Xavier University’s Pre-Med/M.D. and M.D. programs allow a student to become a doctor of medicine in 5½ years and 4 years respectively at our Caribbean medical school.
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Pre-Med - M.D. Program Accreditation & Recognition www.XUSOM.com [email protected](877) 592-8437 Xavier University’s Pre-Med - M.D. and M.D. programs allow a student to become a doctor of medicine in 5½ years and 4 years respectively at our medical school. • 5 ½ Year Pre-Med - M.D. Program for Motivated High School Graduates • 4 Year M.D. Program for Traditional Medical Students • Clinical Rotations in the United States and Canada • USMLE Review Course • Small Class Size = Better Learning Environment • No MCAT Required *CAAM-HP Provisionally accredited from 2013-2015
Xavier University’s Pre-Med - M.D. and M.D. programs allow a student to become a doctor of medicine in 5½ years and 4 years respectively at our medical school.
• 5 ½ Year Pre-Med - M.D. Program for Motivated High School Graduates • 4 Year M.D. Program for Traditional Medical Students • Clinical Rotations in the United States and Canada • USMLE Review Course • Small Class Size = Better Learning Environment • No MCAT Required
*CAAM-HP Provisionally accredited from 2013-2015
Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) at Aruba off ers a 4 Year M.D. Program and a 5 ½ Year Pre-Medical - M.D. Program. The curriculum is based on U.S. medical educati on standards to ensure a successful academic career and to sati sfy medical licensure guidelines.
This rewarding program provides 4 trimesters of focused pre-medical studies to fully prepare students for their medical studies at Xavier University School of Medicine. High school graduates enrolled in this program will be prepared for residency by age 23. Most of our 5 ½ year program students save ti me by not having to secure their positi on as a medical student with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
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Pre-Med I (15 weeks) Credit Hours PRM 1021 General Biology 6 PRM 1022 General Chemistry 6 PRM 1023 Calculus 4PRM 1024 Medical Communicati on 6 Total 22
Pre-Med II (15 weeks) Credit Hours PRM 2021 Biology and Geneti cs 6PRM 2023 General Chemistry II 6 PRM 2034 Behavioral Science 4 PRM 2025 Physics 6 Total 22
Pre-Med III (15 weeks) Credit Hours PRM 3021 Introducti on to Histology and Cell Biology 6PRM 3032 Medical Terminology 4 PRM 3044 Introducti on to Anatomy 6 PRM 3045 Organic Chemistry 6 Total 22
Pre-Med IV (15 weeks) Credit Hours PRM 4011 Introducti on to Biochemistry 6 PRM 4014 Introducti on to Microbiology 6 PRM 4015 Introducti on to Physiology 6 PRM 4016 Introducti on to Neuroanatomy 6 Total 24
Pre-Medical Program Durati on Credit Hours Program Total 60 Weeks 90
All students successfully completi ng the XUSOM Pre-Med program automati cally progress into the 4-year M.D. program.
Pre-Medical Curriculum
Xavier University School of Medicine
Pre-Medical Program - Aruba Campus
MD I Durati on (Weeks) Credit Hours Fundamental concepts 7 12Musculoskeletal system 8 13Pati ent, doctor and society I 15 3Healthcare quality improvement I 15 2 Total 30
MD II Durati on (Weeks) Credit Hours Nervous system 11 16Nutriti on and metabolism 4 4Pati ent, doctor and society II 15 3Healthcare quality improvement II 15 1 Total 24
MD III Durati on (Weeks) Credit Hours Gastrointesti nal system 7 10Respiratory system 8 12Pati ent, doctor and society III 15 4Healthcare quality improvement III 15 1 Total 27
MD IV Durati on (Weeks) Credit Hours Cardiovascular system 9 14Hematopoieti c system 6 8Pati ent, doctor and society IV 15 4Healthcare quality improvement IV 15 1Total 27
MD V Durati on (Weeks) Credit Hours Renal and metabolic system 15 8Endocrine system 6 10Reproducti ve system 4 8Pati ent, doctor and society V 15 4Healthcare quality improvement V 15 1Total 31
MD VI Durati on (Weeks) Credit Hours Transiti on to Clinical Medicine 15 18Total 18
M.D. Program Durati on Credit Hours Program Total 90 Weeks 157
All students successfully completi ng the basic science coursework and passing the USMLE Step 1 Exam will begin Clinical Rotati ons.
Xavier University School of Medicine’s accelerated program is comprised of four academic years of medical educati on, without compromising the total number of credited hours or clinical exposure. The curriculum has suffi cient fl exibility for students to do extensive research, pursue advanced degrees, and explore other avenues of professional growth.
4 Year M.D. Program
Integrated Basic Sciences Curriculum
Core Rotati ons Durati onInternal Medicine 12 weeksGeneral Surgery 12 weeksFamily Practi ce 6 weeksOB/GYN 6 weeksPediatrics 6 weeksPsychiatry 6 weeksTotal 48 Weeks
Electi ve Rotati ons Durati on Various Electi ve Rotati ons 24 weeks Total 24 Weeks
Hospital Rotati ons Durati on Pediatric sub-internship 4 weeksInternal Medicine sub-internship 4 weeks Hospital-based rotati on 4 weeks Total 12 Weeks
Clinical Medical Rotati ons Durati on Program Total 84 Weeks
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MD VI - Transition to Clinical MedicineUnique to XUSOM at Aruba is the TRANSITION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE. During this program students will cover:
• Foundati ons of Medicine• BLS (Basic Life Support)• Getti ng into Residency
This program prepares our students not only for USMLE Step 1 but also for a smooth transiti on into clinical medicine in the United States. Students gain valuable knowledge during this ti me and a clear comprehension of the health care system and post graduate medical training in the United States.
• Comprehensive Integrati on of Clinical Judgment• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)• USMLE Step 1 Review Course
Elective Rotations
• Family Practi ce• Emergency Medicine• Dermatology• Medical Oncology• Radiology• Pathology• Anesthesiology• Criti cal Care
