Academics

Discover Your Pathway to Medicine

Saba University School of Medicine has built a reputation for academic excellence for over three decades, guiding students to success through a challenging curriculum and supportive learning environment. Our commitment to removing barriers to medical education is evident in our comprehensive pathways: the Gateway Program, Pre-Med Master’s Program, and our four-year Medical Program.

The Saba Difference

Regardless of the pathway you take to join us at Saba, you will experience the distinguishing characteristics that have established Saba as the top medical school in the Caribbean: 

• 97% Sustained Residency Placement Rate¹
• 99% USMLE Step 1² and 99% USMLE Step 2 CK first-time pass rates over the last three years³
• Intentionally Small Classes with direct access to Faculty
• 30 years of history producing thousands of doctors practicing throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Our basic science campus is located on Saba, a quiet, pristine Caribbean island that is one of the safest locations on earth.
• Expert faculty, all holding either an MD or a PhD (or equivalent) in their respective fields and possessing substantial teaching experience.

¹ 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.

² 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.

³ 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 academic years 2021 to 2023.

Our Facilities

Saba’s academic facilities enhance your education, preparing you for success as a physician. Our facilities include a modern anatomy lab with cadavers, a well-equipped library, classrooms, student lounges, and a dedicated test center.