Basic Science Curriculum

MD1 Semester, MD2 Semester, MD3 Semester, MD4 Semester

MD 1	Theory Hours	Practical Hours	Total Credit Hours
Medical Embryology	4	0	4
Biostatistics and Epidemiology Introduction to EBM & Clinical research	4	0	4
Gross Anatomy	8	4	12
Histology, Cell and Molecular Biology	8	2	10
MD 2	Theory Hours	Practical Hours	Total Credit Hours
Neuroscience	8	0	8
Biochemistry	8	0	8
Medical Physiology	10	0	10
MD 3	Theory Hours	Practical Hours	Total Credit Hours
Pathology I	10	2	12
Genetics	4	0	4
Behavioral Sciences and Medical Ethics	6	0	6
Medical Microbiology & Immunology	10	0	10
MD 4	Theory Hours	Practical Hours	Total Credit Hours
Pathology II	10	2	12
Pharmacology	10	0	10
Physical Diagnosis	3	3	6
Introduction to Clinical Medicine & EBM and Journal club	4	0	4

Award of excellence
Xavier University school of Medicine, Bonaire presents award of excellence in each basic science course for the student who excels in respective course. These awards will be presented on either white coat ceremony or farewell party. These awards will motivate the students to study and they develop competitive spirit. There is one more special award for the “best outgoing student” in each batch based on their academic performance, on and off campus behavior and involvement in SGA activities.

Clinical Science Curriculum

• Fifth Semester
• Clinical Science Program

Third year Medical students are required to complete core clerkships in the following areas:

Internal Medicine	12 weeks
Surgery	12 weeks
Pediatrics	6 weeks
Family Medicine	6 weeks
Psychiatry	6 weeks
Obstetrics & Gynecology	6 weeks