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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ARUBA

US Address • 1172 Satellite Blvd., Suwanee, Georgia USAAruba Address • Wilhelminastraat 59, Oranjestad, Aruba

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Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

About AUSOMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

About Aruba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Latest News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Pre-Med Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Basic Medical Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Clinical Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Financial Assistance Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Admission Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Transfer Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USMLE Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Immigration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ta b l E o f C o n T E n T s

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Welcome to the American University School of Medicine Aruba

NScholarship Availability

N4 Year MD Program

N5 Year Pre-Med MD Program for High School Graduates

NOnly 20 Months Abroad

N5th Semester USMLE Board Review

NGuaranteed US Cinical Clerkships


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AUSOMA serves to offer an economically viable medical education program that develops culturally diverse individuals into compassionate

leaders in their respective medical fields. We are a source to help enlighten those who have curious minds and a thirst for knowledge so they may become effective leaders, trustworthy professionals, and skilled in the

practice of medicine. AUSOMA’s mission is to foster those with a desire to practice medicine an affordable means to develop their skills and knowledge

in a way that works to satisfy the shortage of healthcare professionals worldwide without causing the burden of unreasonable individual debt.

Strong leaders at AUSOMA are compassionate Doctors globally.

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a b o u T a u s o m aAUSOMA was founded in 2018 by a group of experienced physicians and leading professionals in the fields of education, pharmaceuticals, IT, and business. Our founders began with one goal in mind... to develop culturally diverse individuals into compassionate physicians and leaders in their respective medical fields without the life-long crippling debt that often

accompanies most MD graduates.

At AUSOMA, students experience the same level of training and educational rigor as those students located in the U.S. and Canada. Our pledge is to mentor AUSOMA students, instill professional ethical standards, encourage life-long learning, and provide the necessary educational resources to facilitate successful completion of our program while promoting the practice of their art.

AUSOMA is proud to call the picturesque island of Aruba home. This Southern Caribbean island is located just 17 miles off the coast of Venezuela in the most beautiful waters known to man. AUSOMA is chartered in and recognized by the government of Aruba. AUSOMA’s founders are devoted to those students who want to tackle the multi-faceted challenges faced in the healthcare industry today.

Becoming an AUSOMA medical school graduate requires commitment and determination but is well worth the effort. Our exceptionally qualified, dedicated, and experienced faculty are ready to assist you in achieving your goal of becoming a Medical Doctor.

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The beautiful Caribbean Island of Aruba is located just 17 miles (27 km) north of Venezuela. Aruba is one of the islands in a group knows as The Netherlands Antilles. They include Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao (ABC islands), and other Dutch Antilles islands. The capital, and largest city of Aruba, is Oranjestad, which combines old and new in a perfect blend of historical, relaxing, and fun options.

Aruba’s dry climate allows for beautifully diverse landscapes, sunny skies, predictable warm weather (Average of 82 degrees year-round), and constant cooling trade winds. It’s location in the Caribbean waters lies outside the hurricane belt, is easily accessible by plane, and experiences calm and clear blue-green waters, with visibility in some areas reaching depths of over a hundred feet. The North and South tips of the island can be rocky with thundering waves. Most beaches in Aruba have powder white sand that are accessible by car or on foot depending on your starting location.

Outside of studying, what is there to do on the island of Aruba? We encourage you to let your own interests can be your guide. Whatever your mood, you can find something you like in Aruba. There are plenty of shopping, dining, and sight-seeing options. You may opt for outdoor sports such as golf or scuba diving, or visit any one of Aruba’s 19 beaches. Check out Aruba’s calendar of events to see what’s happening. Whatever you decide to do, you won’t be disappointed - just make sure you wear sunscreen and plan on having fun!

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a C C r E d i TaT i o n sCharterThe Government of Aruba of the Dutch Antilles chartered AUSOMA in 2018 to offer the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. The graduates of AUSOMA are eligible for licensure in Aruba. Through AUSOMA, they will fulfill all requirements set forth by the Ministry of Education and Health.

World Directory of Medical Schools AUSOMA is recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools. The World Directoryof Medical Schools is developed through a partnership between the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). Details regarding AUSOMA’s accreditation can be verified at www.wdoms.org.

USAAUSOMA is recognized by FAIMER, which allows students and graduates to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and upon completion become eligible for ECFMG certification – a requirement for participating in a U.S. residency-training program.You may request more information about AUSOMA’s accreditation by contacting Educational Commission for the Foreign Medical Graduate, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2685 USA, Telephone: (215) 386-5900 www.ecfmg.org You can review eligibility criteria of each state medical board for AUSOMA licensure. The information and be reviewed at www.FSMB.org.CANADAAUSOMA is recognized by the Medical Council of Canada. Medical Council of Canada (MCC) requires a graduate to pass both Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Parts one and two (MCCQE Parts I and II) to be eligible for licensure. NOTE - As a prerequisite to sitting for the MCCQE Part I, an International medical graduate must pass the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE).Graduates of AUSOMA are eligible to sit for MCCEE, QE Parts I and II, and application for the LMCC.You can request more information by contacting Medical Council of Canada (MCC), P.O. Box 8234 Stn T, Ottawa ON Canada K1G 3H7 Telephone: (613) 521-6012www.mcc.caFor practicing in other countries please review rules and regulation of each country medical board prior to initiation of medical education at AUSOMA. AUSOMA is recognized by most medical authorities in lieu of listing in World Directory of Medical Schools as indicated.


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AUSOMA looks to the future for growth and development of the AUSOMA student base and campus expansion. Our founders are excited about the September 2018inaugural semester and have a five year plan that includes state-of-the-art facilities, student dorms, and additional university degree programs.

AUSOMA schedules many open houses throughout theyear in the U.S. and Canada. Check www.ausoma.org forongoing dates/times.

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S t r o n g L e a d e r s . C o m p a s s i o n a t e D o c t o r s .

5 YEar PrE-mEd md Program

Semester 1 Pm 1108 general biology

Pm 1208 general Chemistry

Pm 1304 Pre-Calculus math

Pm 1403 English

Semester 2 Pm 2108 basic anatomy and Physiology

Pm 2208 organic Chemistry

Pm 2308 Physics

Semester 3 Pm 3106 Cell and molecular biology

Pm 3204 behavioral sciences

Pm 3306 introduction to biochemistry

Pm 3404 biostatistics

Pm 3502 Psychosocial aspects of Health Care

Semester 4 Pm4108 introduction to anatomy

Pm4208 introduction to Physiology

Pm4302 Economics of Health sciences

Pm4502 introduction to Physical diagnosis

Pm4602 medical Terminology

The curriculum of the American University Aruba School of Medicine is designed to be highly integrative and clinical based for the student to learn the art and science of medicine, and effectively apply their knowledge in all primary care residencies. Our programs are designed to prepare students to be knowledgeable, skillful, compassionate and dutiful physicians.

A rewarding program for those who have little doubt about the career path they’ve chosen. Six traditional college semesters packed into four accelerated semesters of pre-medical studies. The initial stages of the 5 Year MD Program will fully prepare medical students for their pre-clinical studies. High school graduates with scholastic achievements that will permit them to be accepted into this program tend to enter residency, and graduate to practice medicine by the age of 26. As a matter of fact, most of AUSOMA’s 5 Year MD Program students will benefit from the number of years they will save by not having to secure their position as a medical student by first completing a bachelor’s or a master’s degree. In addition, once completed, the pre-med courses at AUSOMA will allow graduates to become qualified candidates for medical licensure.

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4 YeAr MeDiCAl ProgrAMbasiC sCiEnCEs CurriCulum

Semester 1 md 1111 structure and function of Human body imd 1206 Histologymd 1306 Cell and molecular biologymd 1402 Clinical skills i Semester 2 md 2108 structure and function of the Human body ii(Prerequisites: structure and function of the Human body i, Cell and molecular biology and Histology)

md 2210 biochemistry and genetics(Prerequisites: Completion of or co-enrollment in Cell and molecular biology and Histology)

md 2302 immunology(Prerequisite: Completion of or co-enrollment in structure and function of the Human body i and Histology and Cell and molecular biology)

md 2402 Clinical skills ii (Prerequisites: Clinical skills i)

md 2502 Epidemiology and biostatisticsSemester 3 md 3108 general Pathology(Prerequisites: Completion of biochemistry and genetics and structure and function of the Human body ii)

md 3206 microbiology(Prerequisite: Completion of or co-enrollment in Histology)

md 3308 neuroscience and behavioral science(Prerequisites: Completion of biochemistry and genetics and structure and function of the Human body ii)

md 3402 Clinical skills iii(Prerequisites: Completion of biochemistry and genetics and structure and function of the Human body ii)

md 3504 Pharmacology i(Prerequisites: all semester 1 and 2 courses and completion of or co-enrollment in microbiology and general Pathology)

Semester 4 md 4110 systemic Pathology(Prerequisite: Completion of general Pathology). Prerequisite: completion of Pathology ii and completion of or co-enrollment in microbiology, Pharmacology i and neurosciences and behavioral sciences)

md 4204 Problem based learning (Pbl)md 4302 Ethics and Evidence-based medicinemd 4402 Clinical skills iV (Prerequisites: all courses in semesters 1-3)

md 4508 Pharmacology (Prerequisites: Pharmacology i)

Semester 5 md 5110 introduction to Clinical medicine and Physical diagnosis(Prerequisites: all courses in semesters 1-4)

md5215. usmlE step 1 review (Prerequisites: all courses in semesters 1-4)

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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BASIC SCIENCES & USMLE STEP I ARE REQUIRED BEFORE ENTERING CLM. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CLINICAL SCIENCES REQUIRES 72 WEEKS OF ROTATIONS.

internal Medicine (12 Weeks) Exposed to adult patients with a variety of disease processes. Objective components emphasized are medical history taking, physical examination skills, case presentation, differential diagnosis of disease processes, and development of a strong foundation of internal medicine knowledge. Student evaluation is based on the Clinical Component - 70% and NBME Shelf Exam - 30%

Surgery (12 Weeks) Overall goal is to give broad exposure to surgery and understanding of the medicine of surgery. It will not serve as a comprehensive course in surgery, but rather a foundation for the role surgery plays in the care of the hospitalized patient. Students will develop an understanding of the common surgical diseases, as well as develop a framework for self-study. In addition, basic manual skills such as suturing and knot tying will be emphasized. Student evaluations are based on the Clinical Component - 70% and the NBME Shelf Exam - 30%.

Pediatrics (6 Weeks) Designed to introduce core principles and become familiar with common illnesses of pediatrics, common causes of death in childhood, normal growth and development, concepts of family centered care, and variation in the immunology, biochemistry, pathology, and physiology that occur as a child ages. Student evaluations are based on the Clinical Component - 80% and the NBME Shelf Exam - 20%.

oB/ gYN (6 Weeks ) Provides a foundation of knowledge and skills through exposure to normal and pathologic conditions associated with the female reproductive organs such as menstruation, conception, and pregnancy. Broader concepts of primary care for women with emphasis on preventive care and periodic screening will also be covered. Student evaluations are based on the Clinical Component - 75% and the NBME Shelf Exam -25%.

Psychiatry (6 Weeks) Emphasis on major psychiatric syndromes. Students will work on a multidisciplinary team and are required to be able to employ bio-psycho-socio-cultural model of assessments and treatments to patients with psychiatric illness. Student evaluations are based on the Clinical Component - 65% and the NBME Shelf Exam - 35%.

Family Medicine (6 Weeks) Strengthen basic skills such as interviewing, history taking, physical examination, and physical diagnosis. The assessment and management of both routine and complicated medical conditions will be integrated with the application of the principles of quality, cost-effective health care, patient education, and health promotion. Student evaluations are based on the Clinical Component - 65% and the NBME Shelf Exam - 35%.

elective rotations (Student’s Choice) (24 Weeks)

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4 years MD program is an accelerated MD program comprised of 42 months of training, board review time, in-between semester breaks, and 72 weeks of clinical rotation without compromising total number of hours required to graduate from AUSOMA. The 4 Year MD Program is composed of 20 months of basic medical sciences courses followed by 72 weeks of Clinical rotations under supervision of US trained physician educators to maximize the experience for each student. During Clinical rotations, students complete 72 weeks of clinical rotations in core and elective clerkships, as well as clinical research in the United States, United Kingdom, or Aruba. After completion of 48 weeks of Core clinical rotations, students can pursue 24 weeks of elective in the field of their interest. The curriculum has enough flexibility for students to do extensive research, pursue advanced degrees, participate in special clinical rotation tracks, or explore other avenues of professional growth.

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TUiTioN & FeeS Are DUe 2 WeeKS BeFore UPCoMiNg SeMeSTer. Pre Medical Program (4 Semesters) $4000 USD16Weeks per Semester per Semester

MD Basic Science Program (5 Semesters) $6500 USD16 Weeks per Semester per Semester

MD Clinical Science Program (6 Semesters) $9000 USD12 Weeks per Semester per Semester

other Fees (All fees are in USD)Application Fee $50Registration Fee (non-refundable fee) $1000 Late Registration Fee after 1st day of class $250 Malpractice Insurance Fee per Clinical Science year $1200 Immigration Deposit (varies based on country of citizenship) $500-$2600 NBME Comprehensive Exam (cost per exam) $1000Shelf Exam Fee for MD 5 (cost per attempt) $500Shelf Exam Fee for Basic Sciences (cost per semester) $250Re-Admission Fee $1000 Graduation Fee $500Official Transcript Fee $50Health Insurance (Based on age, contact admissions office) _ Basic Medical Sciences (per credit fee) $350Pre-medical Sciences (per credit fee) $250

T u i T i o n a n d f E E s At this time, AUSOMA does not offer Federal Financial Aid Loans. However, we do offer payment plans to those who qualify. Scholarships are also available for qualified students.

Payment PlansTo assist you in payment of your tuition and fees, AUSOMA offers a monthly payment option. Students interested in this option must have a valid credit card on file for processing your payment each month. Total tuition and fees due per semester are divided into four payments, which will be processed automatically to the credit card on file. Each semester will have a $250 processing fee applied.

ScholarshipsAUSOMA is offering academic scholarship to students to help them succeed in the medical field. Those students who have an overall GPA of 3.6, will be eligible to apply.

Academic scholarships are available to those who meet AUSOMA criteria. Scholarships are awarded towards the tuition fees for the upcoming semester only. Students qualifying for these scholarships should refer to the admissions department for more information.

initial Scholarship CriteriaPre-medical GPA of 3.6 or higher receives a deduction of 20% of tuition.Basic Science Scholarships apply to MD1 to MD4 semesters only GPA of 3.6 or higher receives a deduction of 20% of tuition

Financial HardshipIn addition to academic scholarship, AUSOMA is also offering case by case Financial hardship scholarship of 20% to be applied to upcoming semester tuition. Please contact Dean’s office for application and further details.

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P r E r E q u i s i T E s4 YEar md Program

Basic requirements include 90 credit hours of college courses, which should include one academic year* of the following prerequisites with at least a 3.0 GPA:

• Inorganic/General Chemistry with labs 8 hours

• Organic Chemistry with labs 8 hours

• General Biology with labs 8 hours

• Physics with labs 8 hours

• English 8 hours

To be competitive AUSOMA highly recommends Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, and Calculus as these are courses that are integrated within the Basic Sciences semesters.

*One academic year is equal to two semesters, three quarters, or two quarters and a semester.

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application requirements

• Application Fee of $50 USD.

• Application with background check approval.

• Official transcripts from all universities attended. This includes undergraduate, graduate, medical, and professional schools attended

• Official transcripts from High School if entering the Pre-Med program

• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (International students whose academic background is not English)

• Current resume or CV

• (8) Passport-size photos (some photos will be used for immigration paperwork)

• A personal statement explaining your desire for a career in medicine, leadership positions held, and any accomplishments achieved. Plagiarism is an academic offense and has no place in AUSOMA students and will disqualify you from consideration.

• (2) Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead from a college professor or employer manager, if out of school for at least a year. Letters should be mailed to AUSOMA directly.



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T r a n s f E r s T u d E n T sAUSOMA’s MD Program accepts applications from transfer students. Transfer students are expected to have satisfied the academic and financial obligations of the previous university that they were attending. It is the transferring student’s responsibility to submit ALL official transcripts and appropriate paperwork. Your application will not be considered for a review without this process being completed in its entirety.

Transfer requirements • Official Application • $50.00 USD Non-refundable application fee • Current Resume or CV • Official transcripts from all universities attended • Two letters of recommendation (written by Physicians and other Professionals only) • Structured Questions

immigration/Additional Paperwork • 8 passport sized photos (two should be sent with your Official application) • Clear copy of your passport information/with picture page • Immunization record (MUST include recent MMR, Hepatitis B Series, and TB);

PPD cannot be over 12 month old at any point during the rotations • USMLE board score report(s) • Complete Background check release form • Verification of US citizenship, permanent residency, or other visa status; a Work

Authorization Number (WAN) is required for the Canadian citizens

Please make sure all the documents and original transcripts are submitted at the time of the application transfer. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain the original transcripts from the previous Medical School.

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u s m l E r E q u i r E m E n T sUSMle reQUireMeNTS: STeP 1, STeP 2 CK, STeP 2 CS & STeP 3 To graduate, students must pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge), and have taken Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) examination prior to graduation. A passing score on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS’ is required to sit for Step 3 and a passing score on Step 3 is required for licensure with ECFMG.

Passing score on USMle Step 1 is required prior to the beginning of clinical rotations. Students applying for graduation must also receive an overall passing score on Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) and have taken the USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) examination prior to graduation. A passing score is not required for graduation, but is required to sit for Step 3; passing Step 3 is required for licensure.

Scheduling for a practice test session may be obtained at http://www.usmle.org.

Information on NBME Self-Assessment Services can be found at http://www.nbme.org/Students/sas/sas.html.

Note: Students not intending to enter the residency match may qualify for an exemption. A letter co-signed by the student and advisor must be submitted to for approval.

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i m m i g r aT i o n i n f o r m aT i o nDocuments are required before arrival & Take 4-6 Weeks to Process

DoCUMeNTS NeeDeD • Full copy of the passport (including all blank pages and cover) • 6 passport size photographs (8 were sent with original application) •OriginalBirth Certificate with Apostille attached •OriginalPolice Clearance Certificate with Apostille attached • All Apostilles must be attached to appropriate document and not older than 3 monthsNote: Immigrations fees vary. Students enter Aruba on a student visa approved by DIMAS (The Department of Policy, Access and Integration Aliens). DIMAS will issue Inflight Permissions once all documents are submitted.

iN ArUBA STUDeNTS MUST SUBMiT • Medical clearance certificate issued by the physician approved by DINA in Aruba • Proof of the health insurance in Aruba (Provided by the School) • Proof of Medical tests in Aruba (VDRL, Hepatitis, HIV test, Chest X-Ray) • Annual Student Visa Fee

APoSTille ProCeSSThe Apostille is certification of public (including notarized) documents to be used in anothercountry. With this certification, documents are recognized by the Government of Aruba. TheApostille authenticates the signature and seal of the issuing public official or notary public. It does not authenticate the contents of the document. The Apostille is a single sheet of paper in a highlystructured format bearing the state seal and is attached to your document.

Process for Citizens and residents of all other countriesDocuments need to be attested by the Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your country.Take the attested documents to the Dutch Consulate and they will Apostille (legalize) it for you.

Dutch Consulates in Canada: Royal Netherlands Embassy http://www.netherlandsembassy.caConsulate General Montreal http://www.dutchconsulatemontreal.org Consulate General Toronto http://www.dutchconsulate.toronto.on.ca

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C H E C k l i s ToNlY completed packets receive consideration for interviewsPrerequisites Inorganic/General Chemistry with labs (8 hours) General Biology with labs (8 hours) Organic Chemistry with labs (8hours) English (8 hours) Physics with labs (8 hours)

Application checklists A non-refundable application fee $50.00 USD Background check with signed approval Official transcripts from all universities attended. This includes undergraduate,

graduate, medical, and professional schools attended Official transcripts from High School if entering the Pre-Med program Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (International students whose academic background is not English) Current resume or CV (8) Passport-size photos (some photos will be used for immigration paperwork) A personal statement explaining your desire for a career in medicine, leadership positions held, and any

accomplishments achieved. (2) Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead from a college professor or employer manager, if out of school

for at least a year. Letters of Recommendation mailed to AUSOMA directly. AUSOMA official application obtained from AUSOMA.org website or from Director of Admissions

Additional paperwork for immigration Process (U.S. and Aruba) Clear copy of your passport information (all picture and stamped pages) Immunization record (MUST include recent MMR, Hepatitis B Series, and TB); PPD cannot be over 12 months old at

any point during the rotations Verification of US citizenship, permanent residency, or other visa status; a Work Authorization Number (WAN) is

required for the Canadian citizens

Aruba Documents required 6 weeks before arrival Enrollment Letter A clear photocopy of the Passport Profile Page (4) Dutch Passport Size Pictures with white Background (35 x 45 mm). A police clearance or a certificate of good conduct issued by the country of residence in the last 5 years. This should be legalized from a Dutch Embassy or Apostillized and not older than 6 months. If certificate is in a foreign language, it should be translated by a sworn translator in Aruba. • US Residents - certificate or police clearance must be apostilled by the US Secretary of State. • Canada Residents - certificate or police clearance must be legalized by the Foreign Affairs and then by the Dutch Embassy. • India Residents - Police clearence needs to be legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in New Delhi. • Residents of other countries - will be responsible in inquiring for the requirements and procedures of notarization, legalization, or certification with apostille from proper authorities in the country of origin or the country where documents were issued. Please visit this website for more information: http//www.hcch.net/index_en.php?act=conventions.statusprint&cid=41 NOTE: Aruba DIMAS stipulated that it must be indicated on the police clearance that the reason for applying for the police clearance or good conduct is: “Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admicion di Stranheronan: For Immigration Purpose to Aruba”.

Proof of Financial Support Birth Certificate: needs to be legalized in the country of birth Housing Contract

in Aruba Medical clearance certificate issued by physician approved by DINA in Aruba Proof of Medical tests in Aruba (VDRL, Hepatitis, HIV test, Chest X-Ray) Annual Student Visa Fee

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If born in the US - birth certificate needs to be certified by Apostille by the US Secretary of State.If born in Canada - birth certificate needs to be legalized by the Foreign Affairs and by the Dutch Embassy.If born in India - birth certificate needs to be certified by Apostille by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in New Delhi.If born in another country - do the same as in police clearance.

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