We would like to bring to your attention on the MD program in Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles.
Physicians who practice and teach clinical medicine and basic sciences in the United States founded Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM), Bonaire, a Caribbean medical school located in the Netherlands Antilles. Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire is recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), World Health Organization (WHO), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research/International Medical Education Directory (FAIMER/IMED) and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC).
Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire offers Premed and M.D. programs designed for highly motivated high school and college graduates. We implement a comprehensive medical curriculum that parallels that of U.S. medical schools. As a result of the resources and instruction we provide, our students are well-prepared not only for all components of the United States Medical Licensing Examinations, also known as the USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS, and Step 3, but also for residency training and the practice of medicine in any setting.
The Doctor of Medicine program:
{The MD program of Xavier is equivalent to MBBS degree followed in most of the commonwealth nations}
The MD program is divided into 4 years
Year 1 and 2 {Pre-Clinical} is done in Netherlands Antilles and year 3 & 4 {Clinical} is done in USA.
Those who cannot afford studying in USA can complete the program in Nepal or Philippines
Clinical rotations at hospitals in USA:
* Baltimore, MD (Affiliated to John Hopkins)
* Atlanta, GA
* Las Vegas, NV
* West Virginia & Kentucky.
* Youngstown, OH
* Chicago, IL
Partner Universities in Philippines:
* Cebu Doctor’s University
* Cagayan state University
* South Western University
More partnerships are being finalized in Philippines and NEPAL.
Accreditation:
Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire is recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), World Health Organization (WHO), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research/International Medical Education Directory (FAIMER/IMED) and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC).
Location:
The University is located in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles in Central America. Bonaire lies 30 miles from the nearest island, Curacao, and 50 miles north of Venezuela. Bonaire is 24 miles long and 3-7 miles wide (112 square miles). The capital of Bonaire is Kralendijk, which is the largest city, with the second largest city being Rincon.
Those who wish to practice in USA after completion of Clinical rotations in USA, XU assists students by Training them for United States medical Licensing exams {USMLE}
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