Saba University School of Medicine 2020-2022 Catalog CONTENTS UNIVERSITY STUDENT LIFE 39 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WELCOME 1 DESCRIPTION OF CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS 27 Arriving Mission Statement Internal Medicine Dorm Arrangementst P.O. Box 1000, Church Street Goals and Objectives , Saba, Dutch Surgery Off-Campus Housing Phone 011-599-416-3456 History Obstetrics and Gynecology Campus Cafeteria Fax 011-599-416-3458 Recognition, Website: www.Saba.edu Graduation Requirements Clothing E-mail: [email protected] The Island of Saba Pediatrics Student Organizations And Recreation U.S. Information Office: Psychiatry ACADEMIC CALENDAR 5 Family Medicine c/o R3 Education Inc. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 42 27 Jackson Road, Suite 301 Clinical Placement Devens, Massachusetts 01434, Tuition Payment Policies ADMISSION 8 Phone: (978) 862-9600 Fax: (978) 862-9699 Tuition and Fees Education Requirements HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS 29 Late Fees Required Documents for Applying Deferment Fee Admission Selection POSTGRADUATE Tuition And Fees MCAT Requirement MEDICAL EDUCATION 30 Payment Policy For First Semester Students Applicant from other Tuition Refund Policy Re-Application RESEARCH 31 Financial Aid Deferred Enrollment The Research Committee Required Educational Equipment Transfer Applicant and And Materials Advanced Standing Institutional Review Board Checklist for Accepted Student

Student Orientation LIVING ON 47 ACADEMIC POLICIES 32 Website Information Customs And Immigration Honor Code of Professional Conduct Currency And Banking Attendance Electricity And Telephone CAMPUS 15 Withdrawal Churches On Saba Dismissal Climate Student Grievance BASIC SCIENCES Procedures and Appeals CURRICULUM 16 Examinations and Grading Diving Requirements for Graduation Office of the Registrar Public Schools And Education For Children Basic Sciences Curriculum Leave of Absence Elementary School Kindergarten Course Grade Secondary School Disclaimer BASIC SCIENCES Educational Commission For Foreign Daycare Service Medical Graduates (Ecfmg) Certification COURSES DESCRIPTION 18 Child Focus Foundation The information in this catalog is subject to change. Basic Sciences Curriculum Student Promotions Committee Such changes may be without notice. Potential Saba Hyperbaric Facility Student Services And Advising students should not consider this catalog to Shopping, Sightseeing, and Sailing represent a contract between Saba University and Students Awards CLINICAL MEDICINE Transportation an entering student. CURRICULUM 27 Ceremonies Saba Calendar Of Events Tuition, fees and other expenses are listed in Requirements for the Transition U.S. , unless otherwise noted. to Clinical Medicine Literature Review The university disclaims any misrepresentation ADMINISTRATION & Analysis (Required) that may have occurred as a result of errors in AND FACULTY 52 preparation or typesetting of the catalog. Administration

Faculty WELCOME HIPPOCRATIC OATH Saba University began operations in • cultivating professional behavior to I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant: 1992 with a vision that has now become promote lifelong learning; I will respect the hard-won scientific gains of those physicians in a successful reality. Our primary whose steps I walk, educational goal is to provide our • integrating basic science knowledge students with a foundation in general and educational reasoning through and gladly share such knowledge as is mine with those medical concepts and problem solving clinical experience; and who are to follow. to address the medical concerns pertinent to the patients, families, • promoting an awareness of The“ Board of Trustees health care system and community global health care needs. I will apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures [that] are required, expresses its gratitude to the avoiding those twin traps of overtreatment and therapeutic nihilism. population in which they will practice. This foundation of training fosters a Such an extensive educational government of Saba for its assistance in establishing I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, provision of care that is considerate, enterprise cannot be achieved by compassionate, humanistic and of classroom teaching alone. Saba University School and that warmth, sympathy, of Medicine. and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the high quality. As a key part of our The student is the important factor chemist’s drug. medical education curriculum, the in sharing and comparing information faculty constantly reviews and among faculty, peers and patients. Special recognition is also given to the citizens of Saba I will not be ashamed to say “I know not,” nor will I fail to assesses the program around At Saba University School of Medicine, three key concepts: where students are the greatest assets, who have continued to call in my colleagues welcome our medical when the skills of another are needed for a patient’s recovery. we open the door of medical knowledge

and together prepare them for their students into

their community. I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not future roles as health care providers. disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially must I tread Joseph Chu, M.D., M.P.H., “ with care in matters of life and death. If it is given to me to save a life, all President thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God.

I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person’s family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to care adequately for the sick.

I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure. I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those sound of mind and body as well as the infirm.

If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help.

1 HISTORY AND ACCREDITATION

Saba University School of Medicine began in 1986 as a combined project between the island government of Saba and a group of medical educators from the MISSION STATEMENT United States. This medical consortium spent several years examining medical school curricula throughout the United States and Europe before adopting a Basic SABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Sciences and Clinical Medicine curriculum comparable to some of the finest medical schools. To provide students of diverse backgrounds who exhibit a passion for the field of medicine with the opportunity to acquire the medical and clinical expertise needed for a successful career as a practicing clinician along with the skills and confidence Saba University was approved by the federal needed to critically evaluate and apply new information. government of the - in 1988 and an official charter was granted in 1989. Saba University GOALS AND OBJECTIVES School of Medicine is listed in the World Health Organization directory. In order to fulfill its mission, the university’s program is structured around certain ideals which embody its view of the essential qualities of today’s practicing physician. These ideals are defined in the six competencies adopted by the Saba University School of Medicine is accredited by university and summarized below: the NVAO (In Dutch: Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie). The NVAO is the accreditation organization of the Netherlands and Patient Care Scientific & Medical Knowledge Lifelong Learning, Scholarship Flanders. The organization was established by & Collaboration international treaty and it ensures the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders. Students must be able to provide Students must demonstrate Students must be able to examine patient care that is compassionate, knowledge about established and and evaluate their patient care appropriate,and effective for the evolving biomedical, clinical, and practices, appraise and assimilate treatment of illness and the associated sciences and application scientific evidence, and use this promotion of health. of this knowledge to the practice of information to improve their abilities. medicine throughout the life cycle. The New York State Education Department/State Board for Medicine approved Saba University in 2003 for clerkships and residencies within that state. Professionalism Communication & Interpersonal Skills Social & Community Context This approval process has led to several new hospital of Healthcare affiliations in New York.

Students must demonstrate a Students must display interpersonal Students must demonstrate knowledge On November 5, 2004, the Medical Board of California commitment to the highest and communication skills that foster of and responsiveness to the larger granted recognition to Saba University School of standards of professional effective information exchange and context of health care and the ability to Medicine. Graduates are eligible to apply for responsibility, adherence to ethical build rapport with patients,their effectively call on system resources to postgraduate training and licensure in California. principles, andsensitivity in all families, and professional associates. provide care that is of optimal value to interactions with patients, families, the health of the individual and of In 2006, the Board of Healing Arts of the State of Kansas colleagues, and others with whom the community. granted approval for licensure to those students physicians must interact in their who entered at Saba University School of Medicine professional lives. after January 1, 2002.

Saba University School of Medicine is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684.

1 Published by the Foundation for Advancement in International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) in partnership with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

3 THE ISLAND OF SABA

Columbus discovered Saba on his second voyage to the New World in 1493. Over the centuries, the island changed hands several times between ACADEMIC CALENDAR the English, French, Spanish and Dutch, but for thepast two hundred years Saba has remained a quiet, stable, Dutch FOR 2020-2022 island. Today, Saba is rightfully known as the “Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean.” FALL 2018 FALL 2019

It is located in the central Caribbean, 28 miles south of St. Maarten. There are First Day of Enrollment September 3 First Day of Enrollment September 2 daily, direct flights to Saba from the Orientation & Registration September 3 Orientation & Registration September 2 United States and Europe and five flights a day from St. Maarten. Classes Begin September 4 Classes Begin September 3 Graduation – no ceremony September 7 Graduation – no ceremony September 6 The island of Saba, which is 5 square Tuition Due for Next Semester December 1 Tuition Due for Next Semester December 1 miles, has a total population of just over 1,500 residents. Tourists frequently Last Day of Classes December 12 Last Day of Classes December 11 visit Saba for its world-renowned diving, Basic Science Awards Ceremony December 13 Basic Science Awards Ceremony December 12 tropical rain forest and safe, relaxing Reading Day and Final Exams December 12–14 Reading Day and Final Exams December 11–13 environment. This charming, friendly island is virtually crime-free, and poverty is nonexistent on Saba. SPRING 2019 SPRING 2020

First Day of Enrollment January 7 First Day of Enrollment January 6 Orientation & Registration January 7 Orientation & Registration January 6 Classes Begin January 8 Classes Begin January 7 Graduation – no ceremony January 11 Graduation – no ceremony January 10 Graduation – no ceremony March 15 Graduation – no ceremony March 13 Tuition Due for Next Semester April 1 Tuition Due for Next Semester April 1 Last Day of Classes April 17 Last Day of Classes April 15 Basic Science Awards Ceremony April 18 Basic Science Awards Ceremony April 16 Reading Day and Final Exams April 17–19 Reading Day and Final Exams April 15 – 17

SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2020

First Day of Enrollment JMay 6 First Day of Enrollment May 6 Orientation & Registration May 6 Orientation & Registration May 6 Classes Begin May 7 Classes Begin May 7 Graduation May 24 Graduation May 24 Commencement TBD Commencement TBD Tuition Due for Next Semester August 1 Tuition Due for Next Semester August 1 Last Day of Classes August 14 Last Day of Classes August 14 Basic Science Awards Ceremony August 15 Basic Science Awards Ceremony August 15 Reading Day and Final Exams August 14 – 16 Reading Day and Final Exams August 14 – 16 5 FALL 2020 SUMMER 2021 SPRING 2022 FALL 2022

First Day of Enrollment August 31 First Day of Enrollment May 3 First Day of Enrollment January 3 First Day of Enrollment August 29 Orientation & Registration August 31 Orientation & Registration May 3 Orientation & Registration January 3 Orientation & Registration August 29 Classes Begin September 1 Classes Begin May 4 Classes Begin anuary 4 Classes Begin August 30 Graduation – no ceremony September 11 Graduation May 21 Graduation – no ceremony January 7 Graduation – no ceremony September 9 Tuition Due for Next Semester December 1 Commencement TBD Graduation – no ceremony March 18 Tuition Due for Next Semester December 1 Last Day of Classes December 9 Tuition Due for Next Semester August 1 Tuition Due for Next Semester April 1 Last Day of Classes December 7 Basic Science Awards Ceremony December 10 Last Day of Classes August 11 Last Day of Classes April 13 Basic Science Awards Ceremony December 8 Reading Day and Final Exams December 9–11 Basic Science Awards Ceremony August 12 Basic Science Awards Ceremony April 14 Reading Day and Final Exams December 7 – 9 Reading Day and Final Exams August 11 – 13 Reading Day and Final Exams April 13 – 15 SPRING 2021 FALL 2021 SUMMER 2022 First Day of Enrollment January 4 Orientation & Registration January 4 First Day of Enrollment August 30 First Day of Enrollment May 2 Classes Begin January 5 Orientation & Registration August 30 Orientation & Registration May 2 Graduation – no ceremony January 8 Classes Begin August 31 Classes Begin May 3 Graduation – noceremony March 19 Graduation – no ceremony September 10 Graduation May 20 Tuition Due for Next Semester April 1 Tuition Due for Next Semester December 1 Commencement CTBD Last Day of Classes April 14 Last Day of Classes December 8 Tuition Due for Next Semester August 1 Basic Science Awards Ceremony April 15 Basic Science Awards Ceremony December 9 Last Day of Classes August 10 Reading Day and Final Exams April 14 – 16 Reading Day and Final Exams December 8 – 10 Basic Science Awards Ceremony August 11 Reading Day and Final Exams August 10 – 12

6 ADMISSION

Saba University School of Medicine was established to provide a comprehensive basic sciences and clinical medicine education leading to completion of a Doctor of Medicine degree. Enrollment is open to all persons regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender or age who wish to devote the extensive time and effort necessary to practice medicine.

As the cost of medical education increases and training institutions limit the number of applicants, Saba University School of Medicine fulfills a vital need by offering individuals throughout the world a chance to pursue their dream of a medical career.

The curriculum incorporates standards of academic and clinical instruction that parallel those of the Licensing Committee for Medical Education of the United States and . All classes are taught in English by experienced medical educators from the United States and abroad.

Candidates applying to Saba University are expected to possess those intellectual, ethical, physical and emotional capabilities required to undertake the full curriculum and achieve the levels of competence required by the faculty.

Once enrolled in the school of medicine, each candidate for the medical degree must be able quickly and accurately to integrate all information received, perform in a reasonable, independent manner and demonstrate the ability to learn, integrate, analyze and synthesize information and data.

A student’s acceptance to Saba University is granted upon the presumption by the Admissions Committee that all statements made by the applicant, both oral and written, are true and that all documents are authentic. If it is later discovered that false or inaccurate information was submitted, the medical school may nullify acceptance into the program or, if the student is registered, dismiss the student. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO NON-U.S AND NON-CANADIAN STUDENTS:

In order to complete the program in medicine, students from outside the U.S. and Canada may need to obtain certain visas in order to undertake all or a portion of the requisite clinical training in affiliated hospitals in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, all students from outside the U.S. and Canada will need certain visas to take one or more segments of the USMLE exams in the U.S. These visas are solely the student’s responsibility to obtain. Saba University School of Medicine understands that as a result of policies or practices adopted by the U.S. State Department, a number of medical students from outside the U.S. and Canada have been unable to obtain the required visas. Students from outside the U.S. and Canada who are unable to obtain the necessary visas will not be able to complete the school’s degree program. In such a case, no refund of tuition or other expenses incurred in connection with his or her attendance at Saba University School of Medicine will be made. 8 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants from the United States (who are U.S. citizens Biology: or have permanent visas) or Canada are expected to A one-year general biology or zoology course with a have a minimum of three years of undergraduate studies laboratory component. Students who elect to pursue or the equivalent of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter additional coursework in the biological sciences should hours, including premedical requirements from an consider genetics, embryology, cell and molecular accredited college or university. A baccalaureate degree biology or comparative anatomy. is recommended but not required. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a bachelor’s Chemistry: degree or higher. The following courses are considered One year of inorganic and one year of organic chemistry standard premedical requirements for admission. with laboratory component. Biochemistry can be Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis. considered as an option for one semester of organic chemistry. Course Length of Study English: General Biology One academic year At least one year of college-level English literature or or Zoology composition. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading and oral communication. Inorganic Chemistry One academic year (with lab) Additional coursework in biology and related disciplines is highly recommended. Students completing courses Organic Chemistry One academic year such as cell biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, Biochemistry biochemistry, molecular biology, statistics and (with lab) psychology/interpersonal skills and communication are given preference in admissions. Physics One academic year (recommended)

English One academic year (recommended)

Other social sciences A broad background or physical sciences in humanities, social and computer skills or physical sciences and computer skills

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLYING

The following documents are required • MCAT official report (MCAT scores • TOEFL scores, official report to complete the application process: are required forall U.S. citizens if applicable. nationals or permanent residents • Completed application form along priorto matriculation). • Two passport-size (2” x 2”) with a personal statement. color photographs. • Two letters of recommendation from • Application fee of US$75.00. college professors orphysicians well • MCAT official report (Allapplicants acquainted withyour character and who are U.S. citizens,nationals or • Official transcript(s) from each abilities.Evaluations from a college permanent residentsare required college/university or pre-medical committee are accepted – and all otherstudents are strongly professionalschool attended. in lieu of the recommendation forms. encouraged–to take the MCAT). Student issuedcopies will suffice, pending official transcripts. 10 ADMISSION SELECTION MCAT REQUIREMENT RE-APPLICATION TRANSFER • An official transcript from his/her current institution and all past APPLICANTS AND educational institutions. Prospective students may apply for admission to The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is Unsuccessful candidates may re-apply Saba University at any time throughout the year. required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, by submitting a new application form, ADVANCED STANDING • A letter from his/her currentmedical Applicants are encouraged to submit their documents nationals, or permanent residents. In addition, it is $75 application fee, a new personal school indicating theapplicants early (generally six to eight months in advance) and, to strongly encouraged for all other applicants and statement and updated transcript if Basic Sciences transfer applicants will stand at that school. ensure that their files are complete for consideration, specifically required from those students who applicable. Application materials are only be accepted to the first, second at least three months prior to the semester of meet any of the following three conditions: maintained on file for one year; or third semester. Depending on space • A statement that the student has met their first choice. thereafter, students must reapply for availability, consideration is given to all outstanding financialand 1. Students with outdated requiredscience admission by re-submitting all applicants from schools listed by the academic obligations. • Rolling admission coursework (>5 years old). required documents. World Health Organization. Saba University will not consider Saba University does not offer 2. Students who completed required science • Three entering classes per year: January, coursework completed through a advanced-standing credit for courses coursework at a community college. DEFERRED May and September distance learning program. Students taken in graduate or professional ENROLLMENT with unsatisfactory records or degree program (chiropractic, physician 3. Students with C grades or lower inthe required • Approximately 90 newly admitted students dismissal for any reason from other assistant, podiatry, dentistry or other science courses. every semester Students requesting to defer their medical schools are not considered allied health professional programs) original date of matriculation must for advanced standing. Acceptance is other than coursework completed Saba’s MCAT code is SUSOM.More information about • Twenty-month Basic Sciences program submit a written request to the contingent upon the recommendation through an accredited medical school. the MCAT is available at the Association of American on Saba Admissions Committee and must of the Admissions Committee and Medical Colleges (AAMC) website. Applicants can have already secured placement in on the basis of space available send Saba University the MCAT exam scores through • All classes in English that original starting class by paying within the class. the online THx system as soon as they are available their tuition deposit. If approved, at the AAMC. Since the number of students in each class is limited the tuition deposit will be Students requesting to transfer directly and the application pool is competitive, the early credited to the semester for which to the Clinical Medicine program must applicants will have a better chance of securing a place in APPLICANTS FROM the deferment was made. In have passed the United States Medical the semester of their choice. addition, a $500 deferment fee will Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 with a OTHER COUNTRIES be charged, which is non-refund- minimum board score of 210 and have Completed applications are reviewed and evaluated by able and due within 10 working days exhibited a strong academic the Pre-Screening Committee. Those with incomplete The Admissions Committee will evaluate applicants of the approved deferral. performance in their current medical applications will be notified, as will unqualified applicants. from countries with educational standards similar to This fee will also be credited to the school. For licensure purposes, all Applicants are selected for interview on the basis of the the U.S. Each applicant, in general, should meet the 1st semester’s tuition. Deferment Clinical Medicine transfer students candidate’s ability to meet the challenges of a rigorous educational requirements for admission to medical requests will be considered on a must complete a minimum of 30 medical school curriculum. Factors such as motivation, school in the of origin. Students who have case-by-case basis and may only weeks of clerkships (two semesters) perseverance, scholastic record, letters of attended institutions outside the U.S. and whose be granted if a seat is available in through Saba University. recommendation and personal statement are important transcripts are not in English must provide an the intended semester. A deferral is in the selection process. MCATs are required for all interpretation of the transcript from an approved limited to two semesters from the Transfer students must meet all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent translation service. Students who have attended a original start date. Only one documentation requirements of a new residents. MCATs are strongly recommended for all college or university outside the U.S. or Canada are deferment request will be student and must be in good academic others, and, at the discretion of the Admissions required to obtain a course-by-course evaluation of honored. If the student is still standing. A student applying for Committee, they may be required. An in-person interview their transcript through the World Education Services unable to attend after deferral, he/ transfer must fulfill the same at the main administrative office in Massachusetts is (www.wes.org) or from another accredited agency she must reapply for admission. documentation requirements of a preferred. However, if this is not feasible, a telephone that is a member of the National Association of new student, including: interview with the Admissions Committee will be Credential Evaluation Services(www.naces.org). scheduled. The personal interview plays a major role in the selection of students. Decisions regarding admission Since English is the language of instruction at Saba are normally made within 10 business days. University, it is important that applicants be prepared All interviewed applicants will receive the final decision academically to pursue the curriculum and be able to of the committee in writing via the postal service. communicate. Applicants whose principal language is not English are required to take the TOEFL Applicants are encouraged to visit the Basic Sciences (Test of English as a Foreign Language). campus as part of the admission process. In such cases, the assessment of the Associate Dean of Basic Sciences will be sent to the Admission Committee.

12 CHECKLIST FOR STUDENT ACCEPTED STUDENT ORIENTATION

Attendance for student orientation is mandatory for Attendance for student orientation is mandatory for all new incoming students and transfer students. all new incoming students and transfer students. Orientation and registration is usually held on the day Orientation and registration is usually held on the day CAMPUS before classes begin. During the orientation session, before classes begin. During the orientation session, students will officially register for classes, submit students will officially register for classes, submit required documents for temporary residence, meet required documents for temporary residence, meet The Saba University campus is fully LABORATORIES W.F.M. JOHNSON the deans and faculty and learn about medical school the deans and faculty and learn about medical school equipped with modern classrooms, MEDICAL LIBRARY policies and island life. policies and island life. laboratories, a medical library, The gross anatomy laboratory is administrative offices, faculty offices, supplied with human cadavers for The W.F.M. Johnson Library on • Police clearance a fitness center and student support dissection and radiological materials to campus provides students with a WEBSITE services.All of the classrooms are conduct detailed studies of the central location for medical • Immunization record/health certificate to include: air-conditioned and equipped with human body. INFORMATION literature, reference books and a rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and tuberculin state-of-the-art teaching aids (LCD computer center. test within past year projectors, flat-screen displays, A modern microbiology laboratory Please visit our website at www.Saba.edu. Although a multimedia capability, video-micro- provides students the opportunity to Website cannot replace the experience of visiting the Students have access to a wide • Birth certificate with raised seal scope cameras, etc) to facilitate acquire in-depth knowledge of the variety of hard-copy journals as well campus, it will provide a wealth of information about the teaching process. fundamentals of infectious disease. the university and the island of Saba. as online access to full text journals • Six passport-sized photos A computer testing lab (for USMLE and bibliographic information through the university subscription to major • A valid passport preparation) is located on campus, as well as conference rooms, a research publications and educational Web services. The library contains a • Application for temporary residence (enclosed with cafeteria and recreational facilities. learning resource center supplied with acceptance packet) Student dormitories are adjacent to the main campus. tutorial materials, videotapes, models and specialized computer programs. • If applicable, marriage certificate BASIC SCIENCES CURRICULUM

COURSE COURSE NAME CREDITS CONTACT HOURS

Semester 1 BASIC MED 512 Human Body Structure & Function 15 231 MED 514 Human Histology & Physiology 13 180 SCIENCES MED 516 Clinical Skills I 2 30 CURRICULUM Semester One Total: 30 441 COURSE COURSE NAME CREDITS CONTACT HOURS The Saba University School of Medicine curriculum parallels the Semester 2 courses and training offered by medical MED 611 Metabolism & Nutrition 9 133 schools in the United States and MED 612 Genetics & Development 4 65 Canada. The Basic Sciences program MED 613 Infection / Defense / Response 12 186 is five semesters in length and may be completed in 20 months. MED 614 Medical Ethics 2 37 MED 616 Clinical Skills II 3 44 The 80-week Clinical Medicine program MED 619 Research Curriculum - Evidence Based Medicine 1 19 is comprised of 72 weeks of clinical clerkships in hospitals in the United States and abroad, and eight weeks Semester Two Total: 31 484 of the Research: Literature Review and Analysis module. COURSE COURSE NAME CREDITS CONTACT HOURS

REQUIREMENTS Semester 3 FOR GRADUATION BASIC SCIENCES CURRICULUM MED 714 Neuroscience and Neurology 10 143 MED 715 Systems & Disease I (Introduction/Endocrine) 11 158 Graduation requirements are as follows: The first five semesters comprising the Basic Sciences MED 716 Clinical Skills III 3 40 program are taught on the island of Saba by qualified M.D. • Satisfactory completion of and Ph.D. medical school faculty who are dedicated to MED 719 Behavioral Medicine 8 127 Basic Sciences and Clinical providing the highest quality instruction. Medicine curriculum. Semester Three Total: 30 468 The low student-professor ratio provides ample opportunity • Passing scores on the United States for students to interact with the teaching faculty. Medical Licensing Exam(USMLE) Step COURSE COURSE NAME CREDITS CONTACT HOURS 1, USMLE Step2 Clinical Knowledge The Basic Sciences program consists of five 15-week Semester 4 and Step2 Clinical Skills. semesters of coursework with two-week breaks between each semester. MED 811 Systems & Disease II (Repro/GI/Peds) 13 196 • Payment of all outstanding MED 812 Systems & Disease III (CV/Resp/Renal) 13 199 financial obligations. The following represents the Basic Sciences curriculum. MED 816 Clinical Skills IV 6 96

• Return of all assigned institutional property and equipment in Semester Four Total: 32 468 acceptable condition. Coursework in general biology, COURSE COURSE NAME CREDITS CONTACT HOURS zoology, genetics, immunology, physics psychology, and human Semester 5 growth and development are highly MED 911 Systems & Disease IV (MSK/Heme/Immuno/Integ/Multi) 12 189 recommended, but not required. MED 918 Foundations of Clinical Medicine 16 241 MED 916 Clinical Skills V 3 45 MED 919 Research Curriculum - Critical Appraisal 1 14

Semester Five Total: 32 489 16 17 BASIC SCIENCES COURSES DESCRIPTION

FIRST SEMESTER

MED 512 MED 516 HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE & FUNCTION CLINICAL SKILLS I

This course explores basic gross human anatomy, This is the first course in a five-part series that focuses on allowing students to understand anatomical relationships, communication skills, eliciting the patient’s history, performing development, structure and function. Through lectures, a physical exam, and communicating their findings to regional dissections of cadavers and evaluation of healthcare professionals through oral presentations and radiographs (including CT and MRI), students acquire a written notes. In this course, students will learn and practice basic knowledge of the normal gross structure, the foundations of patient-physician communication embryologic development, functional and clinical skills, including initiating the session, building the relationship, anatomy of organs and systems of the adult human body, exploration of problems, understanding the patient agenda includingthe brain and spinal cord. Computer-based and structuring the consultation. Students will also learn the tutorial programs and structured reviews are used to first steps of eliciting the patient’s story in a patient centered supplement the lectures and labs. manner and the initial components of a physical exam. (15 credits; 231 hrs.) In addition, students will begin to develop their skills documenting their findings in a patient note. (2 credits; 30 hrs.)

MED 51 4 HUMAN HISTOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY

This course examines the microanatomy of cells, tissues and organs as well as the basic components of human physiology. Lectures illustrate the microstructure of major tissues and organs in relation to their function. This program presents the molecular biology and histology of normal cells, tissues and organ systems at various developmental functional stages. Students learn how individual cell functions interact with one another and how such interactions are accomplished from the tissue levels to the organ levels. The course prepares students for an understanding of normal (homeostasis) structure of the systems and furnishes the background for appreciating pathological conditions. In addition, students learn how molecular building blocks are utilized for growth and differentiation, wound healing and tissue repair, defense mechanisms and transfer of hereditary characters. Physiology topics include the basic components of all organ systems. (13 credits; 180 hrs.)

18 SECOND SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER

MED 611 MED 714 METABOLISM & NUTRITION tumor immunology, hematology, reproduction, NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROLOGY infectious diseases, immunodefiency and The biochemical pathways of living organisms are pharmacotherapy. This course will include an interdisciplinary investigation studied with a focus on metabolic processes. (12 credits; 186 hrs.) of the pathology, physiology and the gross and Topics include pathways linking nutritional microscopic structure of the brain, spinal cord, and intake and energy yielding processes as well as the MED 64 nervous system of humans. Aspects of brain energy application of underlying principles discussed in the MEDICAL ETHICS (WEEKS 9-14) metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis and first semester. Broad content includes a study of the degradation, and psychopharmacology are presented. chemistry and reactions of constituents of living matter, This course provides a comprehensive study of the legal This course integrates anatomical and physiological including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and ethical issues involved in the practice of medicine. material to assist the student in understanding common vitamins, coenzymes, and minerals. In addition, the Medical ethics will consist of a series of seminars neurological disease processes. Laboratory exercises chemistry and regulation of the reactions and processes devoted to discussion of various topics such as will provide slides and dissection of the human brain, of whole organisms will be examined including: disclosure, confidentiality, informed consent, and death spinal cord, and relevant structures. Students will be endocrinology, enzymology, nutrition, intermediary and dying. The inclusion of ethics case discussions will introduced to modern methods of neuroimaging, metabolism and biochemical mechanisms involved in allow students to discuss and debate ethical scenarios. including CT scans and MRI. Weekly sessions will select disease states. Legal cases posing dilemmas that relate to each case will introduce students to the relationship between basic (9 credits; 133 hrs.) be presented, along with abstract material to facilitate science and clinical medicine with emphasis on conceptual and ethical analysis. diagnostics, therapeutics and disease causation. (2 credits; 37 hrs.) In addition, there will be integration of concepts MED 612 learned in MED 706 - Clinical Skills III, MED 705 - GENETICS & DEVELOPMENT Systems & Disease I, and MED 709 - Behavioral MED 616 Medicine. Each of these interactive sessions will include This course provides students with an understanding of CLINICAL SKILLS II group problem-solving exercises and critical appraisal the principles and concepts upon which current of the primary literature. Students will present different clinical genetic practice (diagnosis, treatment, After a review of the skills developed in Clinical Skills I students aspects of contemporary scientific and medical and genetic counselling) is based. It also incorporates will learn additional components of a patient-centered literature including the background, current human development, allowing students to understand history, including explaining and planning a treatment plan and understanding and future directions. the relationship between development and the communication skills in specific situations including delivering (10 credits; 143 hrs.) underlying genetic mechanisms of congenital bad news, cultural and social diversity, and demonstration of abnormalities. This course covers the genetics of human empathy. Instruction on the history continues with the past populations and introduces recent and ongoing medical history, family history, social history and a complete MED 715 discoveries so that their future applications review of systems. Students will also learn to perform a SYSTEMS & DISEASE I (INTRODUCTION/ENDOCRINE) may be understood. complete screening physical exam, and will continue to (4 credits; 65 hrs.) develop documentation skills with oral presentations and Basic principles of human physiology, pathology and the patient note. pharmacology are studied followed by an investigation (3 credits; 44 hrs.) of the Endocrine System. This course employs the MED 613 Endocrine System as a transition to semesters 4 and 5 INFECTION / DEFENSE / RESPONSE where the remainder of the systems will be discussed. MED 619 As with the rest of the Systems & Disease courses, each This course considers the characteristics and properties RESEARCH CURRICULUM - EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE system will begin with a detailed review of pertinent of micro organisms, their role in the disease processes human body structure and function as well as cell/tissue and selected aspects of diagnosis and treatment of Student will have an opportunity to develop research skills structure and function. This will be followed by the infectious disease. Other topics include the basic related to Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). Students will be presentation of the individual systems in detail, principles of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, introduced to concepts of research analysis and critical including relevant pathology, physiology, pharmacology, virology, immunology and microbial genetics, including thinking. At the end of this course, students will be able to clinical skills and clinical presentations of disease. cultural characteristics and pathogenic properties of identify and frame a clinical question based on therapy, All content will be integrated. medically important species of bacteria, fungi, and diagnosis, prognosis or etiology; develop a focused search (11 credits; 158 hrs.) viruses. This course covers the basic immunologic strategy to identify articles that best answer the clinical concepts of the cells and humoral products of the question; find the appropriate medical database; and critically immune system. Lectures include the molecular appraise articles for validity. Students will be required to biology and genetics of antigen recognition independently utilize various types of EBM resources. and immunoglobulin production plus the Students will use technological resources that are available characteristics and detection of antigen-antibody online and in the Medical University of the library. reactions. The approach is to correlate these basic Skills acquired in this course will allow students to successfully concepts with clinical manifestations of disease, the complete the research module, Research: immunopathologic mechanisms of hypersensitivity, Literature Review and Analysis (RLRA). autoimmunity transplantation, (1 credit; 19 hrs.) 20 21 MED 716 FOURTH SEMESTER FIFTH SEMESTER – FIRST BLOCK CLINICAL SKILLS III (WEEKS 5-15)

After a review of the skills developed in Clinical MED 811 SYSTEMS & DISEASE II MED 901 Skills I & II, students will learn to communicate in (REPRO/GI/PEDS) SYSTEMS & DISEASE IV (MSK/HEME/ IMMUNO/INTEG/MULTI) a patient-centered manner in other specific situations including patients with mental illness, The Systems & Disease series of courses begin This course covers the Hematologic, Immune, Integumentary obtaining information from other caregivers, with a detailed review of pertinent human body and Musculoskeletal systems as well as 1 Multisystem disease. providing advocacy and support and medically structure & function as well as cell / tissue structure & It follows the structure described in MED 801 - unexplained symptoms. Students will continue function. This will be followed by the presentation of Systems & Disease II. to refine their ability to obtain a complete history the individual systems in detail, including relevant (12 credits; 189 hrs.) and conduct a complete physical exam. pathology, physiology, pharmacology, clinical skills and Students will also refine their ability to obtain clinical presentations of disease. All content will be MED 916 a complete history and physical exam in a integrated. Additionally, Clinical Correlate sessions will CLINICAL SKILLS V patient-centered manner, and will begin to learn introduce students to the relationship between to obtain a problem-focused history. individual systems, pharmacology and clinical After a review of the skills developed in Clinical Skills I– IV, Documentation skills will focus on the medicine with emphasis on diagnostics, therapeutics students will continue to develop their communication skills complete history and physical exam with oral and disease causation. These sessions will include and ability to perform a complete history and physical exam. presentations and the patient note. didactic instruction, group problem-solving exercises Physical exam skills will be reinforced by more in-depth in- (3 credits; 40 hrs.) and critical appraisal of the primary literature. struction in the physical exam skills that correspond to the This course covers the Reproductive and systems studied in MED 901 -Systems & Disease V, Gastrointestinal systems, and Pediatrics. concentrating on thegastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, MED 719 (13 credits; 196 hrs.) andmusculoskeletal systems. Students will furtherdevelop BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE their ability to complete a problem-focused history and physical exam. Documentation skills will be further developed MED 812 This course presents the basic principles of with focusedpatient visits, with additional instruction on SYSTEMS & DISEASE III (CV/RESP/RENAL) human behavior including biological, social, and medical order writing, diagnostic decision-making, and cultural substrates. Both normal and abnormal prescription writing. This course covers the Cardiovascular, Respiratory and behavior theories will be included in an overview (3 credits; 45 hrs.) of personality development. Workshops will Renal systems, and follows the structure described in cover areas such as interviewing techniques, MED 801 - Systems & Disease II. death education, human sexuality, and (13 credits; 199 hrs.) MED 919 psychophysiological disorders including stress RESEARCH CURRICULUM – CRITICAL APPRAISAL management and biofeedback. Additional MED 816 Students will participate in the critical appraisal of lectures present various classes of psychotropic CLINICAL SKILLS IV drugs and their indications. contemporary medical literature, including publications representing various study designs as well as the After a review of the skills developed in Clinical Skills incorporation of basic science principles. Selected primary The course will also address the fundamental I–III, students will continue to develop their literature will range from preclinical investigation through principles of the distribution of diseases and communication skills and ability to perform a the various phases of clinical trials. Templates such as PICOT their causes in human populations. Students will complete history and physical exam. Physical exam (population, intervention, comparison, outcome and time) will learn how to conduct epidemiologic skills will be reinforced by more in-depth instruction in be introduced and utilized. This course will be integrated with investigations, how to critically review medical the physical exam skills that correspond to the the content presented in MED 901 - Systems & Disease V. literature and how to use this information in a systems studied in Systems & Disease, concentrating Skills acquired in this course will allow students to successfully clinical environment. Students will acquire a basic on the integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, complete the research module, Research: Literature level of proficiency in epidemiologic principles, renal and neurological systems. Students will further Review and Analysis (RLRA). biostatistics and be able to apply these in develop their ability to complete a problem-focused (1 credit; 14 hrs.) clinical practice. history and physical exam. Documentation skills will (8 credits; 127 hrs.) focus on the complete history and physical exam with oral presentations and the patient notes for both a complete history and physical exam and a focused patient visit. (6 credits; 96 hrs.)

23 FIFTH SEMESTER – SECOND BLOCK

MED 918 FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL MEDICINE CLINICAL This course utilizes daily live lectures and other materials to provide a structured, integrated review of the basic sciences. An emphasis is placed on understanding of MEDICINE disease processes and clinical problem solving. Students attend daily live lectures. Early in the course In concert with curriculum reform The 80 week Clinical Medicine case presentations, laboratory analysis, students are given a diagnostic pre-test to help identify occurring in U.S. medical schools, component consists of a required eight and attending workshops, conferences problem areas and individualize learning goals. Saba University promotes the early week research module followed by 72 and grand rounds. At the end of the course students are administered a introduction of students to learning weeks of clinical clerkships through full-length, simulated comprehensive exam. interviewing skills and gaining various medical specialties in hospitals During clinical clerkships, students will (16 credits; 241 hrs.) experience developing relationships within the United States and abroad have 42 weeks of required core with patients. that are affiliated with Saba University clerkships in Surgery, Internal Medicine, School of Medicine. Saba University also Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics ELECTIVE COURSES Basic Sciences students may attend has affiliations with teaching and Gynecology. The remaining 30 hospital clinics and make house calls hospitals in the , weeks include elective clinical to home-bound residents. To prepare making it possible for Dutch clerkships which students may Elective courses are offered during the first five students for clerkship duties, they are Caribbean graduates to complete select based upon their projected semesters. The objective of an elective rotation is to instructed in the Infection Control their entire medical degree within medical specialty. provide the student with a structured, in-depth practices, and the HIPAA the same country. experience in a subject matter that will contribute to (confidentiality) regulations. All Saba University students are the student’s basic science knowledge base and Simple clinical skills including suturing, During these clinical clerkships, required to complete four weeks promote scientific inquiry skills. Electives are wound care, and blood drawing are students will work directly with of a Primary Care elective. as follows: also taught. physicians and hospital staff, conducting history taking, MED 913 After successful completion of the physical examinations, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTATIVE Basic Sciences program, students enter MEDICINE RESEARCH PROJECT the Clinical Medicine portion of their studies. This elective allows the student to apply the principles of epidemiologic investigation to an independent clinical research project. Special attention is given to projects that will contribute to the health care needs and statistical database of the island of Saba. The student is expected to prepare a written report and give an oral presentation. (1 or 2 credits)

MED 923 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ELECTIVE

This elective allows the student to participate in a tructured research project at the Saba University Research Center at the Cove Bay facility. Students willparticipate in ongoing research projects with 1:1 faculty supervision or may propose their own project. The student is expected to prepare a written report as well as an oral presentation. (2 credits) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE

Students must successfully complete the Basic Sciences • Passing score on USMLE Step 1: Students are curriculum and be recommended by the Pre-Clinical expected to take the USMLE Step 1 examination Medicine faculty to enter the Clinical Medicine portion within three months of completing the Basic Sciences of the curriculum. Other requirements for program. Students are only permitted to begin clinical clerkships include: clerkships aftercompleting USMLE Step 1. DESCRIPTION • Application for professional liability insurance. • Research: Literature Review and Analysis final paper OF CLINICAL approved by sponsor for presentation to committee. • Completed current immunization form. RESEARCH: LITERATURE REVIEW AND CLERKSHIPS • Participation in a clinical orientation session. ANALYSIS (REQUIRED)

• Personal interview with Office of Clinical Medicine staff. The purpose of the Research: Literature Review and INTERNAL MEDICINE Analysis portion of the curriculum is to further develop • Signed clinical contract. students’ abilities to evaluate and assimilate scientific Students build on skills acquired in physical diagnosis to Students will also have lectures and direct experience with evidence and to reinforce the skills required to include the completion of a thorough history and physical various disease processes and complications of pregnancy • Signed consent form. critically appraise theever-changing body of medical examination of primarily adult patients. Students will be a and delivery. Students will learn the fundamentals of family knowledge. These skills are essential to modern part of the clinical management team and given planning and dealing with patients with sexually transmitted • Completed clinical preference questionnaire. practicing physicians who will have to continuously responsibilities for certain aspects of direct patient care diseases. (6 weeks) improve their medical knowledge and clinical skills under the close supervision of a preceptor. Students will • Up-to-date curriculum vitae (typed). over the course of their career. have clerkship experiences in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings. Lectures will include the PEDIATRICS • Clearance from Saba University: Students completing Students are expected to apply the knowledge and management of commonly encountered disease the Basic Sciencesor concluding studies for any reason understanding from their Basic Sciences courses to processes as well as an introduction to the use of This clinical rotation introduces the student to the must first obtain a financial clearance letter from the analyze a current and complex medical care question, diagnostic procedures. Students will be given direct challenging medical treatment of infants, children and school’s Administrative Office. Clearance signatures are using evidence from published medical literature. assignments for research and expected to present adolescents. Students initially will learn to take histories and equired from the student’s landlord, major utility As part of this course, students are required to write a them at clinical conferences.(12 weeks) perform physical examinations on well infants and children company, and SatelN.V., the local telephone company. paper that is evaluated by a faculty committee. in inpatient and outpatient clinic settings. The diagnosis and Without this form, it will be impossible to purchase a treatment of common illnesses will be emphasized, but the ticket from Saba to St. Maarten. The clearance form must While working independently, students will interact on a SURGERY student will have an opportunity to learn about the more rare be presented to the immigration officer at the airport regular basis with a sponsor who will provide oversight congenital as well as acquired disorders. (6 weeks) before a student is permitted to board a flight. Holds may throughout the project including: selection of an Students will be introduced to disease processes which be placed for grade reports ortranscripts for non appropriate topic; identification of relevant literature; require various levels of surgical intervention. Initially, payment of expenses while in residence on Saba. formulating conclusions; and the preparation of a final students will be taught the policies and procedures of the PSYCHIATRY paper. The sponsor will also review the written paper to operating room to include scrubbing and the maintaining ensure that it meets university standards prior to of sterile technique. They will have opportunities to do In a primarily institutional setting, the student will learn about approval for submittal to the faculty committee pre-surgical histories and physical examinations. the major psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, affective for review. (8 weeks) Opportunities will be provided for direct practice of and anxiety disorders. Special emphasis will be placed on the simple procedures such as suturing, debridement and difference between organic and functional mental illnesses wound care. Students will be able to observe and assist through taking a proper psychiatric history and performing a during various procedures in the operating room and mental status examination. Students will be instructed in the participate in the follow-up and treatment of the judicious use of major classes of psychotropic medications. postsurgical patient in the hospital and in ambulatory (6 weeks) practice settings. (12 weeks)

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Students will be introduced to the normal course of pregnancy to include prenatal care, labor, delivery and the postpartum period. Students will be taught the fundamentals of a proper obstetric and gynecologic history and examination. Observation and participation in a number of live births will be provided.

27 FAMILY MEDICINE AND OTHER ELECTIVES CLINICAL PLACEMENT

Students must have their elective clinical clerkships Geographical mobility is required of all students in the approved by the Office of Clinical Medicine prior to the Clinical Medicine program. Students are given an beginning of the rotation. The total of elective clerkships opportunity to fill out a geographical preference form must be a minimum of 30 weeks. Suggested length for prior to entering the Clinical Medicine program. electives is a four-week minimum and an eight-week Special consideration is given to engaged students, maximum. All students must complete four weeks of a married students and students with school-age children. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS Primary Care Elective. Students who plan to practice in Scores on the USMLE Step 1 may also be taken into Hospital affiliations in the United States are divided into major geographic areas: East, Southeast and the Midwest. Although California or Texas must take four weeks of Family consideration, as some hospitals/medical centers have 95% of all Saba University students complete their clinical clerkships in the United States, clerkships outside the United States Medicine in a hospital having an appropriately set cutoff scores for acceptance into a clinical rotation may be requested by a student who should organize and submit the details to the Office of Clinical Medicine for approval at credentialed residency training program. at their respective centers. least three months in advance. Saba University graduates have participated in elective clerkships in Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Canada, Australia, India, Dutch Caribbean, , Central America and Bosnia. Highly recommended electives include: For students requiring visas, Saba University School of Medicine will make every attempt to place a student in a PARTIAL LIST OF HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS • Cardiology clinical rotation within an approved U.S. Hospital/Medical Center. This placement is subject to United States The following is a partial list of major affiliated hospitals in the United States where Saba University students • Family Medicine government regulations. regularly do clinical clerkships: • Dermatology Clinical clerkships are scheduled through the Saba Aultman Hospital, OH Northwest Hospital, MD University Office of Clinical Medicine. Students are not • Emergency Medicine permitted to contact affiliated hospitals directly until Brentwood Behavioral Health, LA O’Connor Hospital, CA official assignment to the site is received via a clerkship • Anesthesiology confirmation form. Special arrangements for electives or Bridgeport Hospital, CT Rochester General Hospital, NY other clerkships should be cleared first through the • Intensive Care Medicine Office of Clinical Medicine, which will provide proof of Brookdale University Hospital insurance and liaison contacts with the hospital Sheppard Pratt Hospital, MD & Medical Center, NY • Neurology or preceptor. Sinai Grace Hospital, MI Cape Cod Hospital, MA • Pathology Spring Grove Hospital, MD Good Samaritan Hospital, MD • Plastic Surgery St. Agnes Hospital, MD Griffin Memorial Hospital, OK • Radiology St. Luke’s Hospital, MO Harbor Hospital, MD • Urology St. Mary’s Health Center, MO Holy Cross Hospital, MD • Vascular Surgery St. Mary’s Hospital, CT Interfaith Medical Center, NY REQUIRED CORE CLERKSHIPS Union Memorial Hospital, MD Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, OH Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, NY CORE ROTATIONS Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, LA

Internal Medicine 12 weeks Manatee Hospital, FL

Surgery 12 weeks Northern Virginia Mental Institute, VA Obstetrics and Gynecology 6 weeks

Pediatrics 6 weeks

Psychiatry 6 weeks

TOTAL: 42 weeks

28 29 POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH

The medical world is changing rapidly: new medical The research module culminates with a written paper in MEDICAL problems arise continually and scientific research which students present their findings and formulate develops worldwide. As such, the ability to think critically conclusions which are evaluated by a committee and apply scientific methodology, especially when composed of faculty and deans. EDUCATION assessing new developments, is essential to the practice of medicine. Research at Saba University School of In addition to the required research elements of the The Clinical Medicine program staff at Saba University Medicine, and its integration into its program of medical curriculum, Saba University students are actively School of Medicine takes special pride in mentoring education, is designed to support these principles. encouraged to pursue research projects independently students for residency positions in the United States To this end, the curriculum is designed to ensure that all and in conjunction with faculty members during the basic and other countries. graduates are able to: sciences and clinical medicine portions of their education. Each semester the school affords students and faculty Students become eligible for the National Resident • Integrate and apply their knowledge, understanding the opportunity to publish and present their research Matching Program in the United States by passing and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar projects to their peers at the university. The university Step 1, Step 2CK and Step 2CS of the USMLE. environments within the context of medicine. also supports the publication and presentation of student and faculty research projects in various journals and other Each student is given individual attention • Handle complexity and formulate judgments with recognized forums. and guidance throughout their application process. incomplete or limited information. Personal statements are reviewed and a THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE comprehensive Medical Student Performance • Understand the social and ethical responsibilities Evaluation (MSPE),formerly known as the Dean’s linked to the application of their knowledge The Research Committee, consisting of university faculty Letter, is written for residency training directors. and judgment. members, evaluates all proposals for research projects to be conducted at the university. The committee reviews A partial list of Saba University graduates’ residency • Communicate their conclusions,and the knowledge projects in the context of the desirability / feasibility appointments is located at the end of this catalog. and rationale underpinning these conclusions, of the proposal and the soundness of the clearly and unambiguously. experimental design.

• Continue to study medicine inwhat may be largely INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD self-directed or autonomous settings. In addition to the Research Committee, the Institutional The development of these competencies begins at the Review Board for Human Subjects (IRB) is responsible for outset of the Basic Sciences curriculum through an the safety of human subjects. Its role is to see that: introductory course focused on research skills and evidence based medicine. Students continue their • All elements of “InformedConsent” as defined by the exposure to research throughout the basic sciences National Institutes of Health of the United States program where course directors and faculty are have been met. encouraged to incorporate the latest developments in medical research into their respective courses. • The subjects will not be placedat risk. Case presentations are also utilized as a means to teach students how biomedical research becomes • All subjects are fully aware ofany conditions to which part of patient care. they may be exposed.

Prior to beginning their formal clinical training, The IRB is made up of three members of the faculty and students are required to complete a research module. the Chief Medical Officer of Saba. No research In this required research module, the cornerstone of project, clinical study or investigation that involves the research program at Saba University, students human subjects will be conducted in university facilities choose a current and complex medical care question, without approval of both the Research Committee develop an actionable hypothesis, research published and the IRB. literature and critically assess their findings under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

31 LEAVE OF ABSENCE For students who are receiving financial The Office of Clinical Medicine, the aid, notification will be submitted to the preceptor and the hospital’s Office of Requests for a leave of absence may be loan agencies for an approved Leave Medical Education must be notified granted for medical, personal, financial of Absence. Students who neglect to immediately if a student has a personal or academic reasons. Emergency leaves return to the program at the end of emergency requiring absence for a short period of time may be the leave of absence or who neglect to from a rotation. granted in cases of a serious illness or apply for an extension are subject to ACADEMIC death in the family within 24 hours of administrative withdrawal from All time missed during a rotation must written notification by the Saba University. be made up to the satisfaction of the POLICIES Associate Dean of Basic Sciences hospital’s Director of Medical Education or Clinical Medicine, as appropriate. Clinical Medicine students who take or the preceptor. HONOR SYSTEM DISMISSAL EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING Students are required to give advanced more than 30 days off during their written notification and must assume clerkships must request in writing Students are required to sign an honor A student may be dismissed from Examinations are generally given in responsibility to complete course or permission to the Associate Dean of code contract prior to matriculation, MUA for any of the following reasons: each Basic Sciences course every third clinical rotation requirements Clinical Medicine. Students must speci- stating that he/she will maintain a high Monday, while final exams are given at upon returning. Time missed during fy dates and the reason for the request. degree of personal honor and integrity 1. Failure to maintain academic the end of each semester. Examinations Basic Sciences studies will be counted Students who fail to request a leave of during their medical training. performance as determined by the are in a format compatible with that of as part of the 90% class attendance absence may be subject to immediate The Student Honor Code is printed Promotions Committee. the USMLE and will include requirement. The maximum time administrative withdrawal. in the Student Handbook. laboratory and clinical skill assessment granted for a leave of absence in the 2. Cheating, plagiarism or other when appropriate. Oral examinations Basic Sciences is one academic semester (15 weeks). ATTENDANCE unethical academic conduct. are an integral part of the clinical skills segment of the curriculum. Regular, punctual attendance is 3. Violation of the laws or statutes of mandatory of all students in Basic the island of Saba, Dutch Caribbean. A score of 70% or higher is required to Sciences classes. Students who exceed pass examinations in both the Basic the number of allotted absences are 4. Demonstration of unprofessional Sciences and Clinical Medicine curricula. COURSE GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: subject to academic review and penalty. behavioral or emotional Full attendance is required at all instability which impairs judgment OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR A 90-100% = 4.0 Superior performance. clerkships. Students are expected to and/orrepresents a potential – TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION make up days missed due to illness or compromise to patient care. B 80-89% = 3.0 Good - commendable performance. other reasons. Permanent records of each student STUDENT GRIEVANCE: enrolled at the university are C 70-79% = 2.0 Satisfactory performance. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES AND APPEALS maintained in the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar is F below 70% Unsatisfactory - failing performance. Withdrawal requests must be Students seeking to resolve responsible for all enrollment statistics, submitted in writing to the Associate problems or complaints should first verification of attendance, I Incomplete This indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work, but for Dean of Basic Sciences or the Associate contact their instructor. Should a management of all student records nonacademic reasons (other than competencies) was unable to meet the full Dean of Clinical Medicine. student desire to appeal a decision and issuance of transcripts and requirements of the course. Basic Sciences students are required made by an instructor, he/she shall grade reports.Requests for transcripts to submit an island clearance to the notify the appropriate Associate must be submitted in writing directly W Withdrawn This indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw without an academic grade Administrative Office. Failure to Dean in writing, stating the reason to the Office of the Registrar. The fee is penalty. Any student who withdraws on or before the drop date, as defined in the comply may result in retention of for the appeal and submitting any $10 per transcript request. An online course syllabus, will receive a W. student records. supporting documents relative to transcript request form can be the appeal for review. downloaded from Saba’s website under WF Withdrawn Failing This indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw from a class after the drop the Forms section. E-mail, fax or date, as defined in the course syllabus, while failing the course. Students who feel that the grievance phone requests will not be honored. has not been adequately addressed WP Withdrawn Pass This indicates passing at the time of withdrawal without academic grade penalty. by the Associate Dean should All transcripts sent directly to students contact the Executive Dean in will be marked “Issued to Student” T/C Transfer Credit Accepted transfer credits. writing. (Refer to Student Handbook and will generally not be considered for more detailed information official. Transcripts will not be released regarding appeals).student records. for students who have an outstanding SCHEDULED Approved clerkship - no grade awarded. financial obligation to the university. Students applying to ERAS are not CURRENT Clerkship in progress - indicates weeks but no grade. charged a transcript fee. Transcript requests are normally processed PENDING Clerkship complete - pending evaluation to enter grade. within three business days.”

32 33 EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FOREIGN STUDENT PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE STUDENT SERVICES AND ADVISING MEDICAL GRADUATES (ECFMG) CERTIFICATION The Student Promotions Committee reviews every STUDENT SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE STUDENT ADVISING Saba University School of Medicine prepares its student’s performance during and at the end of each students for the practice of medicine. Students should semester. The Promotions Committee may take any Student health services will be The use, possession or distribution of Students in the first, second and third familiarize themselves with the licensure and certification of the following actions in regard to the student’s maintained on the island of Saba for illegal drugs carries serious penalties. semesters are assigned a faculty requirements of the jurisdiction(s) in which they may wish standing in the medical school program: routine care. Clinical psychologists are Abuse of alcohol resulting in impaired advisor. Students in the fourth and fifth to practice. available as needed. performance or legal difficulties will be semester enter a group advising system 1. All students accepted into the SUSOM medical dealt with stringently. that involves the fourth- and fifth All students are required to sit for and pass the United curriculum with advanced standing will be placed The local physician will assess medical semester faculty and liaison personnel States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1, USMLE on academic probation during their first semester. emergencies, and the student will be Saba University School of Medicine from the Office of Clinical Medicine. Step 2 Clinical Knowledge and USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills evacuated if necessary to the nearest recognizes health care professionals Faculty advisors are informed of all United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), 2. The Promotions Committee may place a student on appropriate facility. are at risk for substance abuse and will advisees failing courses at the midterm regardless of whether they intend to practice in the academic probation when it is determined that the attempt to assist any student with and are required to meet with the United States. In accordance with the school’s regulatory student is experiencing academic difficulty or Students should examine their substance abuse problems in a student. The grades of all assigned and accrediting requirements, all students are further course failure. Faculty advisors are informed by the individual health insurance plans to rehabilitative manner. The services of a advisees are sent to each faculty required to report their USMLE scores to the school, Promotions Committee of all students placed on be sure medical evacuation is included psychiatrist and psychologist are member at the end of the semester. provide a consent allowing ECFMG to report their scores academic probation at midterm and at the end of in the policy. A modern medical-surgical available for such cases. to the school, and provide a consent allowing the school the semester. hospital is available on St. Maarten for to report their scores to the school’s regulatory and both inpatient and outpatient care. accrediting bodies. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs sits on the Promotions Committee and is responsible for Information regarding the USMLE and the ECFMG monitoring the progress of all Certification can be found at www.ecfmg.org. students on academic probation. Students may be permitted a maximum of two attempts for Step 1 and Step 2.Further approval requires a written The Assistant Dean of student Affairs acts as a liaison between appeal to the Student Promotions Committee. the Student Government Association and the Saba University administration. STUDENTS AWARDS CEREMONIES STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES LIABILITY INSURANCE BASIC SCIENCES HEALTH INSURANCE Students must carry liability insurance DEAN’S LIST AWARDS CEREMONY during the 72 weeks of their Clinical Students are required to carry health Medicine program. Application forms Students who achieve a 4.0 Fifth-semester students who have insurance coverage for the duration of will be provided upon admission to the grade-point average and are successfully completed all the Basic their medical school program. Clinical Medicine program. full-time students Sciences requirements must attend qualify for the Dean’s List. the Basic Sciences Awards Ceremony, Proof of coverage is necessary upon SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT POLICY which is held during the last week of matriculation and is required by HONOR’S LIST classes each semester. hospitals prior to students beginning a Saba University School of Medicine clinical rotation. Information on is committed to the promotion of a Students whose grade point COMMENCEMENT individual and group policies is included healthy environment for all students. average is 3.75–3.99 and are in the student’s acceptance packet or Smoking is not permitted within any of full-time students qualify for the A commencement exercise to celebrate may be requested from the the medical school buildings, hospital, Honor’s List the conferring of degrees is held Admissions Office. library, or other school facilities. annually in the United States. Designated smoking areas are DEAN OF BASIC Students who have completed the MEDICAL EVACUATION AND provided. Students are expected to SCIENCES AWARD graduation requirements in the REPATRIATION INSURANCE adhere to hospital smoking policies preceding September, January and during clerkships. In recognition of the student with May semesters are expected to attend, This blanket insurance policy covers the highest academic class average but are not required to attend in order emergency medi-vac and repatriation. CHANGE IN STATUS during the Basic Sciences program. to obtain their degree. The premium is $30 per student per semester and is included as part of the If a student has a change in name, DEAN OF CLINICAL tuition fees. It is mandatory that all address, e-mail address, telephone MEDICINE AWARD Basic Sciences students and number, financial situation, etc., it is the dependents carry this insurance. responsibility of the student to notify In recognition of outstanding the appropriate official of any changes performance and academic as soon as possible. excellence in the clinical science portion of training.

36 STUDENT LIFE

ARRIVING We feel it is important for incoming CAMPUS CAFETERIA The island of Saba is approximately 5 unaccompanied students, single or square miles. The university is located at New incoming students arriving by air married, to stay in dormitories during The campus cafeteria offers students The Bottom, the capital, which is also or ferry will be provided with a their first semester. Residing in the and faculty breakfast and lunch during near the island’s harbor. Another major complementary taxi ride directly to the dorm will give students an opportunity the week. The cafeteria is open community is , which also dorm. Taxi services are available at the to meet classmates, become oriented Monday–Friday during school hours. has restaurants and accommodations. airport and port entry for students who with the island and the school and form Prices range from $1.00 to $6.00 The trip from the airport in the north to have secured off-campus housing. study groups that may lead to future including daily specials. Saba University is approximately roommates for off-campus housing. 20 minutes. DORM ARRANGEMENTS CLOTHING OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING Saba University offers two separate Summer cotton sportswear is on-campus housing facilities designed Approximately 80% of the medical appropriate for daytime activities all exclusively for Saba students. These students live off-campus. Apartments, year round. A sweater or light jacket fully furnished units are conveniently private rooms, houses, and single may be needed for the cooler winter located within walking distance of the rooms are available for rent evenings. Although formal wear is not campus. The Matthew Dorm can throughout the island with single required on Saba, certain social accommodate up to 38 students based bedroom apartments starting at $500 activities may require semi-formal on double occupancy. Single units can monthly. Three- and four-bedroom attire. Students are required to be requested; however, space houses are extremely limited on Saba maintain a respectable appearance availability will determine approval. and rentals begin at $1,000 on campus and within the Each room is fully equipped with a and up, excluding utilities. Saban community. private bath, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, air conditioning, refrigerator, Fully furnished rentals generally include microwave, twin bed, desk, chair linens, towels, fans and utilities. Some and lamp. Laundry facilities are located apartments are especially designed on the bottom floor of the premises. for students and provide maid service. Students attending with large families The Hillside Dorm features single rooms should check with the medical school in quad units and houses 24 students. Housing Coordinator well in advance to New incoming students arriving by air discuss their housing needs. or ferry will be provided with a complementary taxi ride directly to the The Housing Coordinator will provide dorm. Taxi services are available at the assistance in locating suitable housing airport and port entry for students who for those students arriving on Saba with have secured off-campus housing. a spouse or family. Contacts should be made approximately two months prior Each of the six quad units features to matriculation. a common living room and kitchen equipped with a full-size refrigerator, cabinets and microwave. A private bath is shared between two bedrooms. Each unit offers a walk-out balcony. The Hillside Dorm is located adjacent to campus and provides air conditioning and on-site coinoperated laundry faculties.

38 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Significant Others of Saba (SOS): Meetings are held monthly and are open Student Interest Group In Neurology Canadian Student Society: AND RECREATION to all students and spouses. (SIGN): The SOS is a support network of The Canadian Student Society provides a forum for Saba University has several student spouses and significant others of Christian Student Organization Since 2002, SIGN has fostered medical students information pertinent to Canadian students studying run organizations and intramural sports medical students and faculty members. (CSO): interested in neurology by providing opportunities to medicine abroad. The society helps celebrate Canadian including , soccer and hockey. The organization elects officers each participate in activities that may involve other heritage and support students in their adjustment to Scuba diving and hiking are also popular term and sponsors a number of The CSO meets every Sunday for an universities and the Saban community. Becoming a Saba. Meetings are usually held twice a semester. among the medical students. projects including a formal banquet, informal student worship service. member allows the individual to become more aware Saban community. a bulk food ordering program and This Christian group is open to all and involved in helping establish programs that are Jewish Student Association Of Saba: a children’s Halloween party. students and is non-denominational concerned with clinical and research-oriented Student Government Association SOS members meet all new students and Bible-based. Students play musical neuroscience studies and information. The Jewish Student Association involves students in (SGA): with families and provide a survival kit instruments, and the worship service is religious activities such as prayer, celebration of Jewish of food and other necessities to help a led by fellow students. African Diaspora Association Holy Days, meetings and discussions to help students The Student Government Association family through the initial adjustment (ADA): spiritually, educationally and socially. ratified a constitution in July 1995. to island life. Saba Basketball Club: The goal of the SGA is to promote The African Diaspora Association mission is to share self-improvement, to mediate and Women’s Medical Student Association: The Saba Basketball Club is dedicated the African, Afro-American and Afro-Caribbean culture resolve student problems and to to the mission of providing athletic by raising awareness and/or assist in the community organize recreational activities. The mission of this organization is to opportunities to help foster the with respect to various school events and certain Each semester the student body elects facilitate the integration of women principles of sportsmanship, respect, issues.Several meetings are held during the semester, a president, vice-president, secretary into the field of medicine at all levels. fair play and teamwork which are and membership is open to students, faculty and staff. and treasurer. Class representatives to It is dedicated to the enhancement of essential on and off the court. the SGA are elected from semesters personal growth, promoting gender All students can achieve by providing 1-5 and serve on the SGA. Student balance in administrative and faculty fun, enjoyment, and wellness to Activity fees are allocated for SGA appointments and sponsoring students who wish to engage in a projects each term. The SGA sponsors education events for the Saba physical activity. This extracurricular numerous student events including a community to further the cohesion activity helps student to maintain welcome party for new students and of all medical students. Officers are good balance between activities health-related projects for the island elected each term and meetings and schoolwork. community. The officers meet regularly are held monthly. with the medical school administration South Asian Student Society to discuss student issues. Membership The Indian Student Association (SASS): in the American Medical Student (ISA): Association is actively promoted by The South Asian Student Society the SGA. The ISA promotes Indian culture and exposes Saba University medical heritage among students, faculty, staff students and the Saban community to American Medical Student Association and the local population of Saba. South Asian culture. This society helps (AMSA): Membership is free and open to all educate the student body and faculty students of Saba University. ISA by providing an opportunity for South AMSA is a student-governed encourages members from various Asian students to demonstrate and national organization that is committed cultural and ethnic backgrounds to learn more about their vibrant back- to representing the concerns of share their cultural experiences with ground. The SASS provides an physicians in training. AMSA deals with the group. Celebrations of important opportunity for other people to issues such as Universal Health festivals and social events are participate in traditional South Asian Insurance, Global Health, Diversity in sponsored by ISA throughout celebrations and events that are held Medicine and Medical Education. the school year. each semester. AMSA strives to get students involved in medical topics as well as educate Muslim Student Association them to better prepare them for issues (MSA): they will have to face in practice. AMSA is one of the largest student groups on The MSA encourages students in the campus and is actively involved in the learning and practice of traditional Saban community, fundraising Islam. Apart from being a spiritual and events and seminars. social outlet, the MSA at Saba strives to support humanity both locally and abroad. The MSA hosts several special events such a welcome dinner for new incoming students and Eid in November and February.

40 TUITION AND FEES Effective September 2020 Semester TUITION Basic Sciences Tuition per FINANCIAL Semester (semesters 1-5) $18,825.00 Clinical Medicine Tuition per Semester INFORMATION (semesters 6-10) $21,950.00 Part-Time Tuition per Credit Hour $740.00 TUITION PAYMENT POLICIES FEES AND DEPOSITS All students are responsible for payment of tuition and fees in U.S. personal check, bank check or money Application Fee $75.00 order one month prior to matriculation into each new semester, whether into the Basic Sciences or Clinical Clinical Liability Insurance (per semester) $295.00 Medicine program. Graduation Fee $500.00 A $750.00 deposit is due within thirty days of the date of the letter of acceptance. A student may request Lab Fee (Saba Campus only) $19500 a refund within three days of receipt of the deposit. After the three-day grace period, the deposit is First Semester Lab Fee $345.00 nonrefundable and is applied to the first term Basic Sciences tuition. Review Fee $500.00 All students entering into first semester must pay Non refundable Tuition Deposit $750.00 tuition 45 days prior to matriculation. If payment is made by check, the cancelled check will serve as the Non refundable Administrative Fee $100.00 student’s receipt. If a student remits a check that is returned because of insufficient funds, he or she must Returned Check Fee (insufficient funds) $35.00 make any future payments to the university in the form of a U.S. bank check or money order. Shelf Exam Fee (Saba Campus only) $125.00 Payment of all tuition and fees are due in full by the Student Activity Fee $50.00 due date specified on the student bill. A $35.00 fee will be imposed for a returned check. Transcript Request Fee $10.00 Students will be billed approximately two months prior Tuition Deposit (non-refundable) $500.00 to the beginning of each new semester. Invoices are mailed to the permanent address on record for Non refundable Deferment Fee $500.00 registered students. Wire Transfer Fee $25.00 Payments for a student’s semester bill should be directed to the Bursar’s Office. If a bill is not received, DORMITORY FEES it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Finance Office. The following dormitory fees are based on doubleoccupancy per semester. The dorm fees are paid directly to the dorm manager All fees for the Clinical Medicine program must be paid upon arrival. Rent units include electric, maid service, Tuition, fees and other expenses are prior to graduation. Students whose account has not air-conditioning, refrigerator and microwave. listed in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise been paid in full, or otherwise cleared by the Finance noted. Dormitory rates based at time Office, will be subject to cancellation of PER SEMESTER of printing and are subject to change class enrollment. Dorm Single Occupancy $2,450.00 without notice. Saba University reserves the right to withhold all Saba University School of Medicine diplomas, degrees, official transcripts and any other Hillside Dorm Fuel Charge $150 Board of Trustees reserves the right documentation from any student with outstanding to change tuition and adjust fees or to financial obligations (rates are subject to change Hillside Dorm Water Charge $200 establish additional fees or charges. without notice). Dorm Security Deposit $150.00 42 43 LATE FEES TUITION REFUND POLICY

Students will be assessed a late fee of Tuition and fees shall be refunded in full, less an US$200 for tuition not paid on or before administrative fee of $100, and the $750 acceptance deposit, if the tuition due date. Students whose notice of withdrawal is received prior to the first day of tuition has not been received prior to classes. Tuition and fees shall also be refunded in full for the the start of the semester will not be current enrollment period, less an administrative fee of $100 and permitted to attend class. the acceptance deposit, under the following circumstances:

DEFERMENT FEE • Courses cancelled by the institution assessed when a student requests and • Involuntary call to active military duty is granted postponement of matriculation to Saba University. • Documented death of the student This fee is credited to the first semester’s tuition along with the • Exceptional circumstances, with approval of the President or initial deposit. The deferral fee must designee of the institution be received within 10 working days of the approved deferral. Application fees are nonrefundable. Refunds will be calculated by the Finance Office and will be refunded within (30) TUITION AND FEES days of withdrawal. PAYMENT POLICY FOR FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS The tuition will be refunded as follows:

First-semester students must pay their • A refund of 100% of the tuition for which the student is tuition and fees (U.S. currency) in full 45 obligated shallbe issued if the student withdraws prior to the days prior to registration. Subsequent first day of classes. semesters’ tuition payments are due 30 days prior tothe beginning of the • A refund of 90% of the tuition for which the student is semester.Credit card payments are not obligated shall be issued if the student’s last date of accepted. Please mail your check or attendance is prior to theexpiration of 10% of the period money order made payable to: of enrollment for which the studentwas charged or obligated. c/o R3 Education Inc. • A refund of 50% of the tuition for which the student is One Jackson Place obligatedshall be issued if the student’s last date of 27 Jackson Road, Suite 302 attendance is prior to theexpiration of 25% of the period of Devens, Massachusetts 01434 United enrollment for which the studentwas charged or obligated States of America but more than 10%.

• A refund of 25% of the tuition for which the student is obligatedshall be issued if the student’s last date of attendance is prior to theexpiration of 50% of the period of enrollment for which the studentwas charged or obligated but more than 25%.

• In case of withdrawal after 50% of the period of enrollment, the student is obligated for full tuition and fees.

All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if cancellation occurs within three business days after signing the terms of enrollment and making initial payment.

In order to be eligible for a tuition refund, students must obtain a financial clearance letter from the Administrative Office at Saba University and a formal withdrawal form must be completed and authorized by the Dean.

44 FINANCIAL AID REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS We realize that attendance at medical school represents a significant investment for our students MICROSCOPE and their families. At Saba University, we are committed to doing everything we can to make your medical Microscopes are provided on campus. education more affordable. This includes maintaining a The binocular medical microscope has a 4-place LIVING ON SABA cost-effective tuition that is substantially less than the objective, a graduated mechanical stage, a focusable average per-semester tuition among U.S. public medical substage condenser with iris diaphragm and light source schools, as surveyed by the American Association of variable intensity. CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION ELECTRICITY AND TELEPHONE HIKING of Medical Colleges. MEDICAL APPAREL Nevis is considered a rabies-free Electricity is based on the U.S. standard The elevation of Saba ranges from sea We work closely with students to take full advantage of island. Therefore, there are many rules of 110 volts. Students bringing level to an over 3,000 ft. high tropical scholarship and financial support options. Students must purchase their own medical apparel and regulations pertaining to pets on computers and other electronic rainforest often hidden in the clouds. (i.e., laboratory coats, scrubs, short white coat, etc.). Nevis. All dogs and cats brought onto equipment are encouraged to also bring The Saba Conservation Foundation has U.S. FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM Nevis from countries that have rabies, a surge protector. Modern, direct marked and groomed trails for hikers of COMPUTER including the U.S. and Canada, are -dialing, worldwide telephone service is all abilities. Saba University School of Medicine has been approved subject to a six-month detention and standard on Saba. Nearly all hotels and by the United States Department of Education for Students should consider bringing a laptop for note isolation (quarantine). An alternative government offices have fax machines. DIVING participation in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan taking during classes. All lectures are presented 30-day home confinement maybe Program. Qualified citizens and permanent residents of using PowerPoint. arranged provided that certain CHURCHES ON SABA The has established itself as the United States may be eligible to receive funding from prearrival conditions have been metand the Direct Loan programs to help pay for the cost of one of the most pristine diving spots in TEXTBOOKS all import permits have beenacquired. Numerous religious denominations their education. the world. The Saba Marine Park are represented on Saba. Some of Foundation, under the direction of the Students will be given a list of required textbooks and CURRENCY AND BANKING the churches include Roman Catholic, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) Saba government and a marine other equipment at the time of admission. A complete Anglican, Seventh-Day Adventist, and must be completed to determine eligibility. Saba biologist, has 29 permanent moorings listing is available on the Saba University website. The U.S. and traveler’s checks are Wesleyan Holiness. University’s school code is G37803. for dive boats. Diving is excellent on Saba University School of Medicine reserves the right to acceptable currency everywhere on Saba all year round, with visibility to a 35 change the book list. Saba. Visa and MasterCard are also CLIMATE depth of 100–125 feet and 75°–86° CANADIAN STUDENT LOANS acceptable nearly everywhere. water temperatures. The diving sites To prevent unnecessary expenditures, it is suggested Banks on Saba are open on weekdays The mountains on Saba create a include lava flows, sand spills, Canadian students are eligible for federal loans through that students should purchase their textbooks one but closed weekends. The two banks on temperate climate with temperatures in overhangs, caves, Elkhorn coral forests the Ministry of Education Student Support Branch in the semester at a time. Saba are First Caribbean International the 78°–82° range year round. and underwater mountains. Several dive province of residence. Students may apply for up to 52 Bank and the RBTT Bank, which are In the evenings the air may cool to the centers on Saba provide NAUI and weeks of financial assistance annually. Work directly with located in Windwardside. Students may mid 60s; minimum rainfall is 42 PADI instruction. your individual province for information regarding have funds wire-transferred directly to inches annually. requirements. Saba University’s school code for the banks on Saba. ATM machines are applying is NUBP. located at the RBTT Bank in Windwardside and The Bottom, within For information regarding financial aid, call (978) close proximity of the Saba campus. 862-9600, press “3” for Finance

46 PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SABA MARINE PARK TRANSPORTATION SABA CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON SABA HYPERBARIC FACILITY AIR TRAVEL The following holidays are observed Saba Summer Festival Public schools for grades kindergarten Saba Comprehensive School, located in Saba is very fortunate to be one of the All travels to Saba must first connect on Saba. On these legal holidays, through high school are available on St. John’s on Saba. Classes extend from locations in the Caribbean to have a in St. Maarten (SXM). There are several business offices, banks and most shops Saba Grand Carnival Parade Saba. All classes are taught in English. 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. Some of the Hyperbaric-Recompression Chamber. major commercial international airlines are closed. Visit the Website www. Medical students with children are subjects covered are English, This hyperbaric facility is administrated that offer daily flights from the United Sabatourism.com for Carnival Monday encouraged to make contact with the physical education, mathematics, by the Saba Marine Park authorities and States, , additional information. school principal well in advance of their physics, computer studies, geography, is under the medical direction of a Saba and Europe. offers five or more OCTOBER arrival on Saba to facilitate their business, accounting, art, foreign faculty member. It is run entirely by daily direct flights to Saba’s Juancho JANUARY children’s matriculation in public school. languages and history. Transportation volunteers, most of whom are medical E.Yrausquin Airport. The short trip 21st Antillean Day The following information should be to and from school is provided free. students at Saba University and between St. Maarten and Saba is New Year’s Day useful for those medical students with Tuition is approximately $250.00 per local community residents. approximately 15 minutes by air. DECEMBER dependent school age children. year. Website: www.scsSaba.com APRIL Website: www.geocities.com/ SHOPPING, SIGHTSEEING, FERRY SERVICE Saba Days “Mini Winter Carnival” sacredheartprimaryschool DAYCARE SERVICE AND SAILING Travelers can choose between two Good Friday (first Friday of the month) ferry services located on St. Maarten. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sacred Heart Primary School located Duty-free shopping on both Saba and Dawn II travels between , Saba Easter Sunday 25th Christmas Day KINDERGARTEN AND GRADES Located in The Bottom is a very nice St. Maarten is a must. St. Maarten, and Dock Maarten in Philipsburg, St. THROUGH 6 daycare center. Cost for children less than 15 minutes from Saba, has a Maarten three times a week on Tuesday, Easter Monday 26th Boxing Day attending Laura Linsay Day Care Center population of more than 40,000 Thursday and Saturday. The Edge offers Sacred Heart Primary School located is $110 or 200 Guilders monthly. residents, hundreds of restaurants, departures Wednesday through Sunday 30th Coronation Day & in St. John’s on Saba. Classes are from Breakfast and lunch are included. world class hotels, and is surrounded at 9:00 a.m. from Simpson Bay/Pelican Queen’s Birthday 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. daily. Subjects Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by white, sandy beaches. Sailboats are Marina in St. Maarten. Travel by ferry covered are language arts, reading, readily available on St. Maarten for day from St. Maarten to Fort Bay, Saba is MAY mathematics, social studies, science, CHILD FOCUS FOUNDATION sailing between the islands. approximately one hour. art, music, physical education, drama, 1st Labor Day religious education and foreign l Provides after-school activities. TRANSPORTATION ON SABA anguages. Transportation to and from Website: www.childfocusSaba.org Taxis and small vans are readily available JUNE school is provided free. Tuition is for newcomers to Saba.However, once approximately $100.00 per child become a familiar face on the island, Ascension Thursday per year. local residents will always give you a ride in their direction. Given the small size of Saba, getting around the island should not present a problem. Saba University has several school vans that provide transportation to and from class for students living off-campus. CLINICAL CHAIRS

Richard Williams, M.D. Internal Medicine M.D., University of Virginia School ofMedicineB.S., ADMINISTRATION Duke University

Sukhpal Jassi, M.D., CHAIRMAN, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Marion Strait F.A.C.P. BOARD OF TRUSTEES (SABA CAMPUS) Clinical Assistant Internal Medicine John Docherty, M.D. Tara A. Every, Christine Lafrance M.B.B.S., Christian Administrator Clinical Assistant Medical College PRESIDENT Laura Boatswain, Frank Ling, M.D. Joseph Chu, M.D., M.P.H. Administrative Assistant GRADUATE/ALUMNI AFFAIRS Obstetrics & Gynecology Patricia Nation, Jr., Bonnie O’Brien, Coordinator M.D., University of Texas EXECUTIVE DEAN Housing Coordinator COMPUTER/MEDIA SouthwesternMedical Maurice Clifton, M.D., Cecilia Gonzalez, SPECIALISTS SchoolA.B., Wabash College M.S.Ed., M.B.A. Receptionist Justin Kantor, Estevan Garcia, ASSOCIATE DEAN DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS IT Specialist (U.S. Office) M.D., M.P.A., C.P.E., F.A.A.P. BASIC SCIENCES Sarah Russell Michel Nation, Roger Young, Ph.D. Assistant IT Specialist Pediatrics ADMISSIONS OFFICE (Saba Campus) M.D., University of Texas ASSOCIATE DEAN Jordan Cormier SouthwesternMedical CLINICAL MEDICINE Amanda Wilkinson ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE SchoolM.P.A., New York Rock Ripple, M.D. Sarah Russell, Director UniversityB.A., UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR Vaughn Huckfeldt, Ph.D. Austin College ASSOCIATE DEAN, Paula Boisseau Rock Ripple, M.D. MEDICAL EDUCATION Roger Young, Ph.D Anthony Frasca, M.D, James Bruzik, Ph.D. CHIEF M.S.P.H. FINANCIAL OFFICER FACILITIES Psychiatry ASSISTANT DEAN Terry J. Moya Martien Alkema (Saba Campus) M.D., University of South CLINICAL MEDICINE Francis Ouellet (U.S. Office) Carolina School of Melissa Fox, M.D. FINANCIAL AID MedicineM.S.P.H., Beverly Dion, BOARD OF TRUSTEES University of South Carolina ASSISTANT DEAN Dir. U.S. Financial Aid Pankaj Desai, M.D. Schoolof Public HealthB.A., STUDENT AFFAIRS Cheryl Jones John Docherty, M.D. Temple University Vaughn Huckfeldt, Ph.D. Financial Aid David Pepple, M.D. Sahana Vyas, M.D. Pete Hanna, M.D., F.A.C.S. ASSISTANT DEAN FINANCE OFFICE Surgery ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Michael McGillicuddy, Bursar OFFICERS AND DIRECTOR M.D., University Joel Banez, M.D., D.P.D.S. Steven C. Rodger of Damascus CLINICAL MEDICINE OFFICE President and Director STUDENT COUNSELING Jennifer Donham Gregory S. Czuba George McMillan, Ph.D. Clinical Coordinator Director Lisa Girolamo Donald J. Donahue LIBRARY DIRECTOR Data Coordinator Director Samuel Johnson, M.L.S. Noela Burks Patrick J. Donnellan Clinical Assistant Secretary and Direct

STATEMENT OF CONTROL: Saba University School of Medicine is a foreign profit corporation owned by R3 Education Inc. which is registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations to do business in Florida as Saba University School of Medicine. 50 Rakesh Calton M.D.; MBA.; Anthony Collins, Ph.D. Jacqueline Corness, Ph.D. M.Phil.; FACHE; CHE Assistant Professor, Systems & Associate Professor, Systems & Professor, Clinical Skills Disease, Physiology Disease, Pharmacology M.B.B.S;. M.D., Internal Medicine, Ph.D., Physiology, University of Texas Senior Lecturer at University of ChristianMedical College, Ludhiana, Southwestern Medical Center, Hertfordshire and University of the FACULTY Punjab, India Dallas, TX Post Graduate Training and Fellowship M.Ed., University of Cincinnati, Sabbatical researcher in molecular (Internal Medicine), Brown Memorial Cincinnati, OH psychiatry at Kings College London, Dominic Akpan, M.D. Torik Ayoubi, Ph.D. Joel A. Banez, M.D., D.P.D.S. Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India Institute of Psychiatry Associate Professor, Pathology Professor, Course Director Systems Assistant Professor, Course Director, B.Sc., Queen Elizabeth College, Post-Graduate & Disease, Physiology Clinical Skills V Fellow of the American College University of London Post-doctoral researcher in (FACHE). Certified Healthcare molecular neuroscience at University Postdoctoral Fellowships and Academic Fellowship: Anatomic Pathology, Ph.D., Neuroendocrinology, Radboud M.D., University of the East Ramon Executive (CHE)Masters in Healthcare College London, UK; CNRS, ; Appointments: Ion Channel Structure/ University of Toronto, ON, Canada University Nijmegen, The Netherlands MagsaysayMemorial Medical Center, Management (May 2017) and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden Quezon City,Philippines Function, University of California, San Pathology, Lagos University Teaching M.Sc., Biology, Radboud University M.Phil, Hospitals and Health Systems Francisco, CA; Electrophysiology/ Ph.D., Neuroscience, Karolinska Nijmegen, The Netherlands B.S., Biology, University of the Hospital, M.B.B.Ch., University Management Pharmacology, Oregon State University, Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden Philippines,Diliman, Corvallis, OR; Cardiac of Calabar, CRS, Nigeria Post-Doctoral: Department of Human MBA, Operations M.A., Education (Critical Quezon City, Philippines Electrophysiology/Molecular Biology, Genetics, University of Leuven, Belgium Thinking in HigherEducation), Kaneez F Amla, M.B.B.S., M.S. Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Flanders Institute for Biotechnology Residency Training in Dermatology, Roger P. Dilts Jr., Ph.D. University of Hertfordshire, UK. Associate Professor, Clinical Skills Ireland, UK. (VIB), Belgium University of the East, Ramon Professor Metabolism & Nutrition M.Sc., B.Sc., Pharmacology, M.B.B.S., Dow Medical College, Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Genome Center/Department of Clinical Ph.D., Washington State Vaughn E. Huckfeldt, Ph.D. University of Toronto,Canada University of Karachi, Pakistan Quezon City, Philippines Genomics, University of , University, WA Associate Professor, Course M.S., Plastic Surgery, University of The Netherlands Diplomate, Philippine Director, Medical Ethics Karachi,Pakistan Dermatological Society B.S., Virginia Tech, Torik Ayoubi, Ph.D. Ph.D., Philosophy, Johns Hopkins Blacksburg, VAs Postgraduate Clinical Training: Professor, Course Director Systems Andrew J. Boileau, M.D. University, Baltimore, MD Dow Medical College and & Disease, Physiology Associate Professor, Course Director, B.A., University of Colorado, Civil Hospital Karachi Neuroscience, Mind & Behavior, and Ph.D., Neuroendocrinology, Radboud Boulder, CO Systems & Disease Anthony R. Atkinson, M.A., M.B.B.S., University Nijmegen, The Netherlands Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of F.C.C.P., F.R.C.P.C., F.R.C.P. (Lond.) M.Sc., Biology, Radboud University Wisconsin-Madison Associate Professor, Doctor/Patient Nijmegen, The Netherlands Relationship/Clinical Medicine B.S., Biochemistry, University of Post-Doctoral: Department of Human Wisconsin-Madison M.A., Physiological Science, Genetics, University of Leuven, Belgium Oxford University UK Flanders Institute for Biotechnology Post-doctoral training in Molecular M.B.B.S., St. Georges Hospital Medical (VIB), Belgium Neuropharmacology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School,University of London UK Genome Center/Department of Clinical Post graduate training at London and Genomics, University of Maastricht, Bristol Universities, UK and Dalhousie The Netherlands University, Nova Scotia, Canada Fellow American College of Chest Physicians, Royal College of Physicians of Canada, and the Royal College of Physicians (London UK)

52 Zahi Damuni, Ph.D. Shamim A Khan, Lockie McGehee Johnson, Ph.D. Nilda H. Manansala, M.D. George McMillan, Ph.D. Rogelio T. Sarmiento Jr. M.D. Professor Metabolism & Nutrition M.B.B.S.M.C.P.S. Professor, Medical Psychology Assistant Professor, Systems Professor, Neuroscience, Mind Assistant Professor, Course Associate Professor, Human & Disease, Physiology and Behavior Director, Clinical Skills II Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Ph.D., Psychology, Duke Body Structure & Function Dundee, , UK University, Durham, N.C. Doctor of Medicine, University of the Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The Union Doctor of Medicine, Manila Central M.B.B.S., Dow Medical College Karachi Philippines College of Medicine Institute and University, University College of Medicine, Post-doctoral Research, University of M.S., University of Chicago, Cincinnati, Ohio Philippines Texas at Austin, Texas USA M.C.P.S., College of Physicians and Chicago, IL Post Graduate Diploma in Surgeons Pakistan M.A., Behavioral Science, California B.Sc., (Honors), Biochemistry, B.A., Duke University, Diabetes Studies,UERMMMC-Institute B.S., Biology, University of Sto. Tomas, StateUniversity, Sacramento, California University of Dundee, Scotland, UK Fellow American Academy of Durham, N.C. for Studies Post Graduate Residency ManilaPhilippines ORL-HNS. Functional Endoscopic Training in Internal Medicine, B.A., Psychology/Sociology California Godstime I Irabor, M.B.B.S. Sinus & Skull Base Surgeon Mark S. Lea M.D., F.A.C.S. State University, Sacramento, California Tomas L. Sepulveda, Jr., M.D. F.M.C.Path. Assistant Professor, Human Associate Professor, Course Director, Senior Lecturer and Senior ORL Batangas Regional B.S., Zoology, Assistant Professor, Systems & Body Structure & Function Daniel K. Linton, Ph.D. Human Body Structure and Function consultant, University Sains Malaysia University of the Philippines at Disease, Pathology Associate Professor, Neuroscience, B.A., Chemistry and Biology LosBanos Doctor of Medicine, University of the Assoc Prof.ORL, University Sultan Mind and Behavior Registered Anatomic Pathologist with Zainal Abidin Malaysia Indiana University, East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial the Medical and Dental Bloomington, Indiana 1980 Amir Mhawi, Ph.D. Ph.D., York University, Toronto, Medical Center, Inc., Philippines Council of Nigeria Main Author: Endoscopic Anatomy of Professor, Course Director, Cell/Tissue Ontario, Canada Expanded Endonasal Approaches M.A., St. George’s University, Structure and Function Residency Training: Residency training/Postgraduate School of MedicineGrenada, M.A., York University, Toronto, Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Ph.D., Veterinary Sciences, Czech clinical training at University of Calabar Shazmi Khan-Saud West Indies 1983 Ontario, Canada Surgery University of the East Ramon Teaching Hospital, Calabar Academy of Sciences, Prague Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Professor, Clinical Skills & M.D., Creighton University, B.Sc., Biology/Psychology, York Inc.,Philippines M.B.B.S., Ambrose Alli Systems & Disease, Pathology; School of MedicineOmaha, D.V.M., Veterinary Medicine and University, Toronto, Canada Course Director, Clinical Correlates I University, Ekpoma Nebraska 1985 Surgery,University of Baghdad, B.Sc., Industrial Pharmacy University Baghdad Mallika D Indran-Sabanayagam, of the Philippines, Philippines M.B.B.S., Rawalpindi Medical Residency: Surgery Rajesh K Jha, M.D. B.D.S., Ph.D. College, Universityof Punjab, Pakistan St. Joseph’s Hospital, Postdoctoral training, University of Assistant Professor, Systems Associate Professor, Cell/Tissue Peter A. Tsivis, M.D., M.B.A. Denver, Colorado 1985-88, Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada & Disease, Pharmacology M.Phil., Pharmacology Sheikh Zayed Structure and Function Associate Professor, Pathology FederalPostgraduate Institute, Pakistan Surgery/ Trauma Surgery Research Fellowship, University of B.D.S., B.P. Koirala Institute of B.D.S., University of Peradeniya, B.S., Life Sciences Massachusetts Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, Western Australia, Perth, Australia Dip Obstetrics and Gynecology Health Sciences,Dharan, Nepal Pennsylvania 1988-90 Sri Lanka Institute of Technology Postgraduate Institute LHR, Pakistan Rachel L. Robson, Ph.D. M.D., Clinical Pharmacology and Practice: General/Trauma Ph.D., Anatomy, Queen’s University M.D., State University of New York Associate Professor, Course Director, Therapeutics,B.P. Koirala Institute Michael B. Laskowski, Ph.D. Surgery, Aspen & Glenwood of Belfast, UK DownstateMedical Center of Health Sciences,Dharan, Nepal Infection Defense and Response Professor, Neuroscience, Springs, Colorado Graduate research at Glasgow M.B.A., University of Massachusetts & Epidemiology Mind & Behavior, and Systems 1990-2000, General/Trauma University, Scotland, UK. Freeze Internship: General Surgery Angel Kurtev, M.D., Ph.D. & Disease Surgery, Rock Springs, Ph.D., Pathology and Laboratory fracture electron microscopy training University of Miami Professor, Systems & Wyoming 2000-2009 Medicine, University of Kansas at Lawrence Berkeley National Disease, Physiology Ph.D., Physiology and Biophysics, Residency: Anatomic and Clinical Medical Center, Kansas City, KS Laboratory, Berkeley, California University of Oklahoma Pathology, University of Vermont M.D., Higher Institute of School of Medicine B.S., Biology, University of Kansas, Postgraduate research at University of Medicine, Bulgaria Lawrence, KS B.S., Biology, Loyola Antwerp, Belgium. Fellow International Ph.D., Physiology, Medical University, Chicago FUTURE in Biomedicine Fellowship: College of Continuing Dental Education. Academy, Bulgaria Staphylococcus aureus carriage, Certificate in Project Management, Post-doctoral: Neuroanatomy, University of Iowa Carver College University of Toronto Diploma, Medical Physiology, Medical Northwestern University; of Medicine, Iowa City, IA Academy, Bulgaria Neuropharmacology, Vanderbilt University

54 55 Maria Theresa T. Sarmiento-Pinlac, M.D., M.Sc. Nanik A. Sakhrani, M.D., FPCS Professor, Course Director, Clinical Skills III & IV,and Associate Professor, Human Body Structure and Function Systems & Disease Doctor of Medicine, Far Eastern UniversityInstitute of M.Sc., Biochemistry, University of the Philippines Medicine-NRMF, Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines Residency Training, General, Cancer, and Laparoscopic M.D., University of the Philippines College ofMedicine, Surgery, FEU-NRMF Medical Center Manila, Philippines Post-Graduate Training: Basic and Advanced Minimally B.Sc., Biology (cum laude), University of thePhilippines, Invasive Surgery (Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong and Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines National University Hospital Postgraduate Clinical Training: University of the Post-Graduate Fellowship: Philippine College of Surgeons Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippine Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Asia-Pacific Philippines (Pediatrics Residency); University of the Hernia Society, World Association of Laparoscopic Philippines-Philippine General Hospital with Surgeons Department of Health, Manila, Philippines B.Sc., Medical Technology, Far Eastern University (Child Protection) College of Science, Philippines

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