99%

First- Time Pass Rate for USMLE Step 1 & 2 CK Over the Last Three Years 1 

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Sustained Residency Attainment Rate

(avg. 2020-2024) 2

97%

3,000+

MDs have successfully launched their careers with us

$110,000

Think Caribbean medical schools just don't match the quality of education you'd receive in the U.S. or Canada? Think again. Saba is one of the leading medical schools in the Caribbean. Over the last three years, 99% of Saba students passed the USMLE Step 1 & 2 CK on their first attempt 1 . This is testament to a dedicated faculty, hands-on learning approach and embedded research, which provides you with the best chance at success. 

What’s more, Saba’s success does not stop there, it continues into residencies. In 2023, Saba students will enter residency programs spanning 16 specialties through 81 cities across the U.S. and Canada. 

Study Medicine at one of the “Big Four” Caribbean Medical Schools

Here are 3 Extra Reasons to Choose Saba Today

Clinical Rotations

Access to clinical programs at ACGME-credentialed teaching hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Our Scholarships and Loans

Saba is one of the few medical universities in the Caribbean that has been approved to participate in the U.S. Federal Direct Loan Program. Saba also offers significant merit-based scholarships and a transfer scholarship for American and Canadian students.

Accreditation

The U.S. Department of Education recognizes our accrediting body as using similar standards to those used by the accrediting body for medical schools in the U.S. 

Ready to Apply?

Review the admission requirements 

  • Pre-requisites
  • MCAT
  • Patient Care Experience

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We make our application process as stress-free as possible, so you can focus on the future ahead as a doctor. Let’s start with these three easy steps:

Get your documents in line

  • Transcripts (Biology, Inorganic & Organic Chemistry and English) & Personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Photos

Contact us and get an early 

pre-review of your documents

Complete your med application online

Our Admissions team will reach out if anything is missing, or if any supporting documents are required

Study at a Caribbean Medical University. Practice in the U.S. and Canada. 

Apply today to join us in 2025.

Inquire now to speak to an advisor.

Choose from three flexible start dates:

January | May | September

Experience the Saba Advantage

Experience learning like no other - classrooms with the latest learning technologies, clinical skills training center, a gross anatomy lab (with real cadavers), one-on-one interactions with faculty, and early hands-on-training you won't get at bigger medical schools. Improve your chances of success with a special research module that teaches you critical analytical skills you'll need throughout your medical career.

24/7 Gross Anatomy Lab

 Clinical Skills Training Center

USMLE Test Center 

The Research Module

Hear from Our Successful Residents

Saba has over 3,000 successful MD graduates practicing at top medical centers in the U.S. & Canada.  Read what our successful residents have to say about their experience studying at Saba.

I feel that my time at Saba has more than adequately prepared me to not just succeed, but to truly excel in residency.

Saba’s history of successful match results made it stand out amongst other options for medical school.

Saba helped me accelerate my dreams to become reality. It put me in a great position for me to follow through on my areas of interest.

Kyle Stoneking

Neurology Resident

Kimberly Morrison, MD

Internal Medicine/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident

Biruntha Sritharan

Psychiatry Resident

Our Scholarships and Loans

Clinical Rotations

Accreditation

99%

First-Time Past Rate for USMLE Step 1 & 2 CK Over the Last Three Years 1

Sustained Residency Attainment Rate 

(2020-2024) 2

97%

3,000+

MDs have successfully launched their careers with us

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Scholarships of up to

$110,000

 Clinical Skills Training Center

24/7 Gross Anatomy Lab

USMLE Test Center 

The Research Module

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Medical Education in a Unique Caribbean Location 

At Saba University School of Medicine, not only will you receive an exceptional education, but you'll also enjoy the stunning beauty of our Caribbean location. Surrounded by a tropical paradise, our campus inspires a sense of tranquility and focus, allowing you to make the most of your studies. The vibrant local culture and natural wonders of Saba Island provide the perfect backdrop for both relaxation and exploration. 

Visit Our Campus: Saba Sojourn Program 

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$2,000 USD Travel Reimbursement Available*

Experience the med program at Saba 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 med 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.

1. Based on 2021-2023 data. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time during the calendar years 2021 to 2023.

1. Based on 2021-2023 data. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time during the calendar years 2021 to 2023.

2. 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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