From MCAT to MD Success

From MCAT to Our MD Program, Achieve More with Saba University School of Medicine

You're not just another applicant and Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) isn't just another medical school. Join an MD program designed for ambitious, dedicated future physicians like you — one that values your growth, invests in your future and helps you achieve academic and personal success. SUSOM is internationally accredited and holds key U.S. state approvals, which benefits future physicians who aspire to practice in the U.S. and Canada.

30+ Years of Medical Education

Make your dream of becoming a practicing physician a reality. For more than three decades, Saba has empowered future medical doctors and international healthcare leaders. Join 3,000+ Saba graduates in making an impact in the U.S., Canada and internationally. Our dedication to academic success is evident in our students' achievements, including 97% residency placement rate from (2020-2024)³ and notable USMLE first-time pass rates.

3 - First 97% Four Year Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.

What Makes Saba Different

USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate from 2021-2023.¹

USMLE Step 2 CK first-time pass rate from 2021-2023.¹

Residency placement rate over four years.²

MD program graduates since 1992.

1 - Based on 2021-2023 data. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1/USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1/USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time during the calendar years 2021 to 2023. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1/USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the student must successfully complete the Basic Science/Clinical Medicine curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.

2 - First 97% Four Year Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.

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There are many factors to consider when choosing the right medical school. Saba will help bridge the gap between your MCAT score and your medical career. What is important to you? Here additional benefits that our students and graduates consistently attribute to their success.

Research Modules

Built into the curriculum to teach you critical analytical skills you’ll need throughout your medical career.

Hands-on Training

From the first semester, you’ll receive hands-on training, an opportunity you won’t get at bigger schools.

Learning Center

Saba offers both academic and non-academic services to support every element of your medical education.

Our Support Your Success

Individualized student support is at the heart of everything we do. From admissions guidance, to orientation on campus, to helping achieve your residency placement, to graduation day, we are dedicated to your success! Learn more about the SUSOM experience from our alum, Dr. Dhanjitt Litt, a General Internist and the Program Chief and Medical Director at Trillium Health Partners.

Kanika Aggarwal, MD

Resident Physician (Internal Medicine) SUSOM Alum 2021

Knowing Saba graduates are respected and successfully match into residency programs gave me the confidence to choose Saba for my medical education.

Daniel Lwis

MD Program Student

The professors guide you on how to take the necessary steps to get on a good path and make sure you're able to have good scores for the USMLE Step 1 & 2 CK.

Ariana Gammon

MD Program Student

Being able to use cadavers while you are learning about the different systems really cements what you've learned during that class.

Finance Your Medical Degree

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 direct patient care experience

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Your Future?

We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Classes begin in January, May and September.

You can submit an application without all required documentation. Simply upload outstanding documents, such as your transcripts, as they arrive. This helps accelerate the admissions process and gets you decision sooner in your journey.

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Canadian Government Loans

Canadian students in the MD program are eligible for loans from the government in their province of residence.

U.S. Federal Loans

Saba MD program students from the United States are eligible for Title IV student loan funding through the U.S. Department of Education.

Financial Support for U.S. Students

MD program students are eligible for up to $105K USD in grants and scholarships.

Residency Match Day Highlights

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Saba Students Achieve a 97% Average Residency Placement Rate.*

Took the MCAT? What's Next?

Apply to our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program today. There is limited time to secure your spot!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Your MCAT Is Just the Start

Match Day is one of the most significant milestones in a medical student's journey. It’s the moment where years of hard work, perseverance and dedication result in a well-earned residency placement.

Saba: The Caribbean's Best Kept Secret

Located near St. Maarten, the island nation of Saba (pronounced Say-ba) is known for some of the best diving in the world, incredible hiking up Mount Scenery and friendly residents who take the safety and conservation of the island as personal responsibility.

• Average temperature: 27° C/80° F

• Land area: 5.0 square miles

• 12-min flight or 90-min ferry ride from St. Maarten

Financial Support for Canadian Students

Starting September 2025, Canadians are eligible to pay MD program tuition and administrative fees in CAD. In addition, they are eligible for up to $45K CAD in grants and scholarships.