Welcome to Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM), your pathway to practice medicine in the United States and Canada. AUSOM is an accredited medical school located in Willemstad, Curaçao, in the Caribbean. AUSOM confers upon its graduates the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Its main administrative office is located in Youngstown, Ohio, USA.

AUSOM is a great option for students from Canada for numerous reasons. First, the school offers a U.S.-modeled medical program that is designed to prepare students to become well-rounded practicing physicians in the United States, Canada and around the world. Second, the school has small class sizes, which allows students to receive more personalized attention from their professors and mentors. Third, the school is in a beautiful, safe and modern setting, which provides students with a great place to live and learn.

AUSOM’s tuition is significantly lower than the tuition of many U.S. and Canadian medical schools, and one of the most affordable accredited medical schools in the Caribbean. This can be a major advantage for Canadian students, who may not be able to afford to attend a Canadian medical school.

AUSOM is accredited by both Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), and Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM). Both accrediting bodies utilize a rigorous, peer-review process that examines all aspects of a medical education program, and only certifies medical schools which are operating at the highest levels of industry standards.

AUSOM has a small class sizes, which allows students to receive a more personalized education. This is a major advantage for students who want to get the most out of their medical education with a “one-on-one” type learning experience.

AUSOM is located on the Caribbean Island of Curaçao, which is one of the most modern and well-developed islands in the Caribbean. This is a beautiful and safe setting that provides students with a great place to develop and learn in a conducive environment.

Canadian Financial Aid Programs

• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
• Student Aid BC
• Student Aid Alberta

Canadian Bank Loan Options

• TD Bank
• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
• Bank of Montreal
• Scotia Bank
• Royal Bank of Canada (Has a bank in Curacao)
• National Bank of Canada

AUSOM’s student body is made up of students from all over the world. This diversity of cultures and perspectives creates a stimulating and enriching learning environment. The faculty at AUSOM is also experienced and qualified M.D. and PhD faculty members.

Avalon University students can complete their clinical rotations in some of the best ACGME teaching hospitals in the United States, having hospital affiliations in three cities (Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, and Beckley, WV). This gives students the opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in a variety of settings.

Avalon University has a strong alumni network that can provide support and guidance to students throughout their medical education and beyond.

If you are a Canadian student who is looking to pursue a medical degree, AUSOM provides the path for students who are looking for an affordable, high-quality medical education.