Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
99%
Three-Year Residency Placement Rate*
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program Overview
Saba University School of Medicine’s (SUSOM) curriculum, crafted by U.S.-trained faculty, provides a foundation for success in clinical care and beyond. Aligned with leading U.S. medical schools, our MD program spans ten semesters, encompassing focused academic and clinical studies in both Basic Sciences and Clinical Medicine. At the end of this medical program, our students are ready to pursue careers as practicing physicians and healthcare leaders in the U.S., Canada and internationally.
99% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate*
Our graduates have successfully secured placements across the U.S. and Canada.
98% USMLE Pass Rates
First-time pass rate for the USMLE Step 1** and Step 2 CK*** (2024).
99% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate*
Our graduates have successfully secured placements across the U.S. and Canada.
98% USMLE Pass Rates
First-time pass rate for the USMLE Step 1** and Step 2 CK*** (2024).
Basic Science
Duration: Semesters 1-5
The Basic Science curriculum is delivered over the first half of our MD program. Through five semesters on the Saba campus (two years), you’ll develop a robust understanding of human health and disease, which is essential as you develop your successful medical career.
Students complete the first part of their Doctor of Medicine (MD) program education – Basic Science – over the course of five semesters on the Saba campus. In Basic Science, you will develop the knowledge about health and disease in the human body that will serve you throughout the rest of your medical career.
To effectively teach and assess the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by all practicing physicians, Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) has adopted an organ-system approach, which incorporates small-group, hands-on learning sessions. Clinical skills instruction begins in the first week, and is integrated and progresses throughout the Basic Science curriculum. Students read and analyze current medical literature as it relates to each content area. Medical research is also integrated within the curriculum and culminates with students producing a publication-quality paper.
Clinical Medicine
Duration: Semesters 6-10
The Clinical Medicine curriculum comprises an 8-week research module and 72 weeks of clinical rotations. This is when students begin to diagnose and treat real patients (with expert supervision and support) at teaching hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the U.S. and Canada.
For clinical rotations, successful students will leave the Basic Science campus on the island of Saba and join students from other schools at teaching hospitals in the United States (core and electives) and Canada (select electives).
SUSOM carefully manages the Clinical Medicine program to ensure that there are enough rotation positions available so that our students can complete their clinical semesters without undue delays. During these clinical rotations (clerkships), students work directly with physicians and hospital staff, conducting physical examinations, taking histories, presenting cases, analysing lab reports and attending workshops, conferences and grand rounds. The on-site experience is supplemented by additional case studies and associated assignments from the SUSOM team.
Medical Program Timeline at Saba
