Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM)
Saba, Dutch Caribbean | MD (4 Years) | English | 98% USMLE Step 1 Pass Rate
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The Bottom, Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean
Capital
1992
Established
Type
Private Medical School
Duration
~20 months Saba + USA/Canada clinical rotations
Basic Sciences/Term
$19,980 + $7,770 admin
Clinical/Term
$24,400 + $5,450 admin
Programme
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Intake
January, May, September
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medium
English
USMLE Step 1 Pass Rate
98% first-time (2021–2024)
US Residency Rate
97% (3-year, 2022–2025)
Accreditation
NVAO (Netherlands/Flanders); ECFMG eligible
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medical Curriculum —— Year by Year
| Year / Phase | Focus | Key Subjects & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Basic Sci. I) | Foundational Sciences | Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Biochemistry, Physiology — Saba campus; US-trained faculty |
| Year 2 (Basic Sci. II) | Systems & Disease | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology — USMLE Step 1 focus; 98% first-time pass rate |
| Year 3 (Clinical I) | Core Rotations (USA/Canada) | Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry — ACGME-approved US hospitals; 72 weeks total |
| Year 4 (Clinical II) | Advanced Clinical & Research | Elective rotations + 8-week Research module — USMLE Step 2 CK — 97% 3-year residency placement |
Overview
Saba (est. 1992) achieves a 98% first-time USMLE Step 1 pass rate and 97% three-year US residency placement — among the very best in the Caribbean. NVAO accredited, US-trained faculty, intimate island campus.
Why Choose Saba?
- 98% USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate (2021–2024)
- 97% 3-year US residency placement
- NVAO (Netherlands/Flanders) accredited
- ECFMG eligible — all US residencies
- Intimate, distraction-free study environment
- 3 start dates/year
Life in Saba
Tiny volcanic island — ‘Unspoiled Queen’ of the Caribbean. Quiet, distraction-free. Intimate student-faculty community.
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