Training Tomorrow's PhysiciansÂ
At Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM), our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is tailored for driven and dedicated future physicians like you. We consistently focus on your growth, invest in your future and support your academic and personal success. Importantly, SUSOM is internationally accredited, holds key U.S. state approvals and our graduates practice in the U.S. and Canada.
Your MD Dreams Await at Saba
USMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rate in 2024. 1
USMLE Step 2 CK First-Time Pass Rate in 2024. 2 Â
Three-Year Residency Placement Rate. 3
MD program graduates since 1992.
1. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam, the student must successfully complete the Basic Sciences curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.
2. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the student must successfully complete the Clinical Medicine curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.
3. 99% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.
Take the Next Step Toward Medical School!
The World Still Needs Doctors Like You
Personalized student support is an essential component of our MD program. From admissions and campus orientation to rotations and residency applications, we are committed to your success every step of the way. Discover the SUSOM student experience through this testimonial video from Ariana Gammon.
Dhanjitt Lit, MD, FRCPC
Program Chief and Medical Director at Trillium Health Partners | SUSOM Alum 2011


What distinguishes Saba from other schools is the curriculum. Saba has years of success producing great doctors who are practicing all over North America.
Simran Joshi, MD
Resident Physician (Internal Medicine) | SUSOM Alum 2024

Saba's instructors are always willing to go above and beyond for their students. Even after I left the island, the professors continued to mentor me.

Elie Bou Rzik
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program Student

The support you feel at Saba University School of Medicine is tremendous. If you want to be a physician and help people, then Saba is a great choice.

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Completed pre-requisite coursework
Official MCAT scores (required for all applicants who are citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S.)
Personal statement (500 words max.)
Two letters of recommendation
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for applicants whose native language is not English
Minimum of 50 hours of healthcare experience
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We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Classes begin in January, May and September.Â
You can still apply without all required documents. Upload pending materials, like transcripts, as they arrive to speed up the admissions process and receive your decision sooner.
If you’ve already started a medical school application through AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS or OMSAS, applying is even easier. Simply upload a verifief copy of your existing application via our common application form.Â
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Grants and scholarship of up to $45,000 CAD for Canadian students.
Grants and scholarships of up to $110,000 USD for U.S. students.
U.S. and Canadian MD program students may be eligible for government financial aid through relevant student loan programs.








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Your Medical Education
At SUSOM, we put our students at the center of everything we do. Aligned with leading U.S. and Canadian medical schools, our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program spans ten semesters, encompassing Basic Science on Saba (semesters 1-5), followed by Clinical Medicine rotations at affiliated teaching hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the U.S., and select elective rotation sites in Canada (semesters 6-10).

