Saba University School of Medicine

Name

Saba University School of Medicine

Legal name

Saba University School of Medicine

Website

https://saba.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Doctor of medicine
• Medical school
• MD program
• Clinical rotations

Headquarters

HQ city

Devens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. MD Program Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition and administrative fees for the 4-year Doctor of Medicine program. Canadian students are eligible to pay tuition in Canadian currency.
2. Pre-Medical Master's Program: Revenue from the 8-month Master of Science in Biomedical Science degree program offered through Medical University of the Americas for career changers seeking entry into the MD program.
3. Gateway Medical Program: Revenue from the 15-week preparatory course for students who have received conditional acceptance to the MD program. Offered virtually or on MUA campus.
4. Financial Aid Services: Federal and private student loans and scholarships to support tuition costs for eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) is a private international medical school that delivers a 4-year (10-semester) Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, consisting of 5 semesters of Basic Science instruction on the island of Saba followed by 5 semesters of clinical rotations at affiliated U.S. teaching hospitals and select elective sites in Canada. It also offers a Pre-Medical Master's Program (8-month MSc in Biomedical Science via Medical University of the Americas) and a Gateway Medical Program (15-week preparatory course for conditionally accepted students).

Product overview

Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) offers a single, unified educational product: the 4-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program. The MD program is the core offering, structured as 5 semesters of Basic Science instruction on the island of Saba followed by 5 semesters of Clinical Medicine rotations at affiliated U.S. teaching hospitals with select elective sites in Canada. Supporting the MD program are three supplementary offerings: the Pre-Medical Master's Program (an 8-month accelerated MSc in Biomedical Science via Medical University of the Americas, a fellow GUS institution) that provides a pathway for career changers; the Gateway Medical Program (a 15-week preparatory course for conditionally accepted students); and the mySaba Student Portal (a campus information system). The institution also provides a Moodle-based Learning Management System for course delivery. Student support services include the Stay Healthy at School mental health partnership. Since 1992, over 3,500 MD program graduates have gone on to practice in the U.S. and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mySaba: Student portal providing access to courses, grades, housing, campus news, and student resources. A login is provided to all current students upon arrival on campus.
• The White Coat Network Podcast

Products and services

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program A 4-year (10 semesters) Doctor of Medicine program consisting of 5 semesters of Basic Science education on Saba island followed by 5 semesters of clinical rotations at affiliated U.S. teaching hospitals and select elective rotation sites in Canada, leading to the MD degree and pathways to U.S./Canadian residency.
• Pre-Medical Master's Program An accelerated 8-month Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Science degree program offered through Medical University of the Americas (a fellow GUS Med & Vet institution), designed for career changers with an undergraduate degree and providing a pathway to the MD program.
• Gateway Medical Program A 15-week preparatory course for students who have received conditional acceptance to the MD program; available virtually or on the Medical University of the Americas campus on Nevis. Successful completion enables students to join the next entering MD program class.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% USMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rate (2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grace CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Partnership agreement for student pathway programs between Grace College and Saba University School of Medicine.
• American University of Ras Al KhaimahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Partnership agreement for student pathway programs between American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in the UAE and Saba University School of Medicine.
• Manchester UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Partnership agreement establishing student pathway programs between Manchester University (Indiana) and Saba University School of Medicine.
• Medical University of the Americas (MUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow GUS Medical & Veterinary Schools institution. MUA offers the Pre-Medical Master's Program for career changers seeking entry into Saba's MD program. The Gateway Medical Program is also available via MUA campus (on Nevis), either virtually or in-person.
• StudyInsuredminorOthersMental health support partner offering flexible, holistic support for students managing stress, anxiety, and various outside pressures. Available 24/7 in more than 100 languages via video chat and instant messaging through app or website.
• Affiliated U.S. Teaching Hospitals and Medical CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation sites at affiliated teaching hospitals, clinics, and medical centers throughout the United States where students complete their Clinical Medicine semesters.
• Canadian Elective Rotation SitesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelect elective rotation sites in Canada where Saba MD program students can complete clinical electives as part of their training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. George's University: Largest and most established Caribbean medical school. Operates a four-year MD program with clinical rotations in the U.S. and U.K., targeting the same non-U.S. applicants seeking pathways to U.S. residency. Direct overlap on curriculum structure, candidate profile, and outcomes positioning.
• Ross University School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school (owned by Adtalem Global Education) operating a similar MD program with U.S. clinical rotations. Direct competitor for U.S./Canadian applicants seeking IMG pathways to U.S. residency, with comparable value proposition and outcomes framing.
• International American University College of Medicine: Caribbean medical school targeting U.S./Canadian applicants with an MD program and U.S. clinical rotations. Operates in the same IMG pathway segment and competes for the same non-traditional applicant demographic.
• Trinity School of Medicine: Smaller Caribbean medical school (St. Vincent) offering an MD program with U.S. clinical rotations. Competes with Saba for non-traditional U.S./Canadian applicants who did not matriculate at domestic MD programs.
• Windsor University School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school (St. Kitts) offering an MD program targeting the same U.S./Canadian IMG applicant pool. Operates a comparable four-year structure with clinical training in U.S. hospitals and competes on accessibility and tuition positioning.
• St. Matthew's University School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school (Grand Cayman) offering a four-year MD program with U.S. clinical training. Direct competitor for U.S. applicants seeking IMG pathways to residency, with similar curriculum structure and outcomes-focused positioning.
• Medical University of the Americas (MUA): Sister institution under R3 Education Inc. and GUS Medical & Veterinary Schools. MUA offers the Pre-Medical Master's and Gateway programs that feed into Saba's MD program, operating on a parallel Caribbean medical school model targeting the same U.S./Canadian applicant pool.
• American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC): Caribbean medical school (Adtalem) offering a four-year MD with U.S. clinical rotations. Targets the same applicant demographic and competes head-to-head on residency placement rates and USMLE outcomes — directly comparable business model and customer base.
• American International Medical University (AIMU): Caribbean medical school (St. Lucia) offering MD programs with U.S. clinical rotations. Competes for the same U.S./Canadian applicant pool focused on IMG pathways to residency.
• Medical University of the Americas - Nevis: Note: This entry overlaps with MUA above as MUA is located on Nevis and serves as the host campus for Saba's Gateway program. Kept as an alternative reference point for direct parallel Caribbean medical school model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sabauniv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SabaUniversityMed
• Facebookfacebook.com/7332451780
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saba-university-school-of-medicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/sabamedschool/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@sabamedschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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