Forum: Saba University Medical School Forum Bookstore: Saba University Medical Books Album: Saba Medical School Album Location: Netherlands Antilles Basic Science Tuition: $8,750.00/semester Clinical Science Tuition: $9,950.00/semester Year Founded: 1993 USA Clinical Rotations: Yes Time required for MD: 40 months Books: Saba Medical Books Email: Email Saba Medical School Survey: Saba Medical School review

A Brief History of Netherland Antilles by The World Factbook 2007

SABA University School of Medicine began in 1986 as a combined project between the island government of Saba and a group of medical educators from the United States. This medical consortium spent several years examining medical school curricula throughout the United States and Europe before adopting a basic science and clinical curriculum comparable to some of the finest medical schools. SABA University was approved by the Federal Government of the Netherlands-Antilles in 1988 and an official charter was granted in 1989. SABA University School of Medicine is listed by the World Health Organization. (Seventh Edition)

SABA University School of Medicine was established to provide a comprehensive basic science and clinical medicine education leading to completion of a Doctor of Medicine degree. Enrollment is open to all persons regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, or age, who wish to devote the extensive time and effort necessary to practice medicine. As the cost of medical education increases and training institutions limit the number of applicants, SABA University School of Medicine fulfills a vital need by offering individuals throughout the world a chance to pursue their dream of a medical career. The curriculum incorporates standards of academic and clinical instruction, which parallel those US and Canadian medical schools. This curriculum has resulted in an excellent residency placement rate at ACGME accredited residencies. All classes are taught in English by experienced medical educators from the United States and abroad.

• Saba University School of Medicine's medical curriculum is patterned after finest U.S. medical schools and is designed to meet the licensing requirements in the United States and other countries abroad.


• Saba University admits approximately 70 students per semester.


• Saba Medical School's small student/faculty ratio allows for maximum interaction between students and professors


• Each student is treated as a professional by a caring, empathetic administration and staff.


• All classes are taught in English; Saba is a Dutch island with English as the first language.


• All faculty members at SABA University hold a Ph.D. or M.D. with teaching experience.


• After 20 months of Basic Science classes on Saba, the second two years of Clinical Medicine is offered through affiliated hospitals in the United States and the Netherlands-Antilles


• Currently, SABA University places medical students in clinical training in high quality teaching hospitals in major centers throughout the United States.


• Approved by the New York Department of Education, the Florida Commission for Independent Education and accredited by the (A.C.C.M.) Accreditation Commission of Colleges of Medicine.


• Approved by the State of California (Medical Board of California).

• The preparation of medical students for the study and practice of medicine through the motto of SABA University, "EDUCATION FOR LIFE". SABA University focuses on the obligation of the medical professional to engage in continual study through a life long commitment to improve knowledge and continue development of professional skills. The concept of "EDUCATION FOR LIFE" also implies the obligation of the medical professional to interact with the larger public and private health sectors and to impart concepts of prevention to patients and larger institutions.
  
   
• Service to the island population of Saba as well as the greater Netherlands-Antilles populations through improvement in local health care delivery, the provision of expert medical consultation, and the donation of equipment and supplies to local health care facilities. The medical school shall participate with local agencies such as Red Cross, Hurricane Emergency Committee, Visiting Home Care Nurse, the Saba Marine Park Hyperbaric Facility and the A.M. Edwards Hospital to provide both routine and emergency services to the island population.
  
   
• Promotion of research through epidemiological and scientific investigative projects that benefit the island of Saba as well as the regional population. Such research should provide a database for the identification of prevention of health related problems. The medical school has the additional obligation of participating in health education projects for the A.M. Edward Hospital staff, the Red Cross and the local public schools. The medical school shall participate directly with the Saba Marine Park and Hyperbaric Facility in the implementation of regionally related research projects

• To provide a foundation in the sciences, basic to the study of medicine
  
   
• To integrate the basic sciences with the clinical sciences
  
   
• To provide exposure to the clinical skills, procedures and knowledge that are fundamental to medical practice
  
   
• To progressively acquire and extend scientific philosophy concepts and techniques to the practice of medicine
  
   
• To understand how patient deviation from proper health, needs to be recognized, appropriately managed and cared
  
   
• To use computer technology to update information and to use information technology for evidence based medicine purposes that results in making effective medical decisions
  
   
• To ensure an awareness of the psycho-social and economic-legal context in which the practice of efficient medicine occurs
  
   
• To oversee planning committees and faculty workshops that complement our medical education mission

BASIC SCIENCE CURRICULUM

The SABA University School of Medicine Basic Science and Clinical Medicine curriculum parallels the courses and training offered in medical schools in the United States and abroad. The Basic Science program is five semesters in length and may be completed in 20 months. The Clinical Medicine program is composed of 72 weeks of clinical rotations at hospitals in the United States and abroad. The total time required to complete the Medical Degree programis 40 months of continuous instruction. Students who elect to take a break during the summer semesters will be able to complete their M.D. program in approximately 48 months. The first five semesters comprising the Basic Science program are taught on the island of Saba by qualified M.D. medical school professors who are dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction possible. The excellent student-professor ratio of 6:1 provides ample opportunity for students to interact with the teaching faculty.

CLINICAL MEDICINE CURRICULUM

After successful completion of the Basic Science program, students enter the Clinical Medicine portion of their medical degree program. The Clinical Medicine component consists of 72 weeks of clinical rotations through various medical specialties in hospitals within the United States and abroad who have affiliated with SABA University School of Medicine. SABA University also has affiliations with teaching hospitals in the Netherlands-Antilles making it possible for Antillean graduates to complete their entire Medical Degree within the same country. During these clinical rotations students will work directly with physicians and hospital staff, conducting physical examinations, history taking, case presentations, laboratory analysis, and attending workshops, conferences and grand rounds.

During the Clinical Medicine program, students will have 42 weeks of required core rotations in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. The remaining 30 weeks are elective clinical rotations which the student may select based upon their projected medical specialty. Family Practice is highly recommended as an elective rotation for all students at SABA University.

Students will be required to complete an objective examination at the end of each core clinical rotation. This score will be averaged with the overall score of performance given by the preceptor. An overall score of 75% is required to pass each clinical rotation. Students with excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may fail a rotation. Violation of hospital rules or a pattern of inappropriate or unprofessional behavior may result in suspension or dismissal from the clinical medicine program. Written examinations are not required in elective rotations.