ALL APPLICANTS
We’re glad you chose to apply to SJSM. By choosing to complete this application, you have made an important decision about your higher education. Please read the following carefully. Then, fill out the application completely and accurately so that it can be evaluated and you can be notified of a decision.

You should complete this application, submit supporting documents and appropriate application fee if you . . .
…are applying to SJSM for the first time, either as a freshmen or transfer.
…are applying to SJSM for readmission. …were previously admitted to SJSM but did not enroll.

Completing Your Application

Review of your application will begin only after we receive your completed, signed application form, the appropriate application fee and additional materials (as listed in these instructions) by the published deadline.
  • This application is valid only for the term for which you are applying. If you do not enroll for that term, you should inform the SJSM Office of Admission that you would like to defer your enrollment.
  • Any changes (name, address, program, etc.) to this application should be submitted in writing to the SJSM Office of Admission.
  • A transcript is considered “official” only when it is mailed directly from the records office of a given school, college, or university to SJSM Office of Admissions. Transcripts marked “Issued to student” are considered official only if they are received in a sealed envelope from that school.
  • All documents must be originals (faxed or unofficial documents cannot be accepted). All documents submitted to SJSM for admission purposes become property of the University. They will not be released to students or forwarded to other educational institutions or agencies.
  • Enclose a check or money order in U.S. currency made payable to “Human Resource Development Services Inc.” The nonrefundable application fee is $50 for all applicants. Do not send cash through the mail.

You are encouraged to use Social Security Number as your identification number to process your admissions and financial aid applications. We are requesting your Social Security Number pursuant to Public Law 93-579 for the University’s system of student records as well as for compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. A Social Security Number is required if you are applying for financial aid but is not required for admission to the University. Providing a Social Security Number will, however, speed up the processing of your application. The University has a strong commitment to ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of student records and will not disclose your Social Security Number without your consent for any purpose except as allowed by law. If you do not have a Social Security Number, you will receive a temporary ID number that should be used on all correspondence.

If you need assistance in filling up this application please feel free to call our Office of Admission at 1-800-542-1553.


The fate of the application will be communicated within 7-10 working days from the day of receipt of the application. The following submittals are required to determine the eligibility for admission:
  • A completed Application Form.
  • Personal essay explaining the reasons why you want to become a physician.
  • Official transcripts from each school, college or university attended.
  • Two letters of recommendation (forms downloadable from our website)
  • Two passport size color photos (2''X2'') .
  • MCAT scores (optional).
  • TOFEL scores, if applicable.
  • Nonrefundable application fee of US $ 50 (fifty).
  • 1 page brief resume.
Following final acceptance, you will be advised to deposit US $1,000 (one thousand) to reserve your seat for a given semester. The amount will be credited to the first semester tuition. Upon payment of the remaining balance you will receive a copy of STUDENTS HANDBOOK containing pertinent information on how to prepare for the basic science classes and the additional documents required to apply for resident permit in Bonaire.

Applicants from the U.S. or Canada
who are U.S.citizens or have permanent visas are expected to have a minimum of 90 credit hours undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university.This is equivalent to approximately 2-3 years of undergraduate course work. Preference will be given to applicants who completed a baccalaureate degree or higher.
Applicants from Other Countries
The admissions committee will evaluate applicants from countries with educational standards comparable to the U.S. Each applicant should meet the educational requirements for admission to medical school in the country of origin. Other applications will be evaluated on an individual basis. All course work and diplomas should be translated into English.

Language
Applicants, whose native language is not English are required to take TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language).
 
    APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
     Saint James School of Medicine
          Human Resource Development Services • 1480 Renaissance Drive, Suite 300 • Park Ridge, IL 60068 •
          Phone: (847) 375-0543 • Fax: (847) 298-2539 • Email: admission@sjsm.org • Web: www.sjsm.org
Please include $50 nonrefundable application fee payable to "Human Resource Development Services Inc."          
 (International applicants note: Please print your name exactly as it appears on your passport.)
  Which School Do You Want To Apply To?     Anguilla     Bonaire
 1 Full Legal Name     
Last/Family Name/Surname                                         First/Given/Personal                                           Middle                         
 2 Social Security Number                                   SEX:     M     F                  Age:  
                                                                         XXX-XX-XXXX
 3 Date of Birth        Place of Birth        
                                                mm / dd / yyyy                                                          City or Town                                 State                                  Country
4   Permanent
  Home Address                                Phone:  
                                                                                                Street
               
                                        City of Town                                                                 State                                                              Country                               Zip Code
5   Current (if different from Permanent Address)
  Contact Address                             Phone:  
              
                                        City of Town                                                                 State                                                              Country                               Zip Code
 6  Citizenship            If not US citizen are you a permanent resident?   Yes   No
7   Have you ever been:
  convicted of a felony/crime   Yes   No  or dismissed from any academic institution? Yes   No
       
          If Yes please describe
8   Have you ever been
  hospitalized for a physical or mental illness?        Yes     No
       
          If Yes please describe
9   Have you ever been
  treated for any form of substance abuse?             Yes     No
       
          If Yes please describe
 10  E-mail Address     
 
11   Proposed Term of
  Enrollment (check only one)        Spring (January)     Summer (May)     Fall (September)      Year
 12  Admission Category (check only one)
          Freshman     Check here if you are a beginning freshman.
          Transfer       Check here if you have transferable credits from an accredited medical school.
          Readmit       Check here if you have ever registered at SJSM for credit courses even though you may also have attended
another collegiate institution. Previous enrollment was:  Premed  Basic Science   Clinical Science
 13  Admission Program (check only one)
          Premedical                 Check here if you have graduated from high school or equivalent or have less then 90 credits of                                                                     undergraduate course work or equivalent.
          MD Basic Science    Check here if you have at least 90 credits of undergraduate coursework or equivalent.
          MD Clinical Science Check here if you have successfully completed minimum 2 years of Basic Science in an accredited                                                                     medical school.
14   Premedical Program applicants only: Indicate the high school from which you graduated/will graduate.
              
                                                         School Name                                                                        City or Town                                                 State or Country
          Graduation date (mm/yyyy)                     Dates of Attendance (mm/yyyy) from   to
              
                                            List other high schools attended                                                           City or Town                                                 State or Country
              
                                            List other high schools attended                                                            City or Town                                                 State or Country
         Check here if you completed the GED instead of graduating from high school. Indicate all high schools attended in
               the space provided above. Have your official GED scores as well as transcripts from last high school sent directly
              to SJSM's Office of Admissions.
15   List all other colleges at which you have enrolled, regardless of grades and/or hours earned.
           An official transcript must be sent from each college attended, even from summer or if no credit was earned. Failure to list all colleges
              & universities may make you ineligible for admission. A decision cannot be made until all transcripts have been received.
              Begin with most recent college attended and be sure to complete all requested information.
                                                                                                                                                   From                To
                                   Name                         City or Town            State or Country       (mm/yyyy)     (mm/yyyy)                Major                    Degree
                      
                      
                      
                      
16   Are you currently enrolled in a College/University?    Yes     No
           If yes, please complete the following: Name of College/University        State or Country  

               List the college courses you are taking now or plan to take before enrolling at SJSM.
                                             Term                                             Course Department                                      Course Titles                          Semester Hours
                
                
                
                
 
 17  How do you plan to finance your education? (list values in % of total cost)
           Personal Savings           %                   Family/Parental Support     %
           Federal Govt. Loans     %                   Private Loans                      %
           Other Sources               %                   If Other Sources please explain  
18  Do you have relatives or friends, who are or were students of SJSM?             Yes     No
           If Yes please list     
                                                                       Name                                                                                            Relationship
 19   What source did you learn about SJSM from? (check only one)
           Internet                              TV Ad 
          SJSM Letter                                         Poster 
           Newspaper                         Friend 
           Other Sources                    If Other Sources please explain    
20  Personal Statement (Optional) - This is not a substitute for Personal Essay
               While not required, this personal statement is an opportunity for you to tell us more about yourself beyond your grades and test               scores. For example, describe any special achievements or talents that you possess such as artistic or cultural interests/pursuits               (poetry, bilingual proficiency, etc.). Explain any personal experience, responsibilities and/or challenges that have impacted you or               your academic achievements. Please write your statement within the space below or on a separate piece of paper (limit response to 2               sides of paper) and attach to application. Please be as detailed as possible in your response.
         
21  CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned, hereby apply for admission to Saint James School of Medicine and agree to comply with                                                           the rules of the school and to cooperate with the Faculty and Administration in maintaining high standards                                                           of scholarship and conduct. I certify that all the information provided in this application and associated                                                           materials are correct, valid and complete.

              If you are applying online, put your name and your initials in the SIGNATURE field and then click on           SUBMIT to submit the application.

          If you are applying by mail, please remember to sign the application before you mail it.

          Signature                                       Date (mm/dd/yyyy)    



Attention Students: In order to complete the application, the $50 fee must be paid. Without the payment your application will not be processed and therefore the application will not be valid. If you are having difficulties with the payment, please call (+1)-800-542-1533 for payments over the phone