Xavier University makes a donation to Miss Aruba's project "Aruba against Domestic Violence"
On May 14th, 2013 Miss Aruba Larisa Leeuwe received a check of AWG. 2000,- from Xavier University for her cause " Aruba against Domestic Violence ". The purpose of her project is to raise funds for 4 different local foundations, who contribute in the fight against domestic Violence on Aruba by creating awareness on the topic and helping the victims of abuse.
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Dr. Alexander Guest Lecture
Dr. Michael B. Alexander, respected cardiologist and long time visitor to Aruba, gave an insightful lecture on cardiology. This multi-media session, entitled "Cardiovascular Diagnosis" took place on the morning of April 18, 2013 in the XUSOM MD4 classroom. The students in attendance were particularly interested by the "heart songs" Dr. Alexander played as learning how the heart sounds is crucial in cardiovascular care.
Dr. Kapur Guest Visit
On April 17th, 2013 Xavier University School of Medicine was delighted to welcome Dr. Anurita Kapur, Chief Operating Officer of Livingston's Medical Group. LMG currently has 19 clinics in rural, mid-western United States. During this guest session, Dr. Kapur spoke with students about rotation and job opportunities within her organization.
New Board of Trustee: Dr. Obi Nwasokwa
Dr. Nwasokwa graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry in 1974. He continued on to John Hopkins University School of Medicine to obtain both his M.D. and Ph.D. in 1979. Dr. Nwasokwa completed both his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine Hospital in 1985. He has worked and managed his own practice as an invasive cardiologist. Dr. Nwasokwa has a number of scientific publications and contributions to the field of medical research.
Dr. John Croes Guest Lectures on Primary Care Medicine
Dr. John Croes M.D., a renowned Family Physician in Aruba, was a guest lecturer on March 25, 2013. He addressed local people and Xavier students about current challenges to Primary care medicine. Dr. Croes is a very popular practicing physician in Aruba known for his Holistic and Integrative approach to treat common diseases.
Dr. Jeffry Zern & Dr. Susan Zern Present on Residencies
On March 1, 2013, Dr. Jeffry T. Zern Faculty Attending , Department of Surgery Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware gave a special seminar for the MD3-MD5 students. The seminar focused on gaining residency positions and the student's future careers as physicians.
Dr. Susan Coffey Zern lead a two-day faculty development workshop in Problem Based Learning (PBL) on March 1 and 2, 2013. Dr. Coffey Zern is currently the director of simulation education at Virtual Education and Simulation Training Center for the Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware.
Clinical Student Experience
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January 2013 Orientation
Click here for the pictures from the January 2013 Orientation event.
Dr. Ray-Chaudhury Guest Lecture
Xavier University School of Medicine was delighted to welcome guest lecturer, Abhik Ray-Chaudhury, MD. Dr. Ray-Chaudhury is currently Head, neuropathology unit/staff clinician; surgical neurology branch; NINDS/NIH. In his three day residency here at XUSOM, Dr. Ray-Chaudhury gave lectures to MD3, MD4 and MD5 students in "General Neuropathology", "Developmental Abnormalities of the CNS", and "Tumors of the Nervous System".
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