Xavier University School of Medicine

Xavier University School of Medicine was chartered by the government of Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles on November 7, 2003. The inauguration semester began on May 17, 2004 with the assembly of all pre-medical and medical school classes.

International Medical Education Directory (IMED)

Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire, is recognized and listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). This accreditation allows the graduates of Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire, to be eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Examinations and enter Postgraduate Medical (Residency) training in United States. IMED accreditation is recognized by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) for eligibility of graduates to obtain certification and Licensure.
Our accreditation can be viewed by visiting IMED.

World Health Organizaion (WHO)

Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire, is listed in the World Health Organization listing of medical schools.

LICENSURE

Licensure in United States

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) & United

States Medical Licensing Examinations(USMLE)

3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2685 USA
Telephone: (215) 386-5900
Fax: (215) 386-9196
Email: info@ecfmg.org

The students and graduates of Xavier University School of Medicine are eligible to participate in the United States Medical Licensing Examination & receive ECFMG certification. The ECFMG certification requires all graduates to have passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (both sections), submit a final transcript, and provide a copy of the graduate's diploma for verification. Once ECFMG certification has been granted the graduates are eligible for Postgraduate Medical education (Residency Training) in the United States. Graduates are later eligible for licensure in respective states.

Note:
All prospective and current students who wish to practice in the United States are encouraged to educate themselves on the licensure policies in their respective states. This information can be obtained by going to the Federation of State Medical Boards of United States (FSMB) website or contacting them at:

Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc.
PO Box 619850
Dallas, TX 75261-9850
Telephone: (817) 868-4000
Fax: (817) 868-4099
Website: www.fsmb.org

Licensure in Canada

Xavier University School of Medicine graduates may practice medicine in Canada. In order to qualify for the Licensure of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), a graduate must have passing scores on the Qualifying Examination Part I (QE Part I) and the Qualifying Examination Part II (QE Part II). International medical graduates are also required to have a passing score on the MCC Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) as one of the eligibility criteria for the Qualifying Examination Part I. For more information regarding licensure in Canada, please visit the Medical Council of Canada's website.
If you are a resident of Ontario, please vist The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Telephone: (613) 521-6012
Fax: (613) 521-9417
Website: http://www.mcc.ca

Courier Address:
Medical Council of Canada
100 - 2283 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa ON Canada K1G 5A2

Mailing address:
Medical Council of Canada
PO Box 8234 Stn T
Ottawa ON Canada K1G 3H7
For further information regarding individual examinations follow the following links:
MCCEE
MCCQE Part I
MCCQE Part II

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