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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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====Curriculum====
*10 Semesters- First 5-Basic Sciences, the latter five are Clinicals which are done in the U.S. or Canada
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
*Typical Class size- 90-95 students
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**10 Semesters- First 5-Basic Sciences, the latter five are Clinicals which are done in the U.S. or Canada
  
For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/curriculum here]
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [URL here]
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: XX
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*Class size in 2013: 95 (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
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*A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are/are not eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/faqs here]
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
==Admission 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.  
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
 
**Biology, anatomy or zoology- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
 
**Biology, anatomy or zoology- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
 
**Inorganic Chemistry-1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
 
**Inorganic Chemistry-1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
 
**Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
 
**Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
*Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.
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*A broad background in humanities, social sciences or physical sciences and computer skills.
 
For more information click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/requirements/pre-med-coursew here]
 
For more information click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/requirements/pre-med-coursew here]
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*Recommended Courses
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Students completing courses such as cell biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, physics, statistics and psychology/interpersonal skills and communication are given preference in admissions.
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For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/requirements/pre-med-coursew here]
  
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====GPA====
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*In-province/domestic students:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
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*Calculation method:
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** School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.)
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For more information, click [URL 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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*MCAT is specifically 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.
 
For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/requirements/mcats here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/requirements/mcats here]
  
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*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
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*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/saba/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply here]
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*How the applicant will be evaluated; example: McGill has a 30/70 Personal statement/academics split to be invited for an interview and then a 20/80 academic/interview split for the final decision
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For more information, click [URL here]
  
===Deadlines===
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==Interview==
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*Interview invitations will be sent out on XXXX or on a rolling basis
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014
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*Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc/involves faculty + students, etc.)
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For more information, click [URL here]
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
 
*Applications accepted throughout year.
 
*Applications accepted throughout year.
 
*For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/faqs here]
 
*For more information, click [http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php/faqs here]
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*In-province/domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $XX
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**Total first year fees: $XX
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $XX
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**Total first year fees: $XX
 
*Basic Science Tuition per Semester (Semesters 1-5) - $11,125.00 USD
 
*Basic Science Tuition per Semester (Semesters 1-5) - $11,125.00 USD
 
*Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester (Semesters 6-10) - $12,045.00 USD
 
*Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester (Semesters 6-10) - $12,045.00 USD

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Contacts

Website: http://www.saba.edu/saba/index.php
Phone: 011- 599-416-3456

Program Information

Curriculum

  • 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
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [URL here]

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: XX
  • Class size in 2013: 95 (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
  • A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are/are not 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.
  • Required Courses
    • Biology, anatomy or zoology- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
    • Inorganic Chemistry-1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
    • Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry- 1 academic year i.e. at least 6 credits
  • A broad background in humanities, social sciences or physical sciences and computer skills.

For more information click here

  • Recommended Courses

Students completing courses such as cell biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, physics, statistics and psychology/interpersonal skills and communication are given preference in admissions. For more information, click here

GPA

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
  • Calculation method:
    • School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.)

For more information, click [URL here]

MCAT

  • MCAT is specifically 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.

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

Evaluation criteria

  • How the applicant will be evaluated; example: McGill has a 30/70 Personal statement/academics split to be invited for an interview and then a 20/80 academic/interview split for the final decision

For more information, click [URL here]

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out on XXXX or on a rolling basis
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014
  • Type of interview (MMI/ combined MMI and traditional etc/involves faculty + students, etc.)

For more information, click [URL here]

Timeline 2013-2014

  • Applications accepted throughout year.
  • For more information, click here


Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $XX
    • Total first year fees: $XX
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $XX
    • Total first year fees: $XX
  • Basic Science Tuition per Semester (Semesters 1-5) - $11,125.00 USD
  • Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester (Semesters 6-10) - $12,045.00 USD
  • For more information about tuition click here