Four (4) Year MD Program

Xavier University School of Medicine at Aruba's accelerated program groups four academic years of medical education into slightly less than 4 years, without compromising the total number of hours credited or 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 do extensive research, pursue advanced degrees, participate in special tracks or explore other avenues of professional growth.

Fifth Semester MED

Unique to the XUSOM at Aruba curriculum is its 5th semester program. During this semester students will cover:

• Advanced Clinical Diagnosis
• Foundations of Medicine
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
• Getting into Residency and
• USMLE Step 1 review course by KAPLAN

The KAPLAN (leaders in preparation for United States Medical Licensing Examination) review course is at The Kaplan Head quarters in New York City, New York.

This semester prepares our students not only for USMLE Step 1 but also for a smooth transition into clinical medicine in the United States. The student gains valuable knowledge during this time and a clear comprehension of the Health Care System and Post Graduate Medical Training in the United States.