is saba university a good medical school

The school backed down and reinstated the old grading scheme for the classes. I couldnt agree more.St.George University School of Medicine is fabulous .Their system follows more of how Med School runs in Europe like Germany ,Switzerland or Britain.They give more qualified students a chance to succeed ,that probably in the US would have never had a chance to get into Med School. even though Im like 3 years late to this party. Hello, please does any know about SABA university and if it is a good school because am thinking of applying there. This system is designed to produce and pick whoever has the highest numbers. Whatever happens, there is one thing I know; I been learning to be a doctor and now that I am well, if I could do it again, I would go for it. They for a long time had federal loans and eventually lost them due to low performance on USMLEs. You will get homesick. I have been looking at their school as a Med school option. surrogate Interns, and otherwise treated poorly. You gotta be self-taught a lot of the time even with okay professors. Around 30K+ doctors did not get residency last year. WOW!! At a superficial glance, Saba definitely doesnt seem too hard to get into. But there are many lectures you have to sit in even though it sucks and you rather study yourself in there in cramped room. Some even leave the islands with PTSD. You pick yourself up, excellent Step scores, less medical errors than any other doctor; no explanation just do it. The FMGEMS eliminated many of us, before it, itself was eliminated in around 1990. What did they promise on the way in? This added with the intense work load and adaptation into the pace of medical school is the third round of students to drop out. Thats all you need to know; it essentially tells you everything. Mode of teaching is in English. We Dreaded this, so many actually transferred to the Caribbean schools, or did the Old Fifth Pathway year, typically in NYC. Many times-the places I also have a second home in Atlanta, so I would not have to pay for housing for rotations there. I am an older student with grown up kids. Upon reflection research, AUA did not uphold the accreditation standards they were mandated to uphold. Recently my sis talked to be about almost quitting residency again.. but her husband convinced her otherwise. The program that I have a Masters in, is similar to your basic sciences. Xavier University . I thought Noreste in Tampico was BAD. Some students cant handle the work load and decide to transfer to a more expensive school that qualifies for loans rather than go with the cheaper but harder to finance option. I got into RUSM and SJSM, and having a hard time to decided which one to choose. Other than those schools, along with AUC, I would not waist my time. At this stage, I was fully invested; I would die in the process, but I would not give up. We need you. Im a physiologist whos been teaching at US medical schools for 30 plus years. I know this because im not 20 obviously and I know how schools are accredited, so I also know when someone is stretching the truth a lot. Pros of the school: Hi Kimberly, I managed to serve my two years on the island and another two years in Queens for clinical rotations. Scholarships of up to $110K for students of the U.S and up to $120K for Canadian Students. Who wouldnt have developed PTSD under these circumstances? I only read 1/4 of what you wrote. It is a sinking ship. Here's what he says. I read this with great interest as a specialist trained in Quebec 35 years ago. There were no laundry services, no ovens, and a shared floor bathroom. Nutshell version. Check their website for additional details. 5. Or it doesnt apply to AUA because they dont teach students anything except garbles up students financial aid money?! My brother graduated from SGU in 2011. Try being a little less judgmental and have a little more compassion. however, since their establishment, AUA has not expanded their library seating. 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. would stab you in the back with a unilateral attendance policy (too bad But you have an edge if you spoke the language because they articulate and use anecdotes that is applicable to the most people. It only shows you are a lazy reader. The reason I dont recommend it is because I believe students, friends, family should explore and exhaust every option before coming here. The stress of clicking in, finding a seat, and waiting in lines on a campus that cant accommodate this many people is a reason for the students who drop out in the first few weeks, which my school has statistics on and they know this will happen after years of practicing the purposeful overcrowding. Why does your comment about minorities seem like they just give any minority a seat at Med School dont they also have the requisite grades? By semester 3 they were down to 29, and in the end, only 17 graduated from that batch. Thanks! St James doesnt even qualify for federal loans. Those who have spoken up have been dismissed even when they have proof, because there are no courts on the island and lawyers on other islands dont like to get involved with Saba. Id never be able to sleep at night were I at the helm of one of these schools. Of course, the outcome depends on you. And not just for those with a less competitive MCAT or GPA! If it was your family at jeopardy, would you say the same worse yet, they are or they claim they are medical school. What school did they graduate from? program is accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), the accrediting body for the Netherlands and Flanders.Approved by New York, California, and FloridaSaba University School of Medicine is one of the few international medical schools with approvals in the key states of New York, California and Florida. 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 actually know of about 7 students who decided not to do this extra course, and decided to go straight from premed into MD1. the first 2 years of medical school at IUHS is online? If they are going to give a second chance than really give them a second chance . I cant imagine. Sometimes I laugh at myself chasing the bus that was supposed to come later than came too early, that memory. Students who need extra academic help are assigned to a different cohort, so not all of the 1,000 or 900 or 500 or whatever is the number of students per term are mashed into a lecture hall. I love my school and I am very grateful for this opportunity. If anyone has specific questions regarding lectures, housing, professors, etc., Id be more than happy to answer them! It is a somewhat watered down version of their first real semester. However, once it was time to enter Med 5 (the final semester), administration then told these students that they arent allowed to go into MD 5 without first completing the bachelors program that they decided to skip initially. My experience so far is a great one. Does anyone know about AUIC in Barbados? The Dean and Assistant Dean would play Cat and Mouse games with the students. Does this mean I shouldnt apply for a med school in the Caribbeans? also try to get you to round in multiple hospitals, making it impossible for After your commitment (marriage) to medical school or being a physician, things could fall apart. 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. Their tuition works out to just about 80K and they have licensed Doctors practicing in residency all across the United States. Circumstances will come; but you know yourself better. Can retake the MCAT and reapply to med schools in the US, but that would push off my journey by two years. in those days, and sometimes only 10% did at each take. 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. Its a VERY corrupt, hypocritical society. If you cant handle the environment, try to figure that in term one and leave the school. Good luck! hi please, im from Nigeria and would like to get in touch with you about caribbean medical schools. Thanks Eric. I want to fill you in on what really goes on behind the scenes at my medical school and maybe you can help inform other students about what happens here before they make a huge mistake. That might be okay, but probably not. My name is saron and Im a dreamer who would like to be a great physician and I was wondering if any one would like to help me about the reall truth in caribbean MS because Im really thinking enrolling in it. Can I ask what Post-bacc program you did? this usually means they arent good lecturers either!). There are doctors practicing medicine that graduated from SJSM I did well on my step 1 and step 2 CK exams..and now am just waiting for my step 2 CS scores. Hi, I'm Will. run into car crash medicine scamswith the local Mafia staging the Hello, I just wanted to give my input to give a different perspective. These factors are critical because if you are in an environment that you hate, it makes it very difficult to focus on studies and to maintain healthy mental health. I know people that started medical school with grades you never thought anyone could get because medical school is hard, and that ended up getting grades I was like how they do that. We were charged 3-4 times what the locals were charged and were basically the schools cash cow. Most IMGs end up in primary care with huge debt. Info came directly from admissions committee. They are supposed to act in the best interest of the student. This is right on the money! This is appealing to me, because I want to stay in the US. Return from Saba Medical School to Caribbean Medical Schools 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.. I just couldnt. They are smiling now and so are most students. to get it back. 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. I am taking the time to write this because Caribbean schools are not what people think they are, or at least my school is not what everyone says about Caribbean schools. Schools like the International University of Health Sciences allow you to take the basic sciences online (2 years), then find a residency in the United States and their system has been very successful. I would like some insight from current students and alumni. 5 How much is Saba University School of Medicine? Get out while you still can. I do not recommend any living organism to AUA and the island. I am the support for a family member that is attending Antigua Medical school and of course true to the comment above. Will anything ever be done about that evil institution? Provisional CAAM-HP accreditation That program call medical master program . 1) Faculty turnover is outrageously high, and the university will spend a year at a time short-staffed on a subject. I have qualified and met the exact same requirements at my peers to become a doctor, but you will have to work hard for it. The school where I attended my Medical Technology School training closed in 1999 and I could not get a transcript. However, against all these warnings, if you do decided to apply, Keep in mind, AUA will take EVERYBODY. Id love to pick your brain about Ross. So I say that to say this: I dont think the issue is so much with Caribbean schools themselves for a student who is able to make it to licensing because that road is not easy and not just anyone can do it. To everyone else, my story is a bit complicated but there is truth in all the stories people shared, the negatives and positives. SJSM is a for-profit business. Caribbean school should be your last resort and when youve decided its your last resort, make sure you compare the top 3 and see which suits you best (St. George, Ross, AUC). Sciences tuition: $16,975. Racist much!!! That voice in your head that went, When I get into his/her position I would certainly not be like them, and I will change this bs they put me through for others. Compare the top 3 Caribbean schools (St. George, Ross, AUC) and pay attention to things such as environment, living situation, curriculum, and most importantly KNOW yourself. 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. There were only a few cadavers in the anatomy labsdug up from They will not post that on their wonderful brochures! Thank you for sharing your story. And 95% 1st time USMLE passing rate? My dorm room was fine, but imo its a waste of money and you can get something better and cheaper off campus. Intelligent people and the average joe have all fallen victim to such heinous practices. I am same situation. Its going be a challenge. Overall, I dont think there is a perfect medical school in the world with 100% student satisfaction. Be one of those few students that stay at home with their head in the books while others go out. Yet many of these new graduates dont have the skills to take care of their patients. A safe bet is to estimate that Sabas average GPA probably comes in somewhere around 2.5-3.5. Very inspiring write up An example of this is the pathology course. I did clerkships in the US and a Fifth Pathway, and got a primary care career. When speaking to Washington I specifically said, Im not talking about the money, I want to take my exam Washington Department of Education Foreign Schools Team refused to discuss anything but federal finances. Im not arguing. Education. Zainab as a Caribbean native I must say that most if not all the Caribbean schools are owned and operated by foreign nationals. Usually I never comment on blogs but your article is so convincing that I cant stop myself from saying something and giving my best review about it. Patients have no respect for physicians as a concequence. I had about 6-8 very close friends that I went through the process with. If you are not serving the correct master then you are out.