“I chose Xavier for a few reasons — first, because of the family atmosphere and tight-knit community. Second, the accreditation and clinical rotations in New York were very important to me. Finally, the weather in Aruba is always fantastic and it's easy to immerse yourself in the culture.”
Your MD in Aruba.
Your Career in the U.S.
One of the finest medical schools in the Caribbean is also a remarkable value — small class sizes, a new residential campus, and clinical rotations in the United States, all at an affordable price.
- Accredited by ACCM and approved by New York State
- Years 3 & 4 completed in U.S. clinical affiliate hospitals
- No MCAT required to apply
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A campus you can picture yourself on
Where you'll study, and where you'll live
Classrooms, labs and library first — then the campus you come home to at the end of the day.
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A Practical and Affordable Path to Your Career as an MD
Basic sciences in Aruba, then your clinical years in the United States — the structure that puts you in front of U.S. residency programs.
Pre-Clinical ClerkshipCore Rotations
Elective Rotations
Pre-Clinical ClerkshipCore Rotations
Elective Rotations
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Funding Your Medical Education
Our financing program is designed to give aspiring physicians the support they need to reach their goal.

Our Students and Alumni Speak for Themselves
“One of the reasons I chose Xavier was because of the many options I had for clinical rotations in the U.S. My medical degree from Xavier has opened so many doors and prepared me for a successful career practicing in the field I love.”
“The school gave me the opportunity to be exposed to different areas of medicine. Xavier prepared me to go into residency as a strong first-year student. Xavier cares about its students, not just academically but personally as well.”
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A Fully Accredited Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) in Aruba is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM). ACCM granted Xavier its initial accreditation in 2015, and Xavier's accreditation runs through 2029. This accreditation is required for students to take USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 and to obtain residency, and it makes Xavier compliant with the ECFMG accreditation requirement for international medical graduates.
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