[1] and in the WHO's AVICENNA Directory for medicine.[2] We are chartered by the government of Aruba. We are also provisionally accredited by the CAAM-HP and ACCM. In 2015, Xavier University School of Medicine was approved by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Tuition and Fees
MD 1-5 tuition is $9,000 per semester. Clinical tuition is $11,880 per semester. [3]
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Coordinates: 12°31′52″N 70°02′15″W / 12.531036°N 70.037618°W