STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Saba University School of Medicine has an active Student Government Association (SGA) that sponsors numerous student events, including a welcome party for new students and health related projects for the island community. Each semester, the student body elects a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Class representatives to the SGA are elected from Semesters 1-5 and serve on the SGA. Student Activity fees are allocated for SGA projects each term.The officers meet regularly with the medical school administration to discuss student issues. Membership in the American Medical Student Association is actively promoted by the SGA. The specific goals of the SGA areto promote self-improvement, to mediate and resolve student problems and to organize recreational activities. The Student Government Association at Saba ratified its constitution in July 1995.
SIGNIFICANT OTHERS OF SABA
Significant Others of Saba (SOS) is a support network of spouses and significant others of medical students and faculty members. The organization elects officers each term and sponsors a number of projects, including a formal banquet, a bulk food ordering program and a children's Halloween Party. SOS members meet all new students with families and provide a survival kit of food and other necessities to help a family through the initial adjustment to island life. They can be reached via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you can also visit their website at S.O.S. Website.
WOMEN'S MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The mission of the Women's Medical Student Association is to facilitate the integration of women into the field of medicine at all levels. It is dedicated to the enhancement of personal growth, promoting gender balance in administrative and faculty appointments, and sponsoring education events for the Saba community to further the cohesion of all medical students. Officers are elected each term and meetings are held monthly.
THE INDIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
The Indian Students Association (ISA) promotes Indian culture and heritage among students, faculty, staff and the local population of Saba. Membership is free and open to all students of Saba University. ISA encourages members from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds to share their cultural experiences with the group. Celebrations of important festivals and social events are sponsored by ISA throughout the school year.
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) hosts several special events such as a welcome dinner for new incoming students and Eid in November and February. Meetings are held monthly and are open to all students and spouses.
CHRISTIAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION
The Christian Student Organization (CSO) meets every Sunday for an informal student worship service. CSO is open to all students and is non-denominational and Bible based. Students play musical instruments and the worship service is led by fellow students.
THE JEWISH STUDENTS CLUB
The mission of the Jewish Students Club (JSC) is aimed at exposing Jewish culture and identity to all participants. This group is open to all students. The JSC maintains strong affiliations with the Jewish community of St. Maarten and organizes frequent trips there to celebrate almost all major holidays. The club also organizes Shabbat dinners as often as possible. They can be reached via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
THE STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Student's Association for the Advancement of Professional Development (SAAPD) is to provide a formal forum for students to be exposed to professional development as it pertains to medical practice. The vision of the SAAPD is to produce medical students who are conscientious about professional development as it pertains to life-long learning. Through this organization, we organize grand rounds and small group discussion on clinical vignettes. We expect to have three to five grand rounds per term and four to five clinical vignette discussions per term. The SAAPD can be reached via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
