SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Xavier University School of Medicine is chartered by the government of Aruba and authorized by the Ministry of Education of Aruba to issue the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Located in Arubas 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 a sense 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 States. Additionally, we offer ample opportunities to complete elective rotations in various disciplines at a growing number of locations throughout the United States. After students complete After students complete 18 months of basic medical sciences 18 months of basic medical in Aruba, they move on to clinical rotations in the United sciences in Aruba, they move States. A four-semester pre-medical education track is also available.

About Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba

Xaviers pre-clinical and medical courses are taught by distinguished doctors from the United States, and its new administrative teams effectively lead educators throughout their professional careers with the highest of standards. Cost is of course a primary concern for students who wish to pursue medical studies. While the average cost of attending a four-year medical school in the United States can reach $200,000, the cost at XUSOM for a comparable education is approximately $80,000.

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Fast Facts Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba

 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  Curriculum: U.S.-based, weighted with USMLE-style questions  Clinical Rotations: 15 contracted hospital throughout the United States

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Chancellors Message
Dear Prospective Student,

Physicians have an awesome responsibility to preserve peoples health and to care for the sick and injured. Education is a lifelong process which begins in medical school and continues for the rest of your life. Xavier University School of Medicine prepares you for that journey by teaching you the basic scientific facts, imparting clinical acumen, and instilling values that are essential to having a successful career as a physician. Xaviers faculty is comprised of physicians and teachers who share our mission and values. All the board members of our University are practicing physicians in the United States who are committed to providing a quality education at an affordable cost. We all look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful island of Aruba, where Xavier fosters an atmosphere conducive to learning and professional growth. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, J.G. Bhat, M.D. Chancellor

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Presidents Message
Dear Applicant,

The administration at Xavier University School of Medicine is happy to provide you with detailed information about the accessible and affordable medical education that we offer students from around the world. We offer a comprehensive and an accredited quality medical education geared towards licensure in the United States. Our graduates go on to practice medicine around the world, fulfilling the important societal function that doctors serve to humanity.

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

In order to make the learning experience all-inclusive, Xavier provides experimental learning through simulation didactics, patient-doctor relationship exploration, and a full array of laboratories. All of our students are provided Kaplan USMLE review to help ensure success at USMLE Step 1. They complete their clinical clerkships at affiliated hospitals in the United States. With a student body selected from a wide variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds, XUSOM assures you a rich mix of experiences. We at Xavier are proud of our traditions and excited about the future of our institution. 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 Bhooplapur President

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Vice President of Academic Affairs Message

Dear Prospective Student, You have selected a most demanding career path. The formal study of medicine dictates a mature dedication to excellence and a lifelong commitment to the continuous pursuit of the rapidly advancing science 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 proper environment to accomplish the rigorous task of mastering the basic medical sciences. Being away from former association and possible distractions, you can indeed focus on the coursework necessary and in a short sixteen months be prepared to be assigned to the United States and redirect your focus toward clinical medicine in quality hospitals throughout the United States. This decision will be financially practical, academically excellent and personally rewarding. I look forward to 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 offered on the Xavier Campus in Aruba. They identified a course of study that could reduce the usual eight year medical quest for the MD degree to as few as five and one half years. This pathway is definitely a demanding one, both in time and personal effort, but brings with it the ability to consolidate ones study time as well as reduce the financial demands of tuition, housing and maintenance costs that accompany the saved two and one half years in the standard paced curriculum. Respectfully, Benjamin L. Stalnaker, M.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs

Xavier University School of Medicine is located in the capital city of Oranjestad, where traditional, airy shopping malls mix with the bustling energy of government and commercial buildings. Along the wharf, merchants sell fresh fish and produce off their boats. Depending on the time of the year, you can find yourself in the middle of Carnival, a summertime festival, or the New Years celebration.

Renowned for its white sandy beaches on the western and southern coasts, Aruba enjoys a sunny climate, making it a year-round tropical paradise for students and visitors alike. The average temperature 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 of 12,000 inhabitants is composed of a broad international mixture of well-educated people with a pleasant, friendly nature and a zest for life. Its strong economy, excellent living conditions and prime weather make it the ideal location to study medicine.

he beautiful island of Aruba is among the most southern of the Caribbean Islands in the Lesser Antilles. As a Constituent Country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba is governed by a parliament and a cabinet.

About Aruba & the Capital City of Oranjestad

Instead of focusing on large classroom lectures, the new syllabus emphasizes small-group learning and greater interaction among students and faculty.

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MD Curriculum

Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba offers four year MD program and five year pre-medical-MD program. The curriculum is based on U.S. medical education standards to ensure a successful academic career and to correlate with licensure guidelines. 4 Year M.D. Program XUSOMs accelerated program provides four academic years of medical education that satisfy the total number of hours required as well as clinical exposure. Twenty months of pre-clinical courses in biomedical sciences are combined with Clinical Board Series, utilizing patient and physician educators to maximize the experience for each student. This is followed by 72 weeks of clinical opportunities in core and elective clerkships, as well as clinical research. The curriculum has sufficient flexibility for students to pursue extensive research and advanced degrees, participate in special tracks, and explore other avenues of professional growth.
The 4-Year MD Program First Semester MED 5442 Gross Anatomy MED 5489 Histology and Cell & Molecular Biology MED 5436 Biostatistics and Epidemiology MED 5418 Medical Embryology Second Semester MED 6519 Biochemistry MED 6562 Medical Physiology MED 6574 Neuroscience Third Semester MED 7650 Pathology I MED 7684A Medical Microbiology MED 7684B Medical Immunology MED 7633 Behavioral Sciences and Medical Ethics MED 7635 Genetics Fourth Semester MED 8750 Pathology II MED 8763 Pharmacology MED 8762 Physical Diagnosis CBS 9873 CBS 9841 CBS 9824 FP PEDS OB/GYN PSY IM 1 2 3 SURG 1 2 3 Credit Hours 9 6 4 2 7 7 7 7 6 2 4 2 7 8 6

Overview

Clinical Medicine in the United States Clinical Board Sessions Introduction to USMLE Step 1 12 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8 Getting into U.S. Residencies 1 Total 105 Core Primary Care Rotations (48 Weeks) Family Medicine Pediatrics Obstetrics & Gynecology Behavioral Medicine Internal Medicine Surgery Elective Rotations (24 Weeks) Senior Students Choice Total Weeks 6 6 6 6 12 12 24 72

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MD Curriculum

Basic Science (MD I)

Gross Anatomy provides students the opportunity to directly participate in the observation of the human body at the gross and ultrastructural level as it relates to human function. Students are introduced to tissue organ, muscular and central nervous systems functions and their relationships to the course of human disease. Histology and Cell Biology provides a complete understanding of structural organization of cells, tissues, and organ systems. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between structure and function. Students will directly observe micro-anatomical structures in the lab and begin using their knowledge of normal structures in clinical problem solving. Biostatistics and Epidemiology is designed to allow students to apply statistical analysis technique, with emphasis on epidemiology events. Students participate in data collection and presentation, basic probability 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 normal embryonic and fetal development of mammalian organ systems. Students will also examine the teratology of structure and functional prenatal anomalies in the developing fetus.

Basic Sciences (MD II)

Biochemistry explores the relationship of macromolecular structures and chemical biology, with emphasis on how they affect the course of diseases.

Medical Physiology provides an in-depth study of the complexity of human physiology. Students learn to apply a higher level of reasoning skills to all the major organ systems of the body as they are related to health 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 of the 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, tissues and organs, which cause or are caused by disease. Students will expand and extend their knowledge of normal structures and functions into the realm of the disease process. Medical Immunology instructs students about the role of the immune system in various human diseases including cancer, autoimmune disease, infectious disease allergies, and immunodeficiency. Students actively research topics to understand clinical immunology as it relates to the study and processes of diseases. Medical Microbiology demonstrates the pathogenic microorganism processes that are necessary for mastering the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human infectious disease.

Behavioral Sciences and Medical Ethics provides the prospective physician with the basic understanding of human behavior in the context of health and sickness. It also provides an opportunity for students of medicine to understand their own behavior in the context of various medical settings. Students become familiar 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)

MD Curriculum

Course Description

Pathology II is a continuation of material presented in Pathology I and is applied to the organs and systems. Pharmacology instructs students as to the principles, language and classes of therapeutic agents. Students gain an understanding of distribution, metabolism, excretion, and the mechanisms by which drugs produce thematic effects. Physical Diagnosis initiates students to the process of interviewing, taking patient histories, and using routine physical examination techniques. Students learn how to document their findings in a manner consistent with current legal and ethical expectations and are exposed to healthy and non-healthy patients during this time.

MD V semester

Upon 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, students attend classes at our facility which include: Introduction to Clinical Medicine: Getting into Residency: USMLE (Step I) Review Course:

Clinical Clerkship / Core Rotations

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

During this time, students become directly involved in the care of patients and the study of disease process. XUSOM is proud to have secured the greatest number of the most sought after clinical rotations in the United States for its students. Students rotate through the following clerkships: 12 Weeks of Internal Medicine 6 Weeks of Family Practice 6 Weeks of Pediatrics 12 Weeks General Surgery 6 Weeks of Ob/Gyn 6 Weeks of Psychiatry

Once these core rotations are complete, XUSOMs 4th year medical students participate in 24 weeks of electives. 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: Cardiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Practice Gastroenterology Hematology Immunology Infectious Disease Nephrology Neurology Oncology Pulmonary Psychiatry Rheumatology

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Pre-Medical Curriculum

5 1/2 Year M.D. Program

This rewarding program provides four semesters of focused pre-medical studies to fully prepare students for their pre-clinical studies at Xavier University School of Medicine. Typical high school graduates tend to be prepared for residency before the age of 23. Most of our 5 1/2-Year Program students save time by not having to secure their position as a medical student with a bachelors or a masters degree. Pre-med courses completed at Xavier allow students to qualify for medical licensure.

PREMEDICAL SCHEDULE

Pre-Med 1: 21 Credit Hours Total PRM 1101 General Biology I PRM 1201 General Chemistry I PRM 1301 Pre-Calculus PRM 1401 English I

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

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Pre-Med 3: 23 Credit Hours Total PRM 3501 Physics I PRM 3601 Psychology PRM 3203 Organic Chemistry I PRM 3111 Introduction to Histology and Cell Biology Pre-Med 4: 24 Credit Hours Total PRM 4502 Physics II PRM 4611 Ethics PRM 4700 Medical Terminology PRM 4204 Organic Chemistry II PRM 4115 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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

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Pre-Med I

Pre-Medical Curriculum

Course Description

General 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 theory, chemical composition, thermo-chemistry, gases, bonding, solids, liquids, and solutions. Pre-Calculus is an introductory course that reviews the basic properties of logarithms and exponents. The exponential functions and derivatives for simple functions are also introduced. English I provides a systematic and practical introduction to the techniques of effective college English skills. A review of grammar and syntax is included, and students build the skills necessary to write papers effectively.

Pre-Med II

Biology 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 organic chemistry that provide an understanding of physical and biological processes. Calculus is a second-semester calculus course with emphasis on application. It covers optimization of functions 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 communication through critical thinking, careful writing, and the understanding of purpose as a writer. General Physics I introduces fundamental concepts in physics, including mechanics, properties of matter, thermodynamics, 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 the individual as an adapting biological system. Topics include methodology, physiology, and perception. Organic Chemistry introduces the structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of carbon compounds, hydrocarbons, nonfunctional and polyfunctional compounds, with an emphasis on structures. Intro to Histology focuses on understanding microanatomy of the human body. It emphasizes the characteristics of the basic tissue types that form organ systems and how they function. General 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 are studied.

Pre-Med III

Pre-Med IV

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Admission Requirements

Pre-Medical MD Program Prerequisites

Candidates 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 transition at XUSOM, the following high school courses must be completed according to an official high school transcript: English, social studies, a foreign language, math, science, as well as additional subjects. In some cases, GRE scores may be used to satisfy enrollment requirements. The following requirements must be met: GPA: >3.0 High School Diploma Tofel: >231 (Outside U.S.) IELETS: >6.0 SAT: >1200 GRE: >500

MD Program Prerequisites:

Applicants for the four-year MD Program are required to finish at least two academic years and 90 credit hours of undergraduate studies including the following subjects: English (6 credit hours) Physics (8 credit hours) Organic Chemistry (8 credit hours) General Chemistry (8 credit hours) Biology (8 credit hours) Mathematics (8 credit hours)

Admissions and Selection Process

Xavier University School of Medicine welcomes students from around the world who are passionate about and committed to beginning a career in medicine. In order to begin your journey, several items are required to activate your application. Note: Students from outside the United States or Canada MUST submit a course-by-course description in an Official Transcript. STEP I An applicant must first submit: Official Application (obtainable online) Official (English translated) Transcripts from all A $49 US, non-refundable application fee (payable higher education institutions to Xavier Admissions Aruba) At least two Letters of Recommendation (from Current Resume/CV doctors, professors, professional contacts) Personal Statement Once all of the above items have been received and the application is complete, the Academic Review Committee evaluates applications. The admissions department then schedules a phone interview with appropriate candidates. XUSOM reserves the right to change entry requirements, admissions policies and application 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 of candidacy and submit a $1,000 non-refundable seat deposit to secure a position in the entering class. Students must pay this fee no later than two weeks from the date of receiving their acceptance letter. The seat deposit is applied towards the students first semester tuition. STEP II An accepted applicant must then submit:

Copy of Social Security card and insurance cards Eight passport-sized photos Copy of valid passport (including all pages) Health records showing immunization for MMR, TB, Hepatitis B Birth certificate, Apostille DINA, and a copy of Police background check drivers license

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Transfer Requirements:

Admission Requirements

Admission

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 formerly attended institutions, the Academic Review Committee decides which courses to credit. Courses taken more than eight years prior to the application will be considered at the discretion of the review committee, unless the candidate obtained a Bachelors degree. The Committee also has the discretion to accept students who transfer from complementary medical school programs. Transfer credits for MD Program classes will be given only for classes passed successfully at IMED-listed MD programs. All transfer credit classes must be completed within seven years from the date of graduation from XUSOM.

Housing and Student Services

XUSOM offers to place students at several contracted privately-owned residential apartment facilities and privately-owned homes for rental. All are within walking distance from the schools campus, and most come fully furnished. They provide secure parking facilities for students who wish to rent a car. A housing agreement 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 Advisors

Moving to and living in a foreign country can be difficult and challenging. XUSOM attends to its students needs by assigning each new medical student a faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to develop a professional relationship with their advisors, who can recommend appropriate action regarding grades as well as any other academic or personal issues.

Immigration Policies and Procedures

All students need to ensure that they have obtained all appropriate paperwork in advance of their departure for Aruba. Students must submit ORIGINAL documents to the New Student Coordinator as early as possible, which allows the staff in Aruba to process and submit to new students an In-Flight Permission Slip. This is required to process your Student Visa. For students from outside the United States and Canada, all additional documents must be attested by the Departments of Foreign Affairs in your country. They must then be submitted to the Dutch Consulate, which will Apostille the documents.

Technology and Library Services

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

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North American Students Only

Financial Payment Plans

To help you afford the premium education doctors need, Xavier University School of Medicine offers a rapidly expanding variety of financial options including loans, scholarships, and payment plans. Our Finance Department is available to help you to bridge the gap between the cost of medical school and your financial abilities. More and more students are choosing our payment plan option, which is not a loan and thus involves no interest charges. There is an annual enrollment fee assessed monthly.

Tuition and Fees (North American Students Only)

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

Each student is responsible for the timely payment of tuition and associated fees. Payment may be made by personnel check, money order or credit card, 30 days prior to the beginning of each semester. Students are billed at least 45 days prior to the start of the 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 Basic Science MD 5 Clinical Rotations

Fees

$250.00 US up to 11 Credit Hours $350.00 US up to 11 Credit Hours $359.00 US per Credit Hour $750.00 US per Week

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

In XUSOMs state of the art library system, our students have access to more than 700 medical publications and over 2,800 current medical texts, all of which are available through the schools new electronic network.

XUSOMs accelerated program provides four academic years of medical education that satisfy the total number of hours required as well as clinical exposure.

Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba takes pride in hosting the White Coat Ceremony and Presentation of Awards. Tomorrows doctors proudly receive their diplomas on Graduation Day.

Honorable Minister of Education, Marisol Tromp presenting a student with an award.

At Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba, we are proud of our traditions and excited about your future.

NORTH AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE 1400 Old Country Road, Ste. C-109 Westbury, New York 11590 USA Tel: 1-516-333-2224 Fax: 1-516-333-8151 Visit us on the Web at www.xusom.com.

ARUBA CAMPUS Paardenbaaistraat 12 Oranjestad, Aruba Dutch Caribbean Tel: 011-297-588-7766 Fax: 011-297-588-7051

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