| Basic Sciences (MED) |
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| First (1st ) Semester |
Credit Hours |
 |
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Gross and Development Anatomy I |
9 |
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Histology and Cell Biology |
6 |
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Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine |
4 |
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Introduction to Info Medicine |
3 |
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Physiology I |
5 |
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| Second (2nd ) Semester |
Credit Hours |
|
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Gross and Development Anatomy II |
9 |
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Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine |
10 |
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Physiology II |
5 |
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Neuroscience |
9 |
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| Third (3rd ) Semester |
Credit Hours |
|
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Pathology I |
10 |
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Microbiology/ Immunology |
10 |
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Medical Psychology and Ethics |
10 |
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| Fourth (4th ) Semester |
Credit Hours |
|
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Pathology II |
10 |
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Pharmacology |
12 |
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Physical Diagnosis |
8 |
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| Fifth (5th ) Semester |
Credit Hours |
|
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USMLE/ Board Review |
8 |
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Introduction to Clinical Medicine |
6 |
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Getting into Residencies |
2 |
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| Fifth Semester MED (United States) |
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Unique to the XUSOM at Aruba curriculum is its 5th semester program. During this semester students will cover:
- Introduction to Clinical Medicine
- 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 our facilities in Atlanta, Georgia.
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. |
