Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Xavier University Welcomes Fall 2025 Healthcare Students
Xavier University in Aruba hosted a special welcome week for new students in medicine, veterinary medicine, and nursing.
This week included tours, classes, and fun activities.
The week ended with a White Coat Ceremony, where students received their first white coats, symbolizing their commitment to helping others.
The university president and a former health minister gave speeches, encouraging the students to be ethical and compassionate in their careers.
The event brought together students, families, and community members to celebrate the students' new journeys.
Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba, welcomed its Fall 2025 cohort.
The event included a White Coat Ceremony held on September 8, 2025.
Orientation week featured activities like meet-and-greets and island tours.
Students from medicine, veterinary, and nursing programs participated.
Dr. Israel Posner, former Minister of Health, gave a keynote address.
- Who
- Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba (XUSOM)
- What
- Held an Orientation and White Coat Ceremony for the Fall 2025 cohort
- When
- September 8, 2025
- Where
- Xavier University Auditorium, Aruba
- Why
- To welcome and formally induct medical, veterinary, and nursing students into their professions.
- University
- Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba (XUSOM)
- Event
- Orientation & White Coat Ceremony
- Date
- September 8, 2025
- Cohort
- Fall 2025
- Disciplines
- Medicine, Veterinary, and Nursing
- Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Israel Posner, former Minister of Health, Aruba