School of Medicine

The Xavier University School of Medicine at Aruba was founded to train students in the art of medicine using a US based curriculum. The entire focus of our program is to ensure students receive the knowledge they need to successfully enter residencies in the United States as competent physicians.

The biggest challenge medical students' face in medical school is passing their United States Medical Licensure Examinations, (USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2). These exams must be successfully completed before applying to residency. Our basic science curriculum is USMLE-based. The Xavier University School of Medicine at Aruba has numerous ACGME clinical clerkships sites; all of which take place in the United States.

While in the US, students are required to attend USMLE board review with KAPLAN. Students are also required to attend grand rounds, didactics and other educational programs. Our USMLE based basic science curriculum combined with our strong US based clinical programs, ensures that all our students are prepared to successfully negotiate their USMLE Step exams.

International Medical Student

For thirty years, the United States governing medical body has permitted citizens or residents from the United States and Canada, who train abroad and meet the requirements, to enter the U.S. residency training system.

We are confident in what we do and we are here to help you realize your dream of becoming a physician and practicing on the United States.