Xavier University School of Medicine

What Xavier University School of Medicine does

Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) is a private, for-profit medical school headquartered in Oranjestad, Aruba, with a U.S. administrative office in Woodbury, New York. Founded in 2004 and operating with 101-250 employees, the institution delivers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree modeled on the U.S. system-based integrated curriculum, a 5.5-year accelerated pre-med to MD program for direct-entry high school graduates, an MD/MSc dual degree, a post-graduate Master in Health Science, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship. In 2024 it extended its portfolio into veterinary medicine through the wholly-owned subsidiary Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine (XUSOVM) and its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, anchored by a One Health mission that uniquely spans human and animal medical education in the Caribbean.

The core academic platform integrates third-party AI tools (ChatGPT and Gemini) for content comprehension, research, and visual learning, alongside classroom technology including smart boards, PointSolutions by Echo360 for real-time polling, and the i-Human 3D simulation platform for diagnosis and treatment planning. USMLE preparation is delivered through an embedded Kaplan partnership providing 275+ hours of live online lectures and NBME assessments. Clinical training is conducted at 30+ ACGME-approved teaching hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, with local early clinical exposure at Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospital in Aruba starting day one.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition across its degree programs. The four-year MD program totals $189,100 in tuition, billed at $12,100 per semester for first-year students; this positions Xavier as the most affordable New York State-approved medical school in the Caribbean relative to peers charging $250,000+ and U.S. med schools costing $150,224-$248,920. Admissions operate on rolling intake with three annual start dates (January, May, September) and no MCAT requirement, supported by an inside-sales motion of Zoom interviews, WhatsApp-based 1:1 information sessions, and pre-med conference recruitment. The institution is privately held, regulated by ACCM (accreditation through 2028), WFME Recognition Status through 2026, and New York State Education Department approval, and is in the final stages of opening a $70 million new academic campus financed by $46.5 million of debt from a consortium of financial institutions.

Name

Xavier University School of Medicine

Legal name

Xavier University School of Medicine

Website

https://xusom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) is a private, Aruba-based medical school delivering a four-year MD program, pre-med to MD pathway, and DVM program to primarily U.S. and Canadian applicants through tuition-based degree enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAB

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAGAG

Veterinary Medicine Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Medical degree programs
• Caribbean medical school
• Veterinary medicine education
• Clinical rotations training
• Medical residency preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Oranjestad

HQ country

Aruba

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. MD Program Tuition: Primary revenue stream from medical degree program tuition. Four-year MD program tuition totals $189,100. Semester-based pricing at $12,100 per semester for first-year students.
2. Pre-Med Program Tuition: 5.5-year accelerated pre-med to MD program for students who don't meet all MD criteria, with separate tuition structure.
3. DVM Veterinary Program Tuition: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program offered through Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine.
4. Campus Development Funding: $70 million new academic campus construction funded through $46.5 million secured from financial institution consortium, representing institutional financing for infrastructure development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) is a private for-profit medical school located in Oranjestad, Aruba, that delivers medical and veterinary education programs. Its core offerings include a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program modeled on the U.S. system-based curriculum, a 5.5-year Pre-Med to MD track, an MD/MSc dual degree, a Master in Health Science, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) through its sister school XUSOVM. Instruction takes place on the Aruba campus for basic sciences and at ACGME-approved teaching hospitals in the U.S. and Canada for clinical rotations.

Product overview

Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM) is a medical education institution offering a portfolio of degree programs centered on its core Four-Year MD Program and 5.5-Year Pre-Med to MD Program. Under its One Health mission, the institution also encompasses a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program through Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine (XUSOVM), an MD/MSc Dual Degree Program, and post-graduate offerings including a Master in Health Science and Post Doctoral Fellowship. Supporting the academic core, XUSOM provides clinical rotations at ACGME-accredited U.S. hospitals, a Kaplan-powered USMLE Step 1 Review Course, interactive classroom technology including smart boards and PointSolutions polling, an i-Human 3D simulation platform for clinical training, a Standardized Patient (SP) Program and OSCE Laboratory, and 24/7 counseling services. Financial support is offered through 15 scholarship programs and a Student Management System (SMS). The institution is constructing a new academic campus (opening 2025/2026) adjacent to its open residential campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine (XUSOVM): Veterinary medicine program offering Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, part of Xavier's One Health mission.

Products and services

• Four-Year MD Program Four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program modeled on the U.S. system-based integrated curriculum. Students complete first two years of basic sciences on the Aruba campus, followed by clinical rotations at ACGME-accredited teaching hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.
• 5.5-Year Pre-Med to MD Program Accelerated combined pre-medical and MD program designed for students who wish to enter medical school directly from high school. Provides a 1.5-year pre-med foundation before transitioning into the four-year MD program upon meeting all requirements.
• MD/MSc Dual Degree Program Combined Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science program allowing students to earn both degrees during their medical education at Xavier.
• Master in Health Science (Post Graduate) Post-graduate master's degree program for students seeking advanced study in health sciences beyond the MD degree.
• Post Doctoral Fellowship Program Advanced research and clinical fellowship opportunities available to graduates of the medical program.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program offered at Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine (XUSOVM) under the institution's One Health mission, providing the same academic standards as the medical school. Applications open for September 2026.
• Clinical Rotations Clinical clerkships conducted at ACGME-approved teaching hospitals and medical centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Students work directly with doctors and hospital staff on physical examinations, patient histories, case presentations, and attend workshops, conferences, and rounds. 30+ hospital affiliations.
• USMLE Step 1 Review Course (Kaplan Partnership) Partnership with Kaplan providing USMLE Step 1 review including over 275 hours of live online lectures, 30 hours of live integrated cases, eBooks, question bank access, NBME assessments, and diagnostic/simulated exams. Completed on campus in Aruba during MD6 semester.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% first-time USMLE Step 1 pass rate (July 2021-present)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KaplancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXavier University School of Medicine partnered with Kaplan to offer USMLE review programs and resources. Kaplan provides over 275 hours of live online lectures, 30 hours of integrated cases, interactive eBooks, question bank access, NBME assessments, and diagnostic/simulated exams for MD6 students preparing for USMLE Step 1. Course completed on campus in Aruba.
• KaplancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinued partnership for USMLE Step 2 review and preparation, supporting students through clinical science training and licensing examination preparation.
• i-Human (Kaplan)coreTechnology or Integrationi-Human 3D simulation platform used for diagnosis and treatment planning training. Provides interactive practical experience and pass/fail grading for measurable feedback during clinical preparation.
• ACGME-Approved Teaching HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotations conducted at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved teaching hospitals and medical centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. 30+ hospital affiliations enabling students to complete core and elective rotations in various specialties.
• Aruba GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment of Aruba (led by Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, Minister Endy Croes, Minister Danguillaume Pierino Oduber) supporting campus development project and recognizing Xavier as the only ACCM-accredited medical school in Aruba.
• Dr. Horacio E. Oduber HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital partnership providing early clinical exposure for students from day 1 of medical school, part of Aruba's healthcare infrastructure supporting Xavier's program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Windsor University School of Medicine: St. Kitts-based Caribbean MD program competing with Xavier on price and accessibility for U.S. and Canadian applicants who do not meet domestic MD thresholds.
• St. George's University School of Medicine: The largest and most established Caribbean MD-granting medical school in Grenada, serving primarily U.S. and Canadian students with U.S.-modeled curriculum and high residency match rates — the benchmark Caribbean competitor to Xavier.
• Ross University School of Medicine: Dominica-based Caribbean MD program owned by Adtalem Global Education, directly competing with Xavier for U.S./Canadian pre-medical students seeking an alternative pathway to U.S. residency.
• American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC): Sint Maarten-based Caribbean MD school also owned by Adtalem, with the same ACCM accreditation pathway and U.S./Canadian applicant pool as Xavier.
• Saba University School of Medicine: Small Caribbean medical school on Saba offering a four-year MD program with U.S.-style curriculum and ACGME clinical affiliations — a direct competitor in the affordable-Caribbean-MD niche.
• Medical University of the Americas (MUA): Nevis-based Caribbean MD program with the same basic-sciences-then-U.S.-clinical-rotations model as Xavier, targeting comparable U.S./Canadian applicant segments.
• St. Matthew's University School of Medicine: Grand Cayman-based Caribbean MD school with rolling admissions and ACGME clinical affiliations, competing head-to-head with Xavier for price-sensitive U.S./Canadian pre-meds.
• Trinity School of Medicine: St. Vincent-based Caribbean medical school with small class sizes and a U.S.-modeled curriculum — closely mirrors Xavier's positioning on personalized attention and affordability.
• American International School of Medicine (AISM): Smaller Caribbean medical school (locations in Guyana and other sites) competing in the affordable-Caribbean-MD segment with similar target applicant demographics to Xavier.

Broad incumbents

• AUC School of Medicine / Adtalem Global Education: Adtalem's medical-education portfolio (Ross + AUC + other assets) is the broad incumbent in Caribbean medical education and the most likely strategic acquirer or competitor at scale to a school like Xavier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/xavier_university_aruba
• Xx.com/xusom
• Facebookfacebook.com/xavierschoolofmedicinearuba

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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