Begin your journey to being a doctor—affordably.
One of the Caribbean’s finest medical schools is also the best value. Xavier University School of Medicine can get you achieve your dream of becoming a doctor.
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.
Make the most of your experience with access to the MedInvest Private Student Loan Program and GI Bill. 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 2025 Semester
January 10-11, 2025: New student move-in
January 12-13, 2025: New student orientation
January 13, 2025: First day of classes (new students)
April 18, 2025: Last day of classes
Summer 2025 Semester
May 9-11, 2025: New student move-in
May 11-12, 2025: New student orientation
May 12, 2025: First day of classes (new students)
August 15, 2025: Last day of classes
Fall 2025 Semester
September 5-6, 2025: New student move-in
September 7-8, 2025: New student orientation
September 8, 2025: First day of classes (new students)
December 12, 2025: Last day of classes
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.”
— Dr. Adrienne Hicks ‘07
“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 its easy to immerse yourself in the culture.”
— Andrew Spalanzini, New York, USA
“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 and I am confident that I’ll be able to give my students the best treatment possible. Xavier cares about its students, not just academically but personally as well.”
— Dr. Ella-Marie Kabia ’20, New Jersey, USA
