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That is, to establish an international alternative to North American medical schools that provides expansive education and hands-on training, individualized support and a pathway to practice in the U.S. and Canada.
Preparation leads to success and SUSOM’s USMLE first-time pass rate results are the proof. We are proud to share that our students have achieved a 99% Step 1 and 99% Step 2 CK first-time pass rates from 2021-2023!
To best prepare our students for the USMLE Step exams, we provide a test center that mirrors the test conditions and environment students will experience during USMLE testing. Furthermore, our dedicated faculty aims to give our students a unique learning experience through consistent one-on-one interactions, individualized support and early hands-on training that you won’t get at bigger medical schools.
SUSOM graduates have enjoyed sustained success in securing residencies. Our 97% residency placement rate over four consecutive years clearly demonstrates a shared commitment to helping MD program students achieve their goals by providing the instruction, training and support they need to succeed.
Beneficially, Student Support Services like the Road to Residency Program, Residency Application Preparation and Mock Residency Admissions Interviews all work in concert to help ensure that students are well-prepared to manage the residency process confidently and effectively.
The combination of academic preparedness, hands-on learning, faculty support and tailored programs is why SUSOM students achieve residency and long-term career success after graduation!
Saba University School of Medicine’s medical program is accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), the accrediting body for the Netherlands and Flanders. The United States Department of Education, via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), has determined that the accreditation standards used by the NVAO to accredit SUSOM’s medical program are comparable to those used by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical programs in the United States and Canada. SUSOM is the only Caribbean medical school that has met the exacting standards of European accreditation.
Saba University School of Medicine students who successfully complete the requisite licensing examinations are eligible to practice medicine in Canada, Puerto Rico and all 50 U.S. states. Specifically, the following bodies have approved, recognized or licensed Saba University School of Medicine:
In addition to clerkship opportunities, New York approval provides access to residencies and licensure in the state. Other states follow New York’s approval for the purposes of licensure.
Recognition is necessary for licensure in California. Other states follow California’s recognition for the purposes of licensure.
Necessary for licensure in Florida; other states follow Florida’s decision for the purposes of licensure. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting:
Florida Department of Education
Commission for Independent Education
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(888) 224-6684 (toll-free)
Saba University School of Medicine is one of the select international medical schools approved to participate in U.S. Federal Student Aid programs. Canadian students are eligible for provincial student aid loans, such as OSAP in Ontario.
Our faculty represent a variety of medical specialties and are committed to student success. SUSOM faculty have extensive qualifications, including advanced degrees or doctorates.
Our intentionally small classes allow for in-depth learning, personal connections and individualized support for students.
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*Based on 2021-2023 data. 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 during the calendar years 2021 to 2023. 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.
**Based on 2021-2023 data. 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 between the calendar years 2021 to 2023. 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.
***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