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A Brief History of Aruba by The World Factbook 2008

Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry. Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986 and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in 1990. Read More.

Discover All Saints University of Medicine, Aruba

All Saints University is committed to providing high quality education leading to an MD degree whilst keeping tuition and fees affordable. All Saints strives to ensure that it produces broadly and thoroughly educated graduates who realize that the medical profession denotes a sense of social responsibility. ASUM seek students with demonstrated strong drive and desire to succeed, while still being able to focus on the compassionate and the humanitarian aspects of the medical profession. Students must regard medicine as a noble profession, not simply a trade to be learned. Students actively engage themselves in the community and respond to the needs of those they serve.

Why Choose ASUM?

• Small class sizes, enhancing the learning experience
• Professors are able to give individualized personal attention to each student
• Experienced and full time faculty enrich student academics
• Affordable tuition fees
• Individually sponsored merit based scholarships
• US & Canadian licensed visiting professors
• Warm, friendly, and safe atmosphere
• Dedicated and committed managment
• A great place to study and graduate - Aruba, One Happy Island!

Accreditation

All Saints University of Medicine, Aruba, is chartered and recognized by the Government of Aruba. The University is authorized to confer the M.D. Degree upon its successful graduates. All Saints University of Medicine, Aruba (ASUM, Aruba) is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) and is recognized by FAIMER/ECFMG. Graduates are eligible to sit for the USMLE. All Saints is recognized by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC). Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the Canadian licensing exams.

United States
ECFMG Certification is required of all international medical graduates to be able to start medical residency training in the United States. All Saints University's ECFMG recognition enables its graduates to be eligible for ECFMG Certification and participation in U.S. medical residency training programs. Please contact the individual state boards for further information regarding the practice of Medicine in the United States.

Canada
A graduate must have passed the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) and both Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Qualifying Examination Parts I and II (MCCQE) in order to apply for licensure of the Medical Council of Canada. All Saints graduates are eligible to sit for MCCEE, MCCQE Parts I and II, and apply for the licensure.

Scholarships & Finances

Scholarships:
Five individually sponsored scholarships are available in each semester and are awarded to outstanding and deserving students upon the recommendation of the scholarship committee. Please submit a paragraph in support of your request along with your application.

Financial Aid:
Although ASUM is a very young organization, the management board and its experienced faculty are working hard to assist you in the financial matters. Federally subsidized loans are not yet available but the loans from various private lending institutions and banks are available supported by a co-signer. Upon your acceptance to ASUM, you will be advised and directed to the appropriate institution. Experienced staff is there to help you at our US Admissions Office and will provide you with the necessary information and documentation.

Submittals

Document Required For Application:
There are rolling admissions three times a year for sessions in January, May and September. The admission committee's decision will be communicated within 2 to 3 working weeks from the day of receipt of the completed application. The following submittals are required:

• Completed Application Form
• Personal Essay (at least one page) outlining why you would like to become a doctor
• Official transcripts from high school and college or university
• Two letters of recommendation
• Three passport sized colour photographs (2"x2")
• MCAT score, if available
• TOEFL score, if applicable
• US$100 application fee
  

Following final acceptance, to reserve your seat for a given semester, you will be advised to deposit US$1000. Tution Fees are due one month prior to commencement of the program.

Fee Schedule

All students pay one-time non-refundible enrollment/administrative/Visa Processing fee of US$1000 (in addition to the US$100 application fee) at the onset or beginning of a course of study at All Saints University.

Fees are due two months prior to commencement of the enrolled program. If fees are not paid on time, deregistration may occur. A $250 penalty will be applied upon reinstatement. Citizens of Aruba are awarded a 50% tuition scholarship by the Government of Aruba.

Additional General Costs - Food and Lodging
Food and lodging can range from $500 to $1000 per month depending on individual habits and preferences. Housing expenses usually vary depending on the type of apartment preferred and if you are sharing with roommates or not. When sharing apartments with roommates rent prices can be brought down to as low as $300 per month. Food expenses vary, once again, depending on individual taste and habit.

Programs

There are three programs for students to follow at the university:

4 Year MD Program

The 4 Year MD (3 years 4 months) program is for students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree or have completed the premedical requirements which normally consist of

• Biology - 90 semester hours
• Chemistry - 90 semester hours
• Physics - 90 semester hours
  

together with Math, English, and Humanities studies. The program is conducted in Aruba. This program can be completed in 3 Years 4 Months. Candidates who have completed a Bachelor Degree or a premedical program are elgible for admission into the MD Degree Program.

The Premedical Program normally consists of 90 semester hours each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This also includes College level courses in Mathematics, English and Humanities.

The 5 Year MD Program

The five year MD program is designed to cater to high school graduates intending to obtain a MD Degree. This requires additional 4 semesters to complete the Premedical Program highlighted above. Students study for an additional 2 years to fulfill the 90 semester hour requirement in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Math (4 semesters). Once these 4 semesters are successfully completed, students move on to complete the Basic Science (pre-clinical) portion of the program which consists of the remainder 4 Years.

BSc. Medical Science Program

All Saints University of Medicine conducts Bachelor of Medical Science Degree programs with three specialty categories. Students are given the option to choose one of the following specialties.

• Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Laboratory Medicine
  

Eligiblity for BSc. Medical Science Program:

• Completion of High School (Grade 12)
• Enrollment in the 5 Year MD Degree program
• Successful completion of the Pre-Medical program of ASUM
• Successful completion of the Basic Medical Science Program
• Satisfactory completion of Introduction to Laboratory Medicine and Research

Transfer Students

Students from recognized medical schools may be admitted as transfer students upon evaluation of their credentials. The admissions committee of All Saints University of Medicine will review all candidates' applications before admission.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

All Saints University of Medicine grants admissions from qualified students regardless of color, age, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexuality, disability or marital status.

Academic Calendar

* Dates are subject to change at university's discretion

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