Willemstad
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Tuition (In State): $18,700
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Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 2003
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Website: http://avalonu.org/
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About the School
Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM), established in 2003, is a private medical institution located in Willemstad, Curaçao. Initially founded as Xavier University School of Medicine in Bonaire, the university relocated to Curaçao in 2010 and adopted its current name to distinguish itself from similarly named institutions. AUSOM offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and is chartered by the Government of Curaçao. The university has achieved full accreditation from both the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.
Curriculum
AUSOM's curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive medical education. The MD program spans four years, with the initial two years dedicated to basic sciences taught by experienced MD and PhD faculty members. The final semester of the basic sciences focuses on preparing students for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, which must be passed before commencing clinical rotations. The clinical science program comprises 72 weeks of rotations in affiliated hospitals across the United States, including 48 weeks of core rotations in disciplines such as Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Psychiatry, followed by 24 weeks of elective rotations. Passing the USMLE Step 2 is a requirement for graduation.
Facilities
AUSOM's campus is situated in Willemstad, Curaçao, within the World Trade Center complex. The facilities include on-campus housing with a cafeteria and restaurant, providing a convenient living environment for students. The campus is located on a safe and highly developed island, offering a conducive setting for medical education.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of AVALON:
Student Loan Burden: $244,993
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at AVALON, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $244,993. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at AVALON is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: Willemstad,
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