About MD Program

Aureus University School of Medicine offers two MD programs to prospective students. A 4-Year program for students who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree, and a unique 5-Year program exclusively for high school graduates or those who have not yet met the pre-medical requirements.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Students from ECFMG recognized medical schools may be admitted as transfers after submitting their complete credentials. The Admissions Committee of Aureus University School of Medicine will review all applications and credentials before admission.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The successfully completed MD program at Aureus University includes Basic Sciences, the Clinical portion of the MD program, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK and USMLE Step 2 CS. The requirements for the license to practice medicine varies from country to country. Please check with the supervising medical authority of the respective country.

NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Aureus University School of Medicine grants admission to qualified students regardless of color, age, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexuality, disability or marital status.

About THE 4-YEAR MD PROGRAM

The 4-Year MD program is for students who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or have completed the premedical requirements which consist of:

• Biology – 90 semester hours
• General & Organic Chemistry – 90 semester hours
• Organic Chemistry – 90 semester hours
• Physics – 90 semester hours

Together with Math, English, and Humanities studies, the 4-Year program is conducted in Aruba and can be completed in 3 Years 4 Months without semester breaks. Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or a premedical program are eligible for admission into the 4-Year MD Degree Program.

The 4 year MD Degree program consists of 2 years of basic science courses at the Aruba campus followed by 2 years of clinical rotations in the United States & Canada.