The World Needs Doctors Like You

Saba University School of Medicine offers a transformative learning experience where students are immersed in hands-on training from their first semester and exposed to research that is seamlessly integrated into the curriculum.

Our students are well-prepared for success, receiving a solid foundation that helps them secure competitive residencies in the United States or Canada.

They consistently obtain impressive residencies and leadership positions, with a five-year average first-time pass rate of 98% for both the USMLE Step 1 and 2 exams**, which is the highest pass-rate among all Caribbean medical schools.¹

¹First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step Exam on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking the USMLE Step Exam for the first time between 2018-2022.

One Goal, Three Medical Schools, One Free Application

Exceptional training on beautiful campuses in the Caribbean. Exceptional MD career in the US and Canada.

At the forefront of medical education are Saba University School of Medicine, Medical University of the Americas, and St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine.

Medical Career Excellence

With over 70 combined years of excellence in molding future doctors and healthcare leaders for the US and Canada, these institutions are the launching pads for exceptional medical careers. As part of the Global University Systems Medical Schools family, they provide aspiring physicians with distinct pathways to realize their dreams.

Our streamlined common application simplifies the application process, enabling prospective students to effortlessly apply to all three schools using a single free application.

An Education You Can Trust

The proof is in our results

We have more than 6,000 practicing doctors across the United States and Canada who are graduates of Saba University School of Medicine, Medical University of the Americas, and St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine.

These graduates have consistently secured reputable residencies in programs such as Johns Hopkins, the Cleveland Clinic, and McGill University.

Recognized Accreditation and Benefits

Each school holds recognized accreditation, which allows our students and graduates to be licensed in the United States and Canada, affords access for American students to Federal Loans, allows our students to take licensing exams such as USMLE, and provides access to a high-quality assortment of clinical rotations at top teaching hospitals.

Start Here.

Finish Ready.

Join over 2,000 graduates who have secured coveted residencies in the US and Canada. Our MD program boasts impressive achievements. What sets us apart is our 100% Residency Placement Rate for the last two years, which is the highest among Caribbean medical schools and exceeds the average placement rates of medical schools in the United States.²

² Two-year residency placement rate is the percentage of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-23 and graduates in 2021-22 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained residency outside the NRMP match.

At St. Matthew’s, we believe in our program, and we believe in you. Land a residency, or we’ll give you a full refund of your tuition via the terms of our 100% Tuition Refund Guarantee.

Our campus is located on the modern, safe and beautiful island of Grand Cayman, which offers the conveniences of home as well as direct flights from nearly 20 major cities.

You can be more at MUA

MUA is the most affordable of the Top 7 Caribbean medical schools (those that have received approval to take part in U.S . Federal Financial Aid programs). We provide exciting prospects in medical specialties including emergency medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, pathology, and more. Our school is also licensed in Florida, approved by the state of New York, and recognized by California.

But it’s not just about recognition; our numbers attest to our commitment to excellence. We are proud of our average residency attainment rate of 96% from 2021 to 2023.³

3 Three- year residency placement rate is the percentage of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-23 and graduates in 2021-22 and graduates in 2020-21 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.

Located on the beautiful island of Nevis, MUA’s 10-acre campus boasts modern classrooms (including a dedicated on-campus test center), fully equipped laboratories, an extensive library, and an island hospital where students can get clinical experience early in their basic sciences study. Outside the classroom, students enjoy well-appointed dorms and gym facilities, plus all the amenities of Nevis island life, including a weekly fresh produce market and the stunning beaches Nevis is famous for.

Ready to pursue your passion in medicine?

Begin your medical school training in January, May, or September. We operate on a rolling admission cycle, which means we review and make admissions decisions throughout the year.

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SMUSOM

US Federal Loans

Merit up to $100,000

Canadian Citizens Grant: $40,000

MUA

US Federal Loans

Merit up to $75,000

Canadian Citizens Grant: $20,000

Triple Your Opportunities: Apply Once, Secure 3 Academic Decisions

Saba, MUA and St. Matthew’s University offers you the unprecedented opportunity to apply to up to three top Caribbean medical schools at once! By submitting just one set of documents and participating in one interview, you can receive admissions decisions from any or all of the three medical schools.

Submit Your Application

If you’d like to apply from…

Remember, it doesn’t matter which portal you use to start your application, you can still apply for the three med schools at once, or select only one if that’s your preference.

No application fee is required. Our advisors can provide you with an unofficial review and guide you through every step of the application process.

Financing your

MD program

Our three medical schools are the most affordable among the Top 7 in the Caribbean† (those that are approved to offer U.S. Title IV loans). Students at each medical school have available scholarship, grant, and loan options to fund their education. Our students also have access to US Title IV loans.

One Goal, Three Medical Schools, One Free Application

Exceptional training on beautiful campuses in the Caribbean.

Exceptional MD career in the US and Canada.

At the forefront of medical education are Saba University School of Medicine, Medical University of the Americas, and St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine.

One dream. One application.

Three Schools.

Our faculty and class sizes

At our medical schools, you won’t be a face in the crowd. We limit class sizes and provide a personalized education by maintaining a student to faculty ratio of less than 7:1.

“On the island they have clinical skills lab where they teach you how to take blood pressure and do proper abdominal exams.”

Billie Zidel

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicine

Get the support you need

Our admissions team carefully reviews your completed application documents.

You get invited to participate in a single interview.

You receive admissions decisions from any or all of the three medical schools.

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** First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step Exam on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking the USMLE Step Exam for the first time.

† Based on an August 2023 comparison of total tuition and fees for the MD programs of the seven Caribbean medical schools that are approved to offer U.S. Title IV loans.