Information for Canadian Students

Canadians Pay in CAD

MD program students from Canada benefit from paying in CAD, eliminating exchange rate uncertainty from their planning efforts.

10 Canadian Elective Sites

Gain hands-on experience at elective sites, directly applicable to your future service in Canada.

Up to $45K in Scholarships

Canadian students qualify for grants and scholarships of up to $45K CAD.

Pre-Med Pathway for Canadian Students

Study at the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) and then begin our MD program while simultaneously completing your undergraduate Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (HBSc) degree. SUSOM and UNF are proud to share this partnership pathway, which allows eligible UNF HBSc students to bypass the final year of their undergraduate program and enter into the SUSOM MD program after successfully completing just three years (90 credits) of study.

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Clinical Rotations in Canada

Saba has been working with Canadian students for many years securing clinical rotations all across Canada. These rotations take place during the elective phase of their education. The process and timing in some ways mirrors that in the U.S., but there are nuances, and Saba works closely with its Canadian students to ensure that each is aware of the process and is able to target rotations appropriate to his or her line of study.

• Reputation: Saba and its students have a strong reputation throughout the Canadian affiliate system, which assists in securing rotations.
• Documentation: Saba’s familiarity with the documentation process at the various Canadian institution-affiliated programs ensures an efficient path toward garnering electives of choice.
• Historical Data: Saba students are aware of both the programs and the rotations in which previous Canadian students have participated.
• Guidance: While electives are chosen by the students, a Saba clinical advisor will actively counsel students about appropriate selections.
• U.S. and Canadian Options: Canadian students have the option to pursue electives in the U.S. or Canada – or both.

Residency and Licensure

Saba has been among the most successful international medical schools in placing Canadian students into residencies in Canada.

Canadian students are eligible to participate in both the U.S. National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)* and the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS), which take place on different schedules.

To be eligible to participate in CaRMS, Canadian students must pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) and have written and passed, or be scheduled to write, the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination by the September prior to the CaRMS match.

Specific rules on matching in Canada do vary from province to province. Please visit the CaRMS website for more detail.

Canadian Residency Placements Over the Years

Below is a list of some of Saba’s residency programs and specialties (2014-2024):

Canadian Electives

Saba University School of Medicine is not just a top Caribbean medical university; it is the preferred choice for students who aspire to practice medicine in Canada.

We have established strong partnerships with clinical sites in Canada, allowing our students to benefit from invaluable clinical opportunities. These partnerships provide our students with the chance to engage with diverse patient populations in various settings, enabling them to gain extensive experience that will be directly applicable to their future service in Canada.

Saba has recently established relationships with the following ten additional Canadian elective sites.

Financial Aid Options

Saba University School of Medicine is approved by the Canadian Ministry of Education entitling most students to receive Canadian Federal and Provincial Loans. In addition, numerous banks provide student lines of credit to supplement or substitute for the provincial loan alternative. Some of these banks include CIBC, RBC, TD, and BMO, among others.

Read further information and financial aid options for Canadian students.

Canadian Scholarship Information

Canadian students have long been a vibrant and important part of our academic community. All MD program applicants from Canada are eligible for the Canadian Merit Scholarship. For the most up-to-date information about scholarships, click here.