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1. AVALON UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

2. Chartered on the island of Curacao
ECFMG, WHO, and IMED listed
Our graduates are eligible to
practice medicine in the United States
and Canada
Avalon University School of Medicine

3. Avalon University
School of Medicine
Our Mission
Educate students in both the
science and art of medicine

4. Begins with an environment
which promotes growth and
learning
Dedication, discipline and
direction
Fundamental in the development
of a skilled physician
Avalon University School of Medicine

7. Avalon University School of Medicine
 We have designed one of the best
accelerated medical programs in the
Caribbean.

8. Programs offered
PreMed / M.D. Program
5 years
M.D. Program
4 years

9. PreMed / M.D. Program
Pre-Medical course
Pre-Med -1
Pre-Med -2
Pre-Med -3
Pre-Med -4
Four semesters on the island

10. English
Calculus & Precalculus
Biology
Chemistry & Organic chemistry
Physics
Medical terminology
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Histology
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Ethics

11. M.D. Program
M.D. course
M.D. -1
M.D. -2
M.D. -3
M.D. -4
Four semesters on the island
(Basic sciences)

12. Anatomy
Histology
Embryology
Epidemiology &
Biostatistics
Physiology
Biochemistry
Neuroanatomy
Pathology
Microbiology &
immunology
Behavioral science
Genetics
Pharmacology
Introduction to
Clinical Medicine

14. Transitional Fifth Clinical
Semester

15. The United States
Medical Licensing Exam
(USMLE)
Step 1

16. 72 weeks of Clinical Clerkships
 Final 2 years of medical school
 “Hands-on” clinical training done in
U.S. teaching hospitals

19. S e l e c t i o n F a c t o r s

20. Interview
 Academic Records
 Applicant's essay
 College Admission Test
scores
 Extracurricular activities
 Life experiences
 Work Experience
 Letters of recommendation
Avalon University School of Medicine

21. Avalon University School of Medicine
MCAT scores are not required for
admission
We always welcome students who
have good determination to achieve
their goal and a capacity to work hard
We are giving you an opportunity to prove
yourself

22. Why choose Avalon University?

23. Avalon University School of Medicine
 One of the best accelerated programs
 Clinical rotations in US hospitals
 Low tuition fee
 Smaller Class size
 USMLE orientation
 Daily Quizzes
 Well experienced faculty
 Dedicated Anatomy, histology and pathology
labs

24. Avalon University School of Medicine
 Free access to internet in the campus
 Student Information system
◦ You can access your grades
◦ Access lecture notes & power points
which are updated every semester
 Access to all medical journals
 SGA – good student support
◦ Weekend review sessions are conducted
by senior students

25. Q Bank
 USMLE standard Q bank for all subjects.
◦ We have around 15,000 USMLE standard Q
bank.
◦ Our Q –bank is designed in different levels
 Level-1 questions helps to assess how much did
you understand the lecture?
 Level -2 questions helps to assess concept of the
lecture
 Level-3 questions are USMLE standard questions

26. Organ wise USMLE
reviews
Anatomy
Embryology
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pathology
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Histology
CVS

27. Avalon University School of Medicine
 Strongly competitive USMLE Step I pass
rates
 Competitive Residency Placements

28. Avalon University School of Medicine
We promise a quality education

29.  Tuition and fees are comparatively
less than medical schools in America
and Canada.
 Pre-Med Program
 M.D. Program
 Financial Aid is available.
Avalon University School of Medicine

30. Advantages of Curacao
 Frequent flights from US
 Diverse culture
 Modern amenities
 Strong governmental
support

31. CURACAO
AND
MEDICAL CAMPUS
Avalon University School of
Medicine

32. NEW CAMPUS

40. Student Health Fair

43. •On campus housing
•Gated community
•Safe, secure accommodations for incoming students
•24 hour security on site

44. Double Units in dorm
style

45. Single units with queen size bed, kitchenette, living area and study
desk

46. Living area on ground floor and two dorms in the loft

55. Argentine
Brazilian
Chinese
Italian
Mexican
Japanese sushi
Lebanese
Spanish tapas
fondue
American

56. Application form and more
information is available at

57. Questions?