Welcome to Saba

At Saba University School of Medicine, you have 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 across both countries.

Over 30 Years Of Success

Throughout our 30+ years of providing medical education that is based upon the best American and Canadian medical curriculums, Saba has maintained its reputation of excellence because our students consistently perform during the testing milestones and earn competitive residencies and positions of leadership.

What Makes Saba Different

First-time pass rate ¹ for USMLE Step 1 & 2 —The highest in the Caribbean

What Makes Saba Different

Student-to-faculty ratio

Scholarships of up to $105K

Graduates practicing in the U.S. and Canada

¹ 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 between 2018-2022.

We Give You More

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right medical school. What is important to you? Here are other benefits that our students and over 3,000 graduates consistently attribute to their success.

Research module

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

Early 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 Their Words

Student support is at the heart of everything we do at Saba. From providing guidance on your application to orientation on campus to helping secure your residency and all the way through to graduation, we are dedicated to your success.

Approved for funding in U.S. and Canada

Saba is approved for Title IV funding by the U.S. Department of Education and for access to Canadian Federal and Provincial Loans.

Chris McClean

Saba SGA President and Dean’s List Student

One of the big draws of Saba was that they had a 24/7 anatomy lab with cadavers, which not many of the other schools in the Caribbean or in the U.S. have.

Kimberly Morrison

Internal Medicine/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident

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

Abrar Justin Ahmed

Emergency Medicine Resident at Brookdale University Hospital in New York

On the island they have clinical skills lab where they teach you how to take blood pressure and do proper abdominal exams.

Automatic eligibility for up to $105,000

Upon application, you will be automatically reviewed for eligibility of up to $105,000 based upon academic merit.

Get acccess to private and public options

You can take advantage of a range of public and private options to assist you with financing your education.

Finance Your Medical Degree

Saba: 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 through the rainforest and friendly residents who take the safety and conservation of the island as personal responsibility.

• Average temperature: 80° F / 26° C

•  Land area: 5.0 sq mi / 13 sq km 

• 12-min flight from St. Maarten

Opportunity Awaits!

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Completed pre-requisite coursework

Official MCAT scores

Letter of Intent

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 (Saba applicants only)

Ready to Apply?

Completed pre-requisite coursework

Official MCAT scores

Letter of Intent

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 (Saba applicants only)

Opportunity Awaits!

Not ready to apply yet and have questions? Fill out the form.

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We accept applications all throughout the year. Semester classes begin in January, May and September. 

Did you know, Saba, along with its sister schools Medical University of the Americas and St. Matthew's University School of Medicine offers you the unprecedented opportunity to apply to up to three top Caribbean medical schools at once! By submitting just one set of documents and participating in one interview, you can receive admissions decisions from any or all of the three medical schools.