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STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
The Student Government Association ratified a constitution in
July 1995. The goal of the SGA is to promote self-improvement,
to mediate and resolve student problems and to organize recreational
activities. 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 SGA sponsors numerous student events including a welcome
party for new students and health related projects for the island
community. 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.
SIGNIFICANT OTHERS OF SABA (S.O.S)
The 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 sos@saba.edu
or you can also visit their website at
S.O.S. Website.
WOMEN'S MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The mission of this organization 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 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 MSA hosts several special events such 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 CSO meets every Sunday for an informal student worship
service. This Christian group 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 (JSC)
The mission of this organization is aimed at exposing Jewish culture
and identity to all participants. This group is open to all
students. The Jewish Students Club maintains strong affiliations with
the Jewish community of St. Martin 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
jsc@saba.edu. You can also visit their
website at JSC Website.
THE STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (SAAPD)
The mission of the Students Association for the Advancement of Professional Development is to provide a formal
forum for students to be exposed to professional development as it pertains to medical practice.
The vision of the Students Association for the Advancement of Professional Development is to produce medical
students who are conscientious of 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.
They can be reached via email at saapd.saba@gmail.com.
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