Forum: St. James Medical School Forum
Location: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Basic Science Tuition: $4,200/semester (for residents of USA & Canada)
Clinical Science Tuition: $6,200/semester (for residents of USA & Canada)
USA Clinical Rotations: Yes
Time required for MD: 10 semesters
Phone: 1-800-542-1553
Bookstore: St. James Bookstore
A Brief History of Netherlands Antilles by The World Factbook 2002
Once the center of the Caribbean slave trade, the island of Curacao was hard hit by the abolition of slavery in 1863. Its prosperity (and that of neighboring Aruba) was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of oil refineries to service the newly discovered Venezuelan oil fields. The island of Saint Martin is shared with France; its northern portion is named Saint-Martin and is part of Guadeloupe, and its southern portion is named Sint Maarten and is part of the Netherlands Antilles. Read More
St. James Medical School Mission
The humble mission of Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM) is to help motivated students realize the dream of a medical career irrespective of their ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. We use innovative teaching methods to shape the minds and spirits of our students and help transform them into compassionate healers of the human body and mind. A student becomes aware through our learning process that behind each fragile patient there is person who expects a miracle from their doctor. Our students are trained to pursue their profession with supreme confidence, balanced with humility and commitment. Every single student and faculty is important to us and we are committed to utilizing all available resources for the benefit of our students, faculty and educational projects.
The aim of our institution is to recycle all available resources for the benefit of our students, faculty and worthy cause of educational projects. We strive to demonstrate that no impediment is tough enough in the face of honest and sincere effort.
The School has been established to provide a comprehensive basic science and clinical education leading to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree. As the cost of Medical education increases and training institutions limit the number of applicants, Saint James School of Medicine fulfills a vital need by offering individuals throughout the world a chance to pursue their dream of a medical career. Enrollment is open to all applicants who have a commitment to practice medicine irrespective of race, color, creed, sex, age, or religion.