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| + | ==Location== | ||
| + | Saba University School of Medicine <br> | ||
| + | P.O. Box 1000 <br> | ||
| + | Church Street <br> | ||
| + | The Bottom, Saba, Dutch Caribbean | ||
==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | '''Website:''' http://www.saba.edu/ | + | '''Website:''' http://www.saba.edu/<br> |
| − | '''Phone:''' | + | '''Phone:''' (978) 862-9600<br> |
| + | '''Fax:''' (978) 862-9699 <br> | ||
| + | '''Admissions Contact Form:''' http://www.saba.edu/contact-us | ||
==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
| − | *Doctor of Medicine ( | + | *Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) |
| − | *10 | + | **10 semesters in length |
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| − | For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/ | + | '''Curriculum''' <br> |
| + | 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 [http://www.saba.edu/academics here] | ||
| + | '''Admission statistics'''<br> | ||
| + | *Class size in 2016: 95 | ||
| + | *International students are eligible to apply | ||
| + | For more information on the program, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Admissions Requirements== |
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
| − | *Degree: A minimum of 3 years of undergraduate studies | + | *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 | + | **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) |
| − | For more information click [http://www.saba.edu/saba | + | ***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 [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here] | ||
| + | *Recommended Courses | ||
| + | **cell biology, | ||
| + | **anatomy and physiology, | ||
| + | **genetics, | ||
| + | **biochemistry, | ||
| + | **molecular biology, | ||
| + | **physics, | ||
| + | **statistics | ||
| + | **psychology | ||
| + | **interpersonal skills and communication | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements 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 [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/what-we-look-for here] | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| − | *MCAT is | + | *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 | + | *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 [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | *Application document online. | + | *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 | + | *Application Fee - $75 |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu | + | *Patient Care Experience: a minimum of 50 hours of direct patient care experience to be eligible for admission |
| + | For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/admission-requirements 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 [http://www.saba.edu/faqs#faqnoanchor 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 [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/financial-information here] | ||
| + | For more information on financial aid, click here [http://www.saba.edu/admissions/financial-aid here] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:27, 20 September 2017
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
