Xavier University School of Medicine Organizes 2009 Graduation Function

   
Glimpses of the graduation function of the Xavier University of Medicine

Xavier University School of Medicine at Aruba celebrated its 2009 Graduation on June 6, 2009 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta , Georgia. The 2009 class comprised of 72 graduates, the largest in Xavier University's five- year history.

The speakers of the event were Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat, Chairman Mr. Edwin Casey, President Mr. Ravishankar Bhooplapur, and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. B.L. Stalnaker.

According to a press release, the graduates were addressed on key issues affecting the society, responsibility of providing exceptional medical care, and furthering the legacy of Xavier University. Xavier University's Alumni Association consists of over 200 graduates, half of whom are applying or are currently in Residency programs throughout the United States. 

  Xavier University prides itself on its motto "Cultivating Great minds for Primary Education." Founded in 2004, the university imparts medical education and offers a Doctor of Medicine degree program. Located in Aruba, Dutch West Indies, The School of Medicine places students into clinical rotations and residencies throughout the United States. As Xavier University continues to grow and strive for excellence, it looks forward to expanding its Alumni base and increasing its Graduating class for 2010, the press release concludes.

 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------