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Saba University School of Medicine (Saba) was founded in 1992 with the goal of providing an excellent medical education and expansive career opportunities for dedicated students, while maintaining an affordable tuition that enables them to practice as physicians with far less debt than other similarly credentialed schools. Our Saba students are taught in optimal class sizes that are significantly smaller than similar medical schools, thus enabling our students to receive more individualized attention and interact more with the professor. Saba faculty have exceptional qualifications, with an advanced degree or doctorate in the subject that they teach. The curriculum emphasizes greater integration between case-based learning and clinical skills development while also providing excellent preparation for the important USMLE Step One exam Between 2015 and 2019, Saba University students achieved a first-time pass rate on the USMLE Step 1 exam of 99%, a testament to the excellent quality of education we provide. Saba graduates have a notable record of success, with a 94% residency attainment rate between 2018-2019, and are currently practicing medicine in all specialties across the United States and Canada.

Saba is a municipality of the Netherlands, and is accredited by the NVAO, the institution that accredits medical schools in the Netherlands. Additionally, Saba University is approved by New York and Florida and recognized by California. These accreditations, approvals and recognitions enable our graduates to be licensed to practice medicine throughout the United States and Canada. Saba University's students also have access to US Title IV loans to pay for their education. Saba has three start terms per year: September, January and May.

Overview

Total Med School Enrollment
850

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Academic Requirements:

Applicants from the US or Canada are expected to have a minimum of three years of undergraduate studies or the equivalent of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours, including pre-medical requirements, from an accredited college or university. A baccalaureate degree is recommended but not required. The following courses are considered standard pre-medical requirements for admission. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.

  • General biology or zoology (with lab)
  • Inorganic chemistry (with lab)
  • Organic chemistry/biochemistry (with lab)
  • Physics (recommended)
  • College level English lit or composition
  • Other social sciences or physical
  • Sciences and computer skills

Admissions Requirements

MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Required
Non Science GPA
Required
Extracurricular Activities
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Required
State Residency
Optional
Admissions Requirements
Applicants from the United States (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) or Canada are expected to have a minimum of three years of undergraduate studies, or the equivalent of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours, including pre-medical requirements from an accredited college or university. Note that preference will be given to applicants who have completed a bachelor?s degree or higher. All applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents are required and all other students are strongly encouraged to take the MCAT.

Other Admission Factors

Academic
Science GPA

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30 years and 3,000+ successful graduates later, we're proud to say that Saba University School of Medicine has lived up to its founding vision.

Saba is one of the few international medical schools approved by the key licensing boards of California, New York and Florida, meaning our graduates are eligible to practice anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.

A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Medicine must have abilities and skills in the five broad areas of observation; communication; motor function; intellectual-conceptual; and behavioral and social skills.

Faculty



All Saba faculty have an advanced medical and/or doctoral degree (MD, MBBS, PhD) with postgraduate training in a medical or academic specialty, as well as demonstrated experience in teaching and/or research.

Faculty Information

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Students attending Saba University School of Medicine can take advantage of a range of public and private options to help finance their medical education. Please find the most recent Saba University School of Medicine Tuition and Fees at this link:

In the U.S., Saba has been approved to participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford and Grad PLUS Loan programs, which are both administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

Saba University School of Medicine is approved by Canadian Ministry of Education entitling most students to receive Canadian Federal and Provincial Loans.

Financial Aid Statistics

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
850

Demographics

Graduates

Saba graduates have obtained residency appointments in virtually every medical specialty and subspecialty at renowned teaching hospitals and leading medical centers across the U.S. and Canada. Over the past five years, our graduates have earned residencies at a rate on par with U.S. medical schools, and they've significantly outpaced graduates of other international medical schools. The staff at the university takes special pride in mentoring students for residency positions in the U.S. and Canada. Each student is given individual attention and guidance throughout their application process.

Campus Life


Total Enrollment: Over 3,000 students.

Saba University School of Medicine has several student run organizations and intramural sports including basketball, soccer and hockey. Scuba diving and hiking are also popular among the medical students.

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
US Information Office
Registrar/Admissions
Address
27 Jackson Road
Devens, MA 01434
Phone
978-630-5122
Email
admissions@saba.edu