Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire's accelerated program groups four academic years of medical education into 4 years, without compromising neither the total number of hours credited nor clinical exposure. Twenty months of pre-clinical courses in biomedical sciences are combined with Clinical Board Series utilizing patient and physician educators to maximize the experience for each student.
This is followed by 72 weeks of clinical opportunities in core and elective clerkships, as well as clinical research. The curriculum has sufficient flexibility for students to do extensive research, pursue advanced degrees, participate in special tracks or explore other avenues of professional growth.
| THE 4 YEAR M.D. PROGRAM IN BONAIRE |
| First (1st) Semester |
Credit Hours |
MED 5442 |
Gross Anatomy |
9 |
MED 5489 |
Histology, Cell and Molecular Biology |
6 |
MED 5436 |
Biostatistics and Epidemiology |
4 |
MED 5418 |
Medical Embrology |
2 |
| Second (2nd) Semester |
Credit Hours |
MED 6519 |
Biochemistry |
7 |
MED 6562 |
Medical Physiology |
7 |
MED 2302 |
Neuroscience |
7 |
| Third (3rd) Semester |
Credit Hours |
MED 7650 |
Pathology I |
7 |
MED 7864 |
Medical Microbiology & Immunology |
8 |
MED 7633 |
Behavioral Sciences and Medical Ethics |
6 |
MED 8711 |
Genetics |
2 |
| Fourth (4th) Semester |
Credit Hours |
MED 8750 |
Pathology II |
7 |
MED 8763 |
Pharmacology |
8 |
MED 8762 |
Physical Diagnosis |
4 |
CBS 9841A |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine |
4 |
Fifth MD Semester (United States)
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CLINICAL MEDICINE in the UNITED STATES
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Selection Factors
Admission to Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire, is very selective. We seek students of integrity and maturity who have concern for others, leadership potential, and an aptitude for working with people. For those students who have finished a bachelor or associates degree or some type of premedical training, XUSOM’s accredited medical school is a great alternative for those who want to practice medicine in the United States or in any other country. The minimum requirements are:
For 4 Year MD Program:
All applicants applying for the 4 year MD Program are required to finish at least 2 academic years and 90 credit hours of undergraduate studies including the following subjects:
- English 6 credit hours
- Biology 8 credit hours
- General Chemistry 8 credit hours
- Organic Chemistry 8 credit hours
- Physics 8 credit hours
- Calculus/Precalculus 8 credit hours
These requirements are laid down by State Medical Boards and are required for future licensure in each respective state. |
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