Avalon University School of Medicine, Curacao, USA
About University
Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM) (previously Xavier University School of Medicine) is located in Willemstad, Curacao, in the Caribbean.
AUSOM was founded in 2003 in Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles (now known as the Caribbean Netherlands) as the Xavier University School of Medicine. In 2010, the university relocated to Curacao and changed its name to Avalon University School of Medicine
Avalon University School of Medicine is a North American curriculum based medical program designed for students who want to pursue a career in medicine in the United States, Canada, and in most countries around the world
AUSOM was founded in 2003 in Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles (now known as the Caribbean Netherlands) as the Xavier University School of Medicine. In 2010, the university relocated to Curacao and changed its name to Avalon University School of Medicine
Avalon University School of Medicine is a North American curriculum based medical program designed for students who want to pursue a career in medicine in the United States, Canada, and in most countries around the world.
Having a curriculum modelled after U.S. medical schools, AUSOM focuses on quality medical education and training in order to ensure medical licensure and residency placement for graduates. AUSOM also provides highly sought after clinical rotations in U.S. teaching hospitals.
AUSOM is an accredited Caribbean medical school which is listed by the International Medical Education Directory (IMED), a division of the United States Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). IMED/ECFMG listing and endorsement ensures that Avalon University’s graduates are eligible to take the USMLE and subsequently apply for U.S. residency programs. Additionally, AUSOM has received recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC).
Being one of the few Caribbean medical schools founded and directed primarily by U.S. physicians, and by following the U.S. medical school model, AUSOM ensures that students are well equipped with an up-to-date, comprehensive, and competitive medical education.
List of Affiliated Hospitals in USA
| ALABAMA | LOUISIANA | OHIO |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama, Family Medicine | Baton Rouge (LA) General, Internal Medicine | Akron General/Neoucom, Psychiatry |
| University of Alabama – Birmingham, Family Medicine | Baton Rouge (LA) General, Internal Medicine | Western Reserve Health Education/Northside Hospital,Pathology |
| University of Alabama – Huntsville, Family Medicine | Baton Rouge (LA) General, Internal Medicine | MetroHealth (Cleveland), Pathology |
| Louisiana State University (Lake Charles), Internal Medicine | Wright State University, Internal Medicine | |
| Louisiana State University, Pediatrics | Aultman Hospital/Mercy Medical Center, Internal Medicine | |
| Western Reserve Health Education / Neomed, Youngstown, OHInternal Medicine |
| ARKANSAS | CANADA | FLORIDA |
|---|---|---|
| University of Western Ontario, Family Medicine | Mount Sinai, Pathology | |
| University of AR (Pine Bluff) for Medical | University of British Columbia, CanadaPsychiatry | Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL, Internal Medicine |
| Larkin Community Hospital, Miami, FL, Psychiatry |
| GEORGIA | NEW JERSEY | WASHINGTON, DC |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainside Hospital, Internal Medicine | ||
| Medical College of GA, Pediatrics | Jersey Shore University Medical Center,Internal Medicine | Washington Hospital Center, Surgery |
| Morehouse School of Medicine, Internal Medicine | NYMC РSaint Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, NJ Internal Medicine | Georgetown University Medical Center, Internal Medicine |
| ILLINOIS | PENNSYLVANIA | NORTH CAROLINA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Hospital, Family Medicine | |||
| University of Illinois- Chicago, Surgery | |||
| Weiss Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine | Pinnacle Health, Internal Medicine | ||
| University of Illinois at Christ Medical Center,Internal Medicine | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Family Medicine | ||
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/ Chicago Medical School, Psychiatry | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Internal Medicine | East Carolina University/ Vidant Medical Center Brody School of Medicine, Psychiatry | |
| Jackson Park Hospital, Family Medicine | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Internal Medicine | East Carolina University/ Vidant Medical Center’s 5 year Combined Program, Internal Medicine/ Psychiatry | |
| Jackson Park Hospital, Family Medicine | Main Line Health – Philadelphia,General Surgery | ||
| West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, ILInternal Medicine | UPMC McKeesport, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Internal Medicine | ||
| Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL Internal Medicine | UPMC McKeesport, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Internal Medicine | ||
| Rosalind Franklin University Internal Medicine |
| MASSACHUSETTS | MARYLAND | MISSOURI |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children’s Hospital/ Boston Medical Center,Anesthesiology | Franklin Square Hospital Center,Internal Medicine | University Of Missouri- Kansas City, Psychiatry |
| MICHIGAN | SOUTH CAROLINA | SOUTH DAKOTA |
|---|---|---|
| Ingham Medical Center, Pediatrics | McLeod Health, Family Medicine | Sioux Falls, Family Medicine |
| WISCONSIN | WEST VIRGINIA | NORTH DAKOTA |
|---|---|---|
| United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WVFamily Medicine | ||
| Medical College of Wisconsin, WI Neurology | Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV Psychiatry | University of North Dakota Family Medicine |
| West Virginia University, WV Family Medicine |
| WASHINGTON | TENNESSEE | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical Center, Internal Medicine | Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN Internal Medicine |
FEES – MD IN BASIC SCIENCE & CLINICAL ROATATION DONE IN CURACAO
| Basic Science (1st Year) 17,500 USD = 11,37,500 Rs. |
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| Basic Science (2nd Year) 12,500 USD = 8,12,500 Rs. |
| Clinical Rotations in Curacao (3rd Year) 12,500 USD = 8,12,500 Rs |
| Clinical Rotations in Curacao (4th Year) 12,500 USD = 8,12,500 Rs |
| TOTAL 55,000 USD = 35,75,000 Rs. |
(1 USD = 65 Rupees)
Documentation ,Visa Processing Service Charges Rs. 1,45,000 = 00 , Two way Air Ticket Extra
FEE DETAILS – MD IN BASIC SCIENCE & CLINICAL ROATATION DONE IN USA
| Basic Science (1st Year) 17,500 USD = 11,37,500 Rs. |
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| Basic Science( 2nd Year) 12,500 USD = 8,12,500 Rs. |
| Clinical Rotations in Curacao (3rd Year) 24,500 USD = 15,92,500 Rs |
| Clinical Rotations in Curacao (4th Year) 24,500 USD = 15,92,500 Rs |
| TOTAL 79,500 USD = 51,35,000 Rs. |
(1 USD = 65 Rupees)
Documentation ,Visa Processing Service Charges Rs. 1,45,000 = 00 , Two way Air Ticket Extra