Avalon University School of Medicine

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Avalon University School of Medicine
Avalon University School of Medicine logo.png
Former names
 Xavier University School of Medicine (2003-2010)
Type Private Medical School
Established 2003
Chancellor Shokat Fatteh, MD
President Samir Fatteh, MD
Dean Executive Dean
Sateesh B. Arja, M.D., F.A.G.E

Dean of Basic Science
Sireesha Bala Arja, M.D., F.A.G.E

Clinical Dean
Abdul Ghani, M.D.

Dean of Student Affairs
Raghavendra Rao, PhD
Director COO & CITO
Amin Fateh, M.Sc., MBA

Director of Admissions
Michelle Richards
Location
Willemstad
,
CuraçaoCuraçao

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Nickname AUSOM
Website avalonu.org

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Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM) (previously Xavier University School of Medicine in Bonaire) is a Private medical school located in Willemstad, Curaçao, in the Caribbean. AUSOM confers upon its graduates the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Administrative offices for the university are located in Youngstown, Ohio.

History

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 to differentiate itself from other universities with the same name.[1]

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Doctor of Medicine degree spans four years. First- and second-year students study basic science courses on the Curacao campus. Third-year students attend an 8-week course at the admissions office in Youngstown, Ohio for orientation in clinical studies, preparation for the USMLE Step 1 examination and an overview of US residency application. Students who pass the USMLE exam spend the final 18 months in clinical clerkships in the United States, including 24 weeks of elective clerkships for fourth-year students.[citation needed]

Accreditation

Avalon University School of Medicine states that it is chartered by the Ministry of Education of Curacao to offer an MD degree.[2] AUSOM is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED)[3] and in the AVICENNA Directory for medicine.[4]

AUSOM has also submitted a request for accreditation by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions. As of August 07, 2015, Avalon University School of Medicine is NOT approved by the CAAM-HP.[5], It's accreditation is under process.

See also

References

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External links

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