Canada Needs Doctors.

Like you.

High Achieving and Consistent Outcomes are Important:

Sustained Residency Attainment Success with 97%

Four-Year Average*

Achieve Your Dream at Saba University School of Medicine

Begin Your Journey in Paradise

Become a Doctor in Canada

We'd love to get to know you better and talk through your needs and goals to determine whether Saba University School of Medicine is a good fit. 

Opportunity awaits, and we are here to help! 

Over 1,400 Canadians thrived  under the curriculum, care and guidance of Saba’s faculty throughout our 30 years of educating medical students. You will likely find Saba MDs practicing in your province or recognize someone who attended the same undergrad university as you.

Intentionally small class sizes 

Outstanding Individualized  support from the faculty

Hands-on learning from semester one

Research module built into the curriculum

There are many factors in choosing the right medical school. What is important to you? Here are some of Saba’s benefits that our students consistently attribute to their success:

Saba Students Come from Top Canadian Universities

Strong clinical placements throughout Canada and the U.S.

Curious About the Island of Saba?

A best kept Caribbean secret, Saba is an island full of adventure and natural beauty. Located near St. Maarten, it is known for some of the best diving in the world, incredible hiking through the rainforest and friendly residents who take the safety and conservation of the island as personal responsibility. The Caribbean climate is a welcome oasis from the winters in Canada with the temperature averaging 27 C year round.

Highest USMLE

first-time pass rates of any Caribbean medical school

5 Year average USMLE

(First-Time) Average Pass Rate of 98%

for both Step 1 and Step 2**

Financial Benefits

Up to $190,000 

in Scholarships

Approved for 

Canadian Provincial Loans

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* 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.

**  First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step Exam on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking the USMLE Step Exam for the first time.

Copyright ©2024 Saba University School of Medicine. All Rights Reserved.

* 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.

** First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step Exam on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking the USMLE Step Exam for the first time.

on your decision to pursue medical school and for the success you have achieved towards your goal so far! As you consider your path forward, Saba University School of Medicine offers you an opportunity to earn a reputable, accredited medical degree, secure a competitive residency in the U.S. or Canada, and ultimately practice as a medical doctor at home in Canada–or anywhere in the United States–it’s your choice.

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The Saba Advantage: Personalized Learning, Competitive Placements and Exceptional Outcomes

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Why Canadian students choose 

Saba University School of Medicine

Visit Our Campus: Saba Sojourn Program 

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$2,000 USD Travel Reimbursement Available*

Experience the MD program at Saba University firsthand through our Saba Sojourn Program. Visit the island, explore our modern campus facilities, engage in dynamic classroom discussions, and connect with our supportive community of faculty and students. Your journey towards a fulfilling career in medicine begins here, on Saba.

Enroll in our MD program within three semesters of your visit, and you will receive a travel reimbursement of up to $2,000 USD for airfare and lodging.* 

See for yourself why our students love it here and schedule your visit today.

*To qualify for travel reimbursement of up to $2,000 USD, you must submit receipts for airfare and lodging expenses within 30 days of enrollment. Enrollment must take place within three semesters of your initial visit.

Join a Globally Accredited Medical School

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Saba University School of Medicine holds an accreditation recognized globally, enabling our students to practice medicine in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various other countries. Our accreditor, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education and its standards have been deemed comparable to the standards used to accredit medical schools in the United States by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation. The NVAO is the accrediting body for the Netherlands and Flanders.  Saba is the only Caribbean medical school that has met the standards of European accreditation.