Finance your future with great loans and scholarships
Students from Canada will be able to use provincial loans through the Canadian government. In addition, interest-free payment plans are available to students for MD1-MD5.
The best value of any Caribbean medical school.
There are only eight Caribbean medical schools that are fully accredited and approved by New York State. As you can see below, Xavier is the best value of them all.
Finance your future with great loans and scholarships.
Canadian students can use provincial loans issued through the Canadian government. Additionally, interest-free payment plans are available for MD1 – MD5 students.
Over 15 Scholarships Available
More than half of all new students received a scholarship in 2023
A practical and affordable path to your career as an MD
USMLE step 1
USMLE step 3
Pre-Clinical Clerkship
Core Rotations
USMLE Step 2
Elective Rotations
ARUBA
Clinical Affiliate
Hospitals in the U.S.
Clinical Affiliate
Hospitals in the U.S.
A practical and affordable path to your career as an MD
Xavier by the numbers
95%
First-time pass rate on Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam
92%
Retention Rate of Xavier Students
6:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Top 10
Xavier was named one of the “Top 10 Caribbean Medical Schools” by Money Inc. Magazine (2019)
Accreditations
Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) in Aruba is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM). Xavier’s accreditation from ACCM runs through December 31, 2028. ACCM granted Xavier its initial accreditation in 2015 and granted an extension of this accreditation through 2028. This is required for students to take USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 and obtain residency. This accreditation also makes Xavier compliant with the forthcoming new ECFMG rule regarding accreditation, which will go into effect in 2023.
Xavier Start Dates
Spring 2023 Semester
January 9-10, 2023: New student move-in
January 11-13, 2023: New student orientation
January 16, 2023: First day of classes (new students)
April 21, 2023: Last day of classes
Summer 2023 Semester
May 8-9, 2023: New student move-in
May 10-12, 2023: New student orientation
May 15, 2023: First day of classes (new students)
August 18, 2023: Last day of classes
Fall 2023 Semester
September 4-5, 2023: New student move-in
September 6-8, 2023: New student orientation
September 11, 2023: First day of classes (new students)
December 15, 2023: Last day of classes
Spring 2024 Semester
January 8-9, 2024: New student move-in
January 10-12, 2024: New student orientation
January 15, 2024: First day of classes (new students)
April 19, 2024: Last day of classes
Our students and alumni speak for themselves
“It was important for me that the school was accredited, affordable and supportive. The guidance I received during the admissions process was amazing. Xavier has been there for me every step of the way.”
— Maulik Vuyas, Ontario, Canada
“I had a great experience at Xavier. I knew every professor and every professor knew me because of the small class sizes and intimate, hands-on academic program. Having these relationships helped me succeed and get to where I am today.”
— Dr. Stanley Lee ’16, Ontario, Canada
“Becoming a doctor has been my lifelong dream. Xavier’s impressive list of accreditations sealed the deal on my decision to enroll.”
— Dr. Jessica Audet ’21, Quebec, Canada
