USMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rate (2024)1
98%
Proudly Training Future Medical Doctors
Transform your ambition into achievement with Saba University School of Medicine’s 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.
Empowering the Next Generation of Practicing Physicians
USMLE Step 2 CK First-Time Pass Rate (2024)2
98%
Three-Year Residency Placement Rate3
97%
MD Program Graduates
3,500+
Accreditation
NVAO
SUSOM Alumni Practice in the U.S. and Canada
Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM), an international medical school established in 1992, trains passionate future physicians. Start with five semesters on our island campus for Basic Science, followed by five more semesters of clinical rotations at affiliated teaching hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the U.S., and select elective rotation sites in Canada. Participants join an inclusive and diverse community, receive individualized attention from dedicated faculty and access student resources like mentorship, counseling, wellness initiatives and academic support through our Student Support Services and Learning Center.
Join an Internationally Accredited Medical School
Saba University School of Medicine holds an internationally recognized accreditation status and key U.S. state approvals. MD program graduates go on to practice medicine in the U.S., Canada and internationally. 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 (the island of Saba is part of the Netherlands). SUSOM is the only Caribbean medical school that has met the rigorous standards of European accreditation.
Your Path to Medical Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Our 4-year (10 semesters) Doctor of Medicine program offers extensive medical education and hands-on training, delivered by a knowledgeable faculty team that is committed to helping students achieve long-term career success as practicing physicians. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to become a medical doctor, we can help you get there!
Our mission continues to be providing a comprehensive medical education at accessible costs. As part of this commitment, Canadian students are eligible to pay their MD program tuition and administrative fees in Canadian currency.
Pre-Medical Programs
Pre-Med Master’s Program
Experience an accelerated medical education program for career changers with an undergraduate-level degree and some foundational science coursework. Complete your 8-month Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Science degree program through Medical University of the Americas4 (our fellow GUS Med & Vet institution) and then apply for admission to the MD program at Saba University School of Medicine.
Gateway Medical Program
Prepare for our MD program with the Gateway Medical Program, a 15-week preparatory course for students who have received conditional acceptance to SUSOM. Upon successful completion of Gateway, students join the next entering MD program class. Gateway is also offered via Medical University of the Americas (MUA), either virtually or on the MUA campus (on Nevis).
Start Medical School When You’re Ready
Choose from three flexible start dates at SUSOM:
January | May | September
Ariana Gammon
MD Student | Nova Scotia
Elie Bou-Rzik
MD Student | Alberta, Canada
Discover the Charm of Saba
Offering breathtaking landscapes, exciting tropical activities, vibrant culture and a strong sense of community, life on the island of Saba during Basic Science is a great benefit of studying at Saba University School of Medicine.
Alumni Success Stories
After three decades and 3,500+ MD program graduates, we take immense pride in our track record of success. Our alumni continue to impact the international field of medicine across a diverse range of medical specialties.
“I think what distinguishes Saba from other schools is the curriculum. It’s a school that has been there for many years now, and has years, and years, and years of success in producing great doctors who have been working all over North America, including Canada and the United States.”
Dhanjit Litt, MD, FRCPC
Class of 2011
General Internist
Program Chief and Medical Director
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Upcoming Events
Stay informed through our virtual and in-person events, where you’ll gain valuable insights into our MD program, admissions criteria and interview process. Our sessions allow you to directly connect with our alumni and admissions team for discussions and guidance.
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Terms and Conditions
1. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam, the student must successfully complete the Basic Science curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.
2. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the student must successfully complete the Clinical Medicine curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.
3. 97% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.
4. The Pre-Med Master’s program is offered by, and Master’s degree is awarded by, Medical University of the Americas.