USMLE Step 1 Pass Rate*
98%
Highest USMLE Step 1 Pass Rate of Any Caribbean Medical School (average 2018-2022).
Exceptional Doctors Require Extraordinary Medical Training
Transform your ambition into achievement with Saba University School of Medicine's medical program.
Excellence You can Trust
USMLE Step 2 Pass Rate*
98%
Highest USMLE Step 2 Pass Rate of Any Caribbean Medical School (average 2018-2022).
Residency Placement Rate**
97%
Our graduates have achieved an extraordinary 97% sustained residency placement rate, for four years from 2020-2024.
Graduates
3,000+
Over 30 years, with 3,000+ successful graduates, we've honored our founding vision: delivering exceptional medical education and expansive career paths.
Accreditation
NVAO
Saba is the only Caribbean medical school that has met the challenging standards of European accreditation.
One of the World’s Leading International Medical Schools
Saba University School of Medicine, a leading international medical school with more than a 30-year legacy, trains exceptional physicians. Start with twenty months on the safe, pristine Caribbean island of Saba, followed by clinical training at teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. Join an inclusive and diverse community, benefit from personalized attention in our intentionally small class settings, and access resources like mentorship, counseling, wellness initiatives, and academic support through our Student Support Services and Learning Center.
Join a Globally Accredited Medical School
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.
Your Path to an MD Degree
4-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Saba's four year Doctor of Medicine program offers the strongest academic reputation, the most selective admission process, and the highest USMLE first-time pass rates of any Caribbean medical school.* Do you have what it takes to become a Saba physician?
Learn morePre-Medical Programs
Pre-Med Master’s Program
Experience an accelerated medical education program for career changers –those who have an undergraduate degree in something other than the typical pre-med majors. Complete your 8-month Master’s through Medical University of the Americas*** (our fellow GUS Med & Vet institution) and apply for admission to the medical program at Saba University School of Medicine.
Gateway Medical Program
Prepare for your MD with Gateway Medical Program, a 15-week online preparatory course for students who have received conditional acceptance. Upon successful completion of Gateway, students join the next entering Saba University School of Medicine medical program class.
Start Medical School When You’re Ready
Choose from three flexible start dates at Saba:
September | January | May
Ariana Gammon
Nova Scotia | Canada
“I knew Saba had a good reputation in Canada and the US, and I wanted a school I could trust to help prepare me for Step 1 and get me back to North America.”
Oladipo Oladapo
“I chose Saba University School of Medicine because it is one of the most prestigious Caribbean medical schools, and I knew I would obtain an excellent medical education here.”
Discover the Charm of Saba
Offering breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and a strong sense of community, the tranquil day-to-day life on Saba is a great benefit of studying at Saba University School of Medicine.
Alumni Success Stories
After three decades and over 3,000 accomplished graduates, we take immense pride in our track record of success. Our graduates continue to raise the standard of excellence, with remarkable performances across all standards.
Dr. Dhanjit Litt
General Internist
Program Chief and Medical Director
Trillium Health Partners Partner and Clinical Advisor, HealthOne
Program Chief and Medical Director
Trillium Health Partners Partner and Clinical Advisor, HealthOne
“After obtaining my Medical Degree from Saba University, I matched into the Internal Medicine Program at the University of Toronto. My journey home was complete four years later when I was hired to serve in my hometown at Trillium Health Partners.”
Upcoming Events
Stay informed through our virtual and in-person events, where you’ll gain valuable insights into our medical degree program, admissions criteria, and interview process. Our sessions allow you to directly connect with our alumni and admissions team for personalized discussions and guidance.
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* For first-time test takers over the last 5 years. 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 exam for the first time.
** 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.
*** The Pre-Med Master’s program is offered by, and Master’s degree is awarded by, Medical University of the Americas.