Saba University School of Medicine was founded in 1986 by leading educators who had a vision for a new kind of medical school – one that would focus on teaching, small class sizes and close student-teacher interaction. We accepted our first class in 1993. Since then, more than 1,500 physicians have earned their M.D. at Saba University.
Shortage of Physicians
The initial impetus for having a new medical school was a concern over the severe shortage of physicians--a concern that remains today. A recent study by the American Medical Association predicts a shortfall in excess of 200,000 physicians in the United States by the year 2020. Canada also predicts a shortage of physicians, especially in primary care.
Accreditations
Saba University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM). The United States Department of Education has determined that the ACCM’s accreditation standards are comparable to those set by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), to accredit medical schools in the United States and Canada. Saba University School of Medicine students who successfully complete the requisite licensing examinations are eligible to practice medicine in Canada, Puerto Rico and all 50 U.S. states.
Reputation in Canada
In Canada, where access to medical school is even more competitive than in the U.S., Saba has earned a very strong reputation. A significant number of our graduates have completed their residencies in Canadian training programs.
The core ideas that guided Saba University's founding are still in place and have enabled our school to earn a worldwide reputation as a leader in international medical education.
