We, as Xavier University School of Medicine administration, have decided to help those students that depend so heavily on ValueMD. Our involvement in this website is in light of numerous misconceptions regarding everything from Xavier’s MD prerequisites to the disbursement schedule of TERI Loans to the current President. As an institution we feel it necessary to relay only factual and current information. With the current improvements being made to XUSOM on multiple facets, many individuals have taken this opportunity to discredit and misconstrue factual information. We hope to solidify this necessary information that students, such as yourselves, need to make an intelligent decision in regards to your current or future medical school.

• IMED & WHO:
  • Xavier University School of Medicine has on file a signed copy of both the IMED and WHO letters. Please contact XUSOM at xavier@valuemd.com, 1-609-524-4050, for verification and/or a copy.
  • IMED and WHO clearly specify our accreditation, allowing students to practice in Aruba.

• Why the move to Aruba?
  • Where would you rather be? Aruba vs. Bonaire. Aruba of course!!!!!
  • Aruba government directly helping the University ex:IMED and WHO
  • Upgrading facilities

i. Will be fully functional on the 1st day of classes, Sept 12th

ii. Comparatively, many schools have never upgraded facilities for students and faculty

• • Easier immigration for student entry
  • 350 bed hospital with our affiliation, permission to bring in cadavers, future rotation spots (helping international students who have visa issues with entering US, examples: India, Pakistan)
  • Westernized culture, banking, restaurants, etc.
  • Contact XUSOM for pictures

• MD prerequisites
  • 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework which should include the following college level courses:

i. General Biology 1 & 2

ii. General Chemistry (Inorganic) 1 & 2

iii. Organic Chemistry 1 & 2

iv. Physics 1 & 2

v. College Algebra and/or Pre-Calculus & Calculus

vi. English 1 & 2

• The housing program for XUSOM is directed by an employee of XUSOM. He has gone to great lengths to secure housing for both students and faculty. Housing is set up for the convenience of those who use it, a courtesy. The Housing Director is under no circumstances making any kind of commission off the student or faculty; he strictly negotiates the best price possible for all occupants.
  • Contact ARUBAHOUSING@XUSOM.NL to confirm housing arrangements.

• Financial Aid
  • XUSOM has TERI Loans. Initially, the program was set up on an annual basis. Now, with our new contract with TERI Loans, we have solidified that students are eligible for $25,000 every 8 months (2 semesters) and up to $30,000 with a co-signer. Disbursements are given on a 1 semester cycle. This means that on a yearly basis you can get more than $45,000 with a co-signer. Approximately 60% of TERI applicants are approved. With a co-signer this number increases to about 70% of applicants approved. A general rule of thumb for getting approved for TERI Loans: greater than 650 credit score and less than $200 in collections.
  • XUSOM is in contact with directors of Federal Funding and will be looking to implement this program in the near future, approx. 2 years.
  • Xavier utilizes a payment plan – total tuition cost per year divided by 10.

• Xavier Tuition Costs:
  • Premed - $4,000 per semester
  • Basic Sciences - $5,800 per semester
  • Clinicals - $7,000 per semester
  • These tuition costs are now all inclusive, covering all University registration and semester fees. We have taken it upon ourselves as a school to take more costs and burden away from the student. We have also negotiated down to a minimal number of documents required for immigration.

i. Students that will be relocating from XUSOM Bonaire to XUSOM Aruba will be assisted by the administration.

• NO changes have been made in regards to our current President.
• Xavier Academic policy is available to any student and may be picked up on campus or contact the Admissions Department.

• Xavier University has never, and will never, block the ValueMD website.

• XUSOM policy regarding transcripts:
  • Any student of XUSOM is guaranteed official transcripts within 15 business days, conditional upon the student’s clearance through XUSOM Accounting. All students are legally obligated to pay only those invoices documented before services rendered.

• XUSOM has never sued a student on any grounds. The practice of threatening or suing a student or faculty member because they, of their own accord, wish to transfer to better their goals of education is deemed initially unprofessional, unethical, cowardly, and most intolerable. Secondly, to artificially create $4,000 fees for a student after their withdrawal so as to hold the student in financial limbo and create a negative remark on their credit report, keeping the student from being eligible for private loans, is HIGHLY FRAUDULANT and ILLEGAL! To discontinue the education of a student through withholding transcripts and deteriorating the grades made by hours of hard effort by any of the behaviors above will be punishable through the court system.

• US clinical rotations:
  • XUSOM rotations are more secure than ever before. We now have over 300 US clinical rotations in multiple hospitals, and are expanding into new markets around the country. These rotations include cores and electives, cores being ACGME Accredited (Green Book.)

• We have been informed that the GMC Group (who Xavier is currently 1 of 13 Medical Universities facilitated by GMC who are guaranteed US Clinical Rotations), is currently open and functioning inside the Atlanta Medical Center. The current contract with AMC is expiring as of December 31st, 2005 so GMC Group is at this time renegotiating the contract so as to stay current. Many school administrations, students, and attendings alike are as of date getting involved and helping in securing the new contract. (Please notify GMC Group if you would like to participate.)We are also very apologetic regarding comments made by numerous people in numerous organizations regarding Xavier’s lack of or stopping of rotations. GMC Group works IN the Atlanta Medical Center, not FOR the Atlanta Medical Center! GMC Group, who you can contact at www.GMCGROUP.org, will be more than happy to attest to the fact that they work with multiple hospitals and have been for some time, while simultaneously acquiring more. In any event, XUSOM students are not souly dependant on the outcome of GMC.

• XUSOM currently has no STEP 1 requirement. New clinical student orientations are held on the 1st Monday of every month, the next being Tuesday, September 6th, because of the holiday.

• Xavier works extremely hard to maintain the integrity of the University and listen to student concerns. We feel that for this reason Xavier has attracted many brand new students and transfer students alike. Any transfer of a student or faculty member is based on the issues of professional and educational courtesy, expected standards of achievement, and our strive for a better education.

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Xavier Admissions
Xavier University School of Medicine

I'm confused. Is XUSOM Bonaire moving to Aruba? Or is it a new XUSOM school in Aruba?
Which one is listed in the IMED and WHO? Because I don't see anything on the IMED website for Xavier in Aruba. I'm confused...
If XUSOM in Bonaire is the one listed in the IMED, then will the degree from Xavier Aruba be recognized by ECFMG or various state licensing boards?

When will the website be updated so we see information directly related to the Aruba campus?

Anyway, what are the documents necessary for immigration? And what is the address of the school in Aruba?

tuition stated on your website is $30,000 for 5 semesters of basic sciences which works out to be $6000 a semester. Above you stated $5800. Which one is correct?

Also it looks like your premed tuition is different amount than the website.

Am I correct in assuming that one can get a medical education from Xavier on Aruba, do some sort of residency in Aruba, and be able to get an Arubian (sp?) medical license to practice in Aruba?

Can you point out the Arubian licensing steps/procedures one needs to undergo with a Xavier medical education?


Thanks in advance.

First off, let me say that all the information in the initial POST is both factual and verifiable. Some of the information given by this initial POST is more current than our website, which we agree can be quite confusing. This is why within a week or so you will see a brand new, very informative and quite specific website. It is planned to be at the same web address, http://edu.XUSOM.nl.

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Xavier Admissions
Xavier University School of Medicine

As of Friday, July 29, 2005, XUSOM Aruba and XUSOM Bonaire are listed on the IMED website, www.ECFMG.org. Both campuses are active XUSOM campuses. XUSOM’s WHO letter is also signed off by the government and has been sent off. We will receive that letter back in the near future.

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Xavier Admissions
Xavier University School of Medicine

Dear Student,



There are several items that are needed from you to complete your application to Xavier University School of Medicine. These items will be required to become part of your XUSOM file.

STEP 1:

1. Official Application

2. $49.00 USD Non-refundable application fee (made payable to Xavier Admissions)

3. Current resume or CV

4. Official or Copy of transcripts from all institutions attended

5. Two letters of recommendation (written by professionals and/or Medical Doctors only)

6. Official Interview - to be scheduled upon completion and return of all above documents



STEP 2:

7. Verification of completed Financial Aid Application, if applicable. (Apply now online at www.iefc.com)

§ IEFC Homepage-> US citizens- (Canadian Citizens apply under CANHELP)

-> Foreign Medical Schools> Caribbean->Xavier

8. Eight passport sized photos (two should be sent with Official application)

9. Clear copy of your passport information/picture

10. Birth certificate Apostille

11. Background check Apostille (obtain this record from your local police department, on their letterhead or else notarized, and must be dated within 90 days of travel to Campus)

12. DINA Form

13. Copy of all -STEP 2- documents are to be sent to XAVIER Admissions, originals are to be taken IN PERSON with you during travel to Aruba.



Upon your acceptance there is a $1000 USD non-refundable seat deposit required to secure your seat at XUSOM for your applied enrollment date. You must pay this non-refundable fee within thirty (30) days from your receipt of letter of acceptance, or by the same date return a printed verification of your approval of financial aid. This seat deposit will go toward your 1st semester tuition and fees.



Thank you for all of your hard work and we look forward to your completion of the application process and continuing to the next stages of your career. If you have any questions please contact XUSOM Admissions at 609-524-4050 or E-Mail at xavier@valuemd.com.



Sincerely,

Director of Admissions

http://edu.xusom.nl

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Xavier Admissions
Xavier University School of Medicine

These numbers are considered "ALL-INCLUSIVE" for tuition and fees.
As an institution we have taken multiple costs and responsibilities upon ourselves to further help the XUSOM student.
15 week semesters

$4,000 USD per Semester X (4) = $16,000



Basic Sciences Program (5 semesters)
15 week semesters
$5,800 USD per Semester X (5) = $29,000





Clinical Science Semesters (6 semesters)
12 week semesters
$7,065 USD - Total per Semester X (6) semesters = $42,390
$42,390 + $1,900 ($950 USD Yearly Malpractice Insurance Fee X 2yrs.) = $44,290




Average Cost of Living Per Month
Cost of living varies from student to student but on average you will need to budget about $700.00 USD to $1000.00 USD per month, Roommates, conserving their utilities, cooking at home, and budgeting daily spending will help bring these costs down. Every student has different needs, so these amounts are ONLY meant as an average. The average cost of books is around $600.00 per semester and the average cost of transportation will vary depending on the quality of what the student willing to invest in, renting or owning.



($59.00 USD Financial Aid Processing Fee USD per disbursement)

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Xavier Admissions
Xavier University School of Medicine

As of right now, we have not gone through the process of having an XUSOM student liscensed in Aruba. Hopefully by December this year we will have this process finalized.

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Xavier Admissions
Xavier University School of Medicine

One more question,
you said in the initial post re: WHO
but in your latest post you state that students will not be allowed to practice in Aruba? You state today that the WHO letter has only been signed by the government and you will receive a letter back shortly, therefore implying that it has not been approved yet by WHO then? Then how come you made it sound like XUSOM already has a WHO letter that specifies your accreditation in your initial post? No offense, but something smells fishy...