SABA and student HIV testing

[Reason_2_Believe]

Hi all,

I found this (negative HIV test) aspect of caribbean medical school admissions a small but interesting caveat to admissions requirements and was curious to know what SABA's policy is for admitted students who might test positive after admittance? On St. Martin I heard from their students that if you do test positive, you are allowed to attend school, but are "monitored" by health officials. On MUA's website it specifically said a negative test within 60 days..I'm assuming that means if a student is positive, they are not allowed to begin school on the island. I realize these are island policies having to do with immigration and not necessarily the schools policy, but I was curious nonetheless to know out of curiosity what the Island of SABA's rule was? Anyone know?

[rdecastro]

It's the first I've heard of it...I didn't have to get tested.

[BTH]

Salutations "Reason_2_Believe":

You should contact the administration at Saba to find out about this. Ciao.

[Reason_2_Believe]

Salutations "Reason_2_Believe":

You should contact the administration at Saba to find out about this. Ciao.

Will do! Thought that since MUA and SABA are somewhat related in terms of ownership, etc. that they would have simiar requirements however I do realize they are two different islands with different immigration policies. Curiously on SABA's website it makes no mention of HIV screening whereas MUA's website does, in addition to regular immuno history. hm. Thanks for the responses though!

[JRHAIDER]

Im sure that the testing has to do with some sort of Island admin. issue which the School prolly has to fulfill.

[Reason_2_Believe]

Im sure that the testing has to do with some sort of Island admin. issue which the School prolly has to fulfill.

That's correct! Nevis (MUA) government will not allow HIV positive students on the island. I was just curious to see where the island of SABA stood on the issue as St. Martin and Granada don't seem to have specific HIV limitations.