For example, I got a scholarship of about 40K from my school and Im planning to apply to another one soon. Required GPA for entrance as of 2019 (newly instated): 2.0 on a 4.0 scale God bless you! or foist horseshit on us such as: Winter For 30 years, Saba University School of Medicine has been turning dedicated students into Saba doctors. Never really read whole book. There are people who want to be a doctor for the sake of becoming a doctor, and also some who need an MD for research jobs, medicolegal, Med School Professors, ETC.. What helps is me laughing at my life in the Caribbean, in the morning thinking I am about to take a shower, only to be waiting for water that is coming out slowly and slowly determined to get clean, until I learned to be smarter and bought a bucket to store water and made friends with a girl at a house with water that doesnt run out, and she could come to my place for I had a generator. More surprisingly is this school has partnerships with hospital in New Jersey and New York that offer to cover half or full tuition to students eligible for the scholarship. I was impressed when I saw their loan facilities because Im a graduate of pharmacology in Nigeria and I have been considering studying medicine abroad. Its a lot of work but I promise you it will pay off. A new curriculum came into play for the semester 1 students this semester. I am 27 going on 28. The notion that one must be a physician in order to create change is a toxic mindset and creates an even further divide from physicians versus advanced practice providers. When I tried to comeback I was forced to do a re-admission process and was denied re-entry, I was told by one of the members of the admission committee (who was a dear professor) that the dean stepped in personally to block my re-entry. EMT, nurse) until they can get into a US medical school. charge me more than the car cost(!) Please I know you want to atleast sit back and let your MD work for you a little bit and reap rewards of your labor rightfully so.. Dont forget the reason that help you stick to it. The curricula are also unnecessarily complex, particularly in the basic medical sciences. i do wish more schools in the caribbean had more integrity in the kind of students they admit. Secondly, every single book in the library is outdated. That in and of itself was also a harsh blow, because you meet them a certain way and slowly you see that flame or spark that they had within them (when you all arrived on the island) dies or is in the process of dying out. So. I do believe that a reasonably strong candidate should be able to get a DO spot as I know people who got in on the second and third application cycle. When, I become a doctor, my goal is to spread the word that no one attend the Caribbean medical school. I am an Air Force vet. Even Einstein wasnt Einstein over night, it took time. I am a third year of AUA student. 5 How much is Saba University School of Medicine? There are scholarships. What year did you apply? Do you look up test questions from books or flashcard sites like brocephalus? I have met other students who also got scholarships from this school, and their scholarships are of about $100K. In some other nations schools the applicants enroll then get filtered via attrition but many more at least get a shot at the title Granted when I was a student the tuition was much less, about 1400 USD/ semester thus total debt was also less. Support? They told the school that using the students assigned work without their permission was against the law and that the schools accreditation mattered more that the money they could make from the questions written by their students. I wouldnt take that risk when you have hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake. 75% of Sabas students go on to graduate, attain a medical degree and then find residency (usually in internal or family medicine). Ross keeps its USMLE pass rates up by requiring students to first pass the COMP (CBSE) exam at the end of the basic science semesters. Pill mills abound, Ive even I am from the Congo and over there medical studies are really hell! They confiscated my In fact they may be targeted first. Saba University School of Medicines M.D. Students come to the gym to release some stress and have some social interactions with other students as well. USA residency spots are funded by Medicare if Im not mistaken, so again we see the tax payers subsidizing this cycle. I dont know how to answer that. It made me so much more perceptive and empathetic to the pain and suffering of others. The Dept of State is making them PRIORITY over USAs student/graduates and those whom have entrusted our lives prior in VA facilities: now all our corp run/corp billed/corp SlowDeath4$GulagEntrapment..processing life to termination. You can not reason anatomy, pharmacology, or histology. It is impressive what people can accomplish when motivated though but sad. Go get a Masters degree and reapply in 2 years. They are going to do what they do best, so you better be ready to do what you do best and hope you make it where you wanna reach. Where are you going? So building stress handling skills in medical schools whether you study in US, or the tough Caribbeans, which also are the awesome beauty, is plus. We actively search for resources to help fill in the gaps our school leaves. If you cheated or something, theyd The flip side of THAT is: Hey what are the cons that youve heard about ross. California approval is a good indicator of quality because their board is very strict in evaluating a school. search BS/MD programs. If the student doesnt comply, the administrations threatens the student with dismissal, so the student has to lose about two thousand dollars to each landlord from which they move. There are pros and cons about attending Caribbean medical schools. This added with the intense work load and adaptation into the pace of medical school is the third round of students to drop out. There are also preferences given to the many other groups for one reason or another. When I received my score, I immediately registered to take it again but got the exact same score. The loans are private and the rates are through the roof. I will use all i have learned and what i will learn and find my niche and my place in the system. Im just being honest with you, not meant to be mean, just honest. One professor enforced a dress code on exam day. If you decide after term one to go on, be ready to go hard no matter the cost. None of that is good enough to get into a US medical school though. If you do get certified you only have a 50/50 chance of matching or getting a residency position these are facts google IMG match rates, International Medical Graduates, so unless you want to be unemployed and indebt 3 years after graduation do not do it, study engineering, computer science, speech therapy, anything you do do it in a US school. Admissions Rolling admissions. Is there something else related that you would rather do, why do you really want to be a doctor? I knew my calling was medicine and even after being well informed of the risks of attending an international medical school I applied and was accepted to every one I applied to without much troubles at all. If one falls below 80% attendance they are automatically failed in the course. If you military service or are from certain areas (i.e. There were congressional attempts to stem to the tide offshore. Lets be real we do not need to be so pessimistic. Also, you can ask the faculty to hook you up with a few ex-students who have matched (this is what I did) and honestly it was their advice I let sink in my head more than the negatives. Why? I have a feeling that these comments are screened, because the owner of this website clearly has an agenda to discredit Caribbean medical schools. So please, educate yourself on the roles of advanced practice providers and I genuinely hope you change your attitude so you can learn to respect those who didnt attend medical school as just as vital member of the healthcare team. Many of our professors did residencies in US or Europe and were by large very decent people and interested in teaching. SGU employs professors who have taught at some very good universities. We did not have the standing room only lectures as described by other posters. It is not that they are not intelligent, believe me I have met really intelligent individuals while being there. An excellent article by Dr. David, well written! Hi please I really need help and direction I will appreciate if we can talk am a Nigerian too considering going to the medical school in carebbean,please contact me. They would not be allowed to repeat semester 2 because as I had mentioned, the material that was taught in semester 2 was now going to be taught to semester 1 students with the new curriculum in place. Saba has had a reputation for being a top four school, but you will not know who your professors are a months from now, you will not know what the curriculum will be a months from now, you will not know what you will need to pay in rent a month from now, even if you have already signed a lease, and you will not know what food will be in the stores a month from now. Career Highlights. 5. I also teach 2 med-school courses at a the university. A pre-med student must first assess their motivation and personal aptitude. T&Cs apply. Is Saba University a good medical school? None of those schools have an attrition rate higher than 14%. They will never be the US. Its one thing to recruit people that have high skills, Bryan Hodge, the director of the Hendersonville program, told me. In a certain way, Cuba has America to thank for this. I was in Mexico 1976 at the most recognized of foreign medical schools, Universidad Autonoma Guadalajara. Under the Volcano before you go. I knew it would be impossible to afford a US medical school so I opted for the cheaper Caribbean medical schools. My son was doing well but not now. Compared to U.S. or Canadian schools, however, especially those with strong rankings thanks to research, etc., it's definitely not as good. Its not worth being angry about that stuff for too long, people dont run on schedule sometimes, like your drivers; while your classes do run on time. Whats not so good is all the student loan debt especially if you drop out. I have a 10 year old daughter. Saba University School of Medicine makes it possible for students to earn their degree in under 4 years, spending 20 months studying Basic Sciences on the campus in Saba, completing an 8-week research module and returning to the U.S. or Canada for 72 weeks of clinical rotations. Yes he works hard, but he made $230K by himself last year. I am telling you you are making a mistake with this school. Hi, The others that leave really do just get sick of the abuse and the stress and just zone out. Do you need health insurance to go to Saba University? Please I beg you not to go there! Sounds like St. Georges University to me. I worry about what would happen if the school closed due to lack of attendance. If you are not serving the correct master then you are out. That core was my last rotation and I graduated. These are forced attritions, and these Schools must not be allowed to over-induct more than their capacity. She called me after the meeting crying and said she was sorry. The fact it has rolling admissions (accepting new students every September, January, and May), is also something that separates from the once-a-year policy of most U.S. and Canadian schools. Does anyone recommend to retake the MCAT and get into a medical school in the US instead of the Caribbean? After about a month the class will be down to 900 or so. You have to want this as bad as you need to breathe. European accreditation: Because Saba is a Dutch island, Saba is accredited by the Netherlandsmaking it the only medical school in the Caribbean held to high European standards. Always have other thoughts in your head, about life; so that if you stumble, fall, get depressed, you will find a reason to get up and live and pursue something. Saba has a match rate of 58% among US-IMGs. Now, if you have the scores to go in the states, then definitely apply! Are you ECFMG certified. We had a series of events that were questionable. I had a better experience at Avalon University School of Medicine environment with smaller classes and clinical availabilities. I have not started medical school yet in the Caribbean, but I expect it is like anything else: if you work hard you can become a competent physician. (Major Pros & Cons), s AUC A Good Medical School? Its good to read all of them just in case you have a similar or positive experience if you do take the road abroad to the Caribbean. Pauseyou guys have actual cadaver dissections at AUC? Still not as outrageous as what you paid. The curriculum is designed to cap and limit the knowledge of the student to ensure they will score within the USMLE score range to match into family/internal medicine. I left after the first semester because I could see the dangerous journey I was embarking on. will they help pay for the class or semester you need to retake or do you have to find your own funding or take out private loans? Pluses are that class sizes are small. This article is about SGU. offered Phillip a chance to pursue medicine without incurring catastrophic debt. We need you. Saba University School of Medicine (Saba) was founded in 1992 with the goal of providing an excellent medical education and expansive career opportunities for dedicated students, while maintaining an affordable tuition that enables them to practice as physicians with far less debt than other similarly credentialed schools. What school did you even up applying for ? Am currently doing housejob in Nigeria. Yes! You pay 10k for that, and are also a Slave. Thats all you need to know; it essentially tells you everything. Since you wrote this go after them legally and fix the system. I completed med-school at a Caribbean school and scored at or above the US average on all step exams. She likely will stay in Atlanta with her dad, but I am trying to consider her in all this (safety, school availability, etc) in case she does want to come with me. There are times when I went to classes in pain and took an exam and passed it. With recent COVID19, and with 1 confirmed positive case on the island, the school still tells students, young and healthy are less likely to get the virus so wash your hands frequently and stay calm. Maarten, the island nation of Saba is small, quiet and extremely safe with something for everyone to enjoy: from quaint villages and mountain hiking trails to pristine scuba diving and well-regarded inns and restaurants.. How long is Saba med school? I graduated grade school and undergrad in the US for computer sciences. However, I will not mention its name because I have seen others in this comment section malign and accuse others of being paid or asked by the school to do this. You need to ask yourself: am I one of those 10 students? Can I ask what Post-bacc program you did? Mind you, Im very close with the head of several departments and we have discussed this for hours, and our disapproval of the methods they use to keep within their budget. US step score is 224. We also have a health clinic on campus that also takes emergencies 24/7. I feel like I can do the most good from this position. You dont need to be a genius to be a doctor. Studentdoctor.net puts the schools average around 2.7. One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. I am 36, considering this as well. The gross anatomy lab is a joke of an hour a week where students get into scrubs to walk into a lab and stand around the plastic organ displays that decorated your 7th grade biology classroom. Hello dears, The AUA coordinator is the WORST person ever. So, if the faculty is accomplished, why would they work for less than they could get in the US? Or is it my dream for her? You can go to the beach for an hour EVERY day! The child-mortality rate in Cuba is lower than it is in the U.S., and life expectancy in both countries is about the same, even though per-capita health-care spending in the United States is the highest in the world. You will be exhausted and will likely will be out of time to study on your own. It may Many of the professors are well versed in their field and are passionate about education while others are woefully inadequate. I personally dont though Im sure they exist. The island has a reputation as a pirate island and is almost impossible to live on Saba unless you are part of the population benefitting from the corruption. What I am saying may come across harsh. I decided to apply to Caribbean Medical Schools. Application fee: $75. Overall I was a student with a steller academic and EC record. If they get the feeling that they wont make it through, its best to drop out after the first semester so that they dont acquire more debt. I wont go into every detail, but SGUs Dept of Educational Services offers meets all throughout the week where students can learn the material that is being taught in class, in a smaller setting. I actually went the Mexican route. I have a dilemma that my dgtr who wants to become a dr is in 3 rd year and has low gpa of 3 and interested in Caribbean schools and wants to go there ASAP Life outside of the USA could be better or worse for you, just know that it wont be the USA. 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