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==Location==
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Saba University School of Medicine <br>
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P.O. Box 1000 <br>
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Church Street <br>
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The Bottom, Saba, Dutch Caribbean
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.saba.edu/<br>
'''Phone:''' 011- 599-416-3456
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'''Phone:''' (978) 862-9600<br>
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'''Fax:''' (978) 862-9699 <br>
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'''Admissions Contact Form:''' http://www.saba.edu/contact-us
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
*10 Semesters- First 5-Basic Sciences, the latter five are Clinicals which are done in the U.S. or Canada
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**10 semesters in length
*Typical Class size- 90-95 students
 
  
For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/curriculum here]
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'''Curriculum''' <br>
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The curriculum is divided into three main components:
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*Basic Sciences: five semesters of fundamental studies in preparation for the USMLE (United States Medical Learning Exam)
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*Research Module: project that is supervised by a faculty research mentor
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*Clinical Medicine:6-10 semesters of a series of rotations on wards in teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada.
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For more information, please click [http://www.saba.edu/academics here]
  
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'''Admission statistics'''<br>
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*Class size in 2016: 95
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: A minimum of 3 years of undergraduate studies. However, they mention that applicants with completed Bachelor’s degree will be given higher preference.
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*Degree: A minimum of 3 years of undergraduate studies (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours)
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
**Biology, anatomy or zoology- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
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**Biology, anatomy or zoology with lab - 1 academic year (6 credits)
**Inorganic Chemistry-1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
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**General chemistry with lab - 1 academic year (6 credits)
**Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
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**Organic chemistry with lab - 1 academic year (6 credits)
*Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.
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***Biochemistry can be considered as one semester (3 credits) of organic chemistry.
For more information click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/requirements/pre-med-coursew here]
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**English - 1 academic year (6 credits)
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**A broad background in humanities, social sciences or physical sciences and computer skills.
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For more information click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]
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*Recommended Courses
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**cell biology,
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**anatomy and physiology,
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**genetics,
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**biochemistry,
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**molecular biology,
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**physics,
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**statistics
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**psychology
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**interpersonal skills and communication
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For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]
  
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====Selection Process====
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Some of the factors considered when accepting candidates into the SABA school of medicine include:
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*Commitment to learning
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*Intellectual curiosity
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*Responsibility
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*Ethics and morals
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*Commitment to service
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*Interest in healthcare
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For more information, please click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/what-we-look-for here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*MCAT is recommended and is required with students whose requires science courses are more than 5 years old, completed the science courses in a community college or received a grade of  “C” or lower.
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*Taking the MCAT is required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/requirements/mcats here]
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*As well, the MCAT is specifically required with students whose prerequisite science courses are more than 5 years old, have completed the science courses in a community college or received a grade of  “C” or lower.
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For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Application document online.  
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*Application document [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/apply-now online].  
 
*Official transcript
 
*Official transcript
 
*Two letters of recommendation-refer to specific requirements
 
*Two letters of recommendation-refer to specific requirements
 
*Two passport sized color photos-2” by 2”
 
*Two passport sized color photos-2” by 2”
 
*TOEFL and MCAT if applicable. Note: MCAT is highly recommended.  
 
*TOEFL and MCAT if applicable. Note: MCAT is highly recommended.  
*Application Fee- $75
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*Application Fee - $75
For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply here]
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*Patient Care Experience: a minimum of 50 hours of direct patient care experience to be eligible for admission
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For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here]
  
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
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*Applications are accepted throughout the year and admittance is on a rolling basis
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*The university operates on a three-semester year, thus applicants can apply to start for:
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**September
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**January
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**May
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For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/faqs#faqnoanchor here]
  
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*Basic Science Tuition per Semester (Semesters 1-5) - $16,000.00 USD
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*Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester (Semesters 6-10) - $18,350.00 USD
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For more information about tuition, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/financial-information here]
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For more information on financial aid, click here [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/financial-aid here]
  
==Tuition==
 
*Basic Science Tuition per Semester (Semesters 1-5) - $9,250.00 USD
 
*Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester (Semesters 6-10) - $10,450.00 USD
 
*For more information about tuition click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/financial-information/basic-science-tuition here]
 
 
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Location

Saba University School of Medicine
P.O. Box 1000
Church Street
The Bottom, Saba, Dutch Caribbean

Contacts

Website: http://www.saba.edu/
Phone: (978) 862-9600
Fax: (978) 862-9699
Admissions Contact Form: http://www.saba.edu/contact-us

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
    • 10 semesters in length

Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into three main components:

  • Basic Sciences: five semesters of fundamental studies in preparation for the USMLE (United States Medical Learning Exam)
  • Research Module: project that is supervised by a faculty research mentor
  • Clinical Medicine:6-10 semesters of a series of rotations on wards in teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada.

For more information, please click here

Admission statistics

  • Class size in 2016: 95
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: A minimum of 3 years of undergraduate studies (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours)
  • Required Courses
    • Biology, anatomy or zoology with lab - 1 academic year (6 credits)
    • General chemistry with lab - 1 academic year (6 credits)
    • Organic chemistry with lab - 1 academic year (6 credits)
      • Biochemistry can be considered as one semester (3 credits) of organic chemistry.
    • English - 1 academic year (6 credits)
    • A broad background in humanities, social sciences or physical sciences and computer skills.

For more information click here

  • Recommended Courses
    • cell biology,
    • anatomy and physiology,
    • genetics,
    • biochemistry,
    • molecular biology,
    • physics,
    • statistics
    • psychology
    • interpersonal skills and communication

For more information, click here

Selection Process

Some of the factors considered when accepting candidates into the SABA school of medicine include:

  • Commitment to learning
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Responsibility
  • Ethics and morals
  • Commitment to service
  • Interest in healthcare

For more information, please click here

MCAT

  • Taking the MCAT is required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
  • As well, the MCAT is specifically required with students whose prerequisite science courses are more than 5 years old, have completed the science courses in a community college or received a grade of “C” or lower.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application document online.
  • Official transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation-refer to specific requirements
  • Two passport sized color photos-2” by 2”
  • TOEFL and MCAT if applicable. Note: MCAT is highly recommended.
  • Application Fee - $75
  • Patient Care Experience: a minimum of 50 hours of direct patient care experience to be eligible for admission

For more information, click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • Applications are accepted throughout the year and admittance is on a rolling basis
  • The university operates on a three-semester year, thus applicants can apply to start for:
    • September
    • January
    • May

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • Basic Science Tuition per Semester (Semesters 1-5) - $16,000.00 USD
  • Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester (Semesters 6-10) - $18,350.00 USD

For more information about tuition, click here For more information on financial aid, click here here