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The absence of urban distractions allows students to immerse themselves fully in their\u00a0academic\u00a0pursuits while enjoying the laid-back social life on the island.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Cultural diversity:<\/strong>\u00a0Despite its small size, Saba Island boasts a rich blend of cultures and traditions due to its history as a melting pot of nationalities. This diversity provides students with a unique opportunity to experience various customs, languages, and cuisines, contributing to a well-rounded global study perspective.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","intake_type":"Defined intakes","uni_intakes":["Sep","Jan","May"],"intake_note":"","deadline_type":"Always open","uni_deadline":[],"deadline_note":"","about":"Saba University School of Medicine, a leading international medical school with more than a 30-year legacy, trains exceptional physicians. Start with twenty months on the safe, pristine Caribbean island of Saba, followed by clinical training at teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. Join an inclusive and diverse community, benefit from personalized attention in our intentionally small class settings, and access resources like mentorship, counseling, wellness initiatives, and academic support through our Student Support Services and Learning Center.","reasons_to_study_here":"<h4 class=\"card__title has-large-font-size\">7:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"card__children\">\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph peydcm9\">Our intentionally small classes allows for in-depth learning and customized support for students.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"card__title has-large-font-size\">Expert Full-time Faculty<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"card__children\">\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph peydcm9\">Our\u00a0faculty\u00a0represent\u00a0a\u00a0variety of\u00a0medical\u00a0expertise and\u00a0are\u00a0dedicated to student success.\u00a0Saba faculty have exceptional qualifications, including holding an advanced degrees or doctorates.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph peydcm9\"><strong>30+ Years of Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph peydcm9\">30+ years and 3,000+ successful graduates later, we\u2019re proud to say that we have lived up to our founding vision of providing an excellent medical education and expansive career opportunities. The successes of our students, coupled with our support services and accreditations, all prove our unwavering commitment to excellence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","career":"<div class=\"accordion-item\" data-state=\"open\">\r\n<div id=\"radix-:R5naj9etm:\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" role=\"region\" data-state=\"open\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:R1naj9etm:\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n<strong>Career Advising<\/strong>\r\n\r\nincluding our Specialty Spotlight Series, the Road to Residency Program, Mock Interviews, and Residency Application Preparation activities.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\" data-state=\"closed\">\r\n<h3 class=\"accordion-item__header\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>","scholarships":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>\u00a04 year MD program: $93000 total<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gateway program: one-time grant\u00a0 of $7000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","campus_life":"<div class=\"accordion-item\" data-state=\"open\">\r\n<div id=\"radix-:R57aj9etm:\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" role=\"region\" data-state=\"open\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:R17aj9etm:\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper\">\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph peydcm9\">Saba is not only a beautiful location for our\u00a0Basic Science\u00a0campus; it is also the safest and most pristine island in the Caribbean. SUSOM has a growing network of more than twenty-five teaching hospital affiliates in the United States. Students also have the option of participating in clerkships in Canada. Unlike some of our large competitors, SUSOM has more than enough clinical rotations for our student population, so students do not need to wait to be assigned to a rotation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\" data-state=\"closed\">\r\n<h3 class=\"accordion-item__header\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>","accommodation":"Nestled within its beautiful natural landscapes, Saba offers a variety of accommodation options designed to meet the needs of aspiring medical professionals. Students have the choice of living in campus dormitories, which promotes a sense of camaraderie and convenience close to the medical school. Alternatively, off-campus options include charming apartments and private rentals, fully immersing students in the island\u2019s peaceful atmosphere.","ranking_&_accreditation":"<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"stats-card__title\">Residency Placement Rate 97%: Our graduates have achieved an extraordinary 97% sustained residency placement rate, for four years from 2020-2024.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<div class=\"stats-card__stat\">Saba University School of Medicine\u2019s medical program is accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), the accrediting body for the Netherlands and Flanders.<\/div><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Saba University School of Medicine is one of the select international medical schools approved to participate in\u00a0U.S. Federal Student Aid\u00a0programs.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>98% 1st Time Pass Rate for USMLE Step 1 &amp; 2 (avg. 2018-2022)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university\/13257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/university"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university\/13257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13262,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university\/13257\/revisions\/13262"}],"acf:term":[{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"regions","href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions\/961"},{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"regions","href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions\/75"}],"acf:post":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/13265"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/13263"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13258"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"regions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions?post=13257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}