SJSM offers some of the best scholarships amongst medical schools.
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These are some of our available scholarships for incoming students.
MCAT Scholarships
Dr. Jay K. Pandit Memorial Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship
Criteria:
Score of 510+ on MCAT taken within 36 months of anticipated start date.
Award:
• During Basic Sciences, the student will receive a full scholarship on tuition for the duration of this portion of the program. Scholarship will exclude fees (i.e. NBME Fee, Development Fee, Maintenance Fee, Library Fee and Lab Fee).
• During Clinical Sciences, the student will receive a full scholarship on tuition for the duration of this portion of the program. Scholarship will exclude fees (i.e. NBME Fee and Hospital Surcharge Fee).
• All applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the 'Dr. Jay K. Pandit Memorial Scholarship' will be awarded the scholarship, so long as they submit the application and supporting documentation (Explained below).
Dr. Bruce Davidson Memorial Scholarship
50% off/Basic Science semester
Criteria:
Score of 495+ on MCAT taken within 36 months of anticipated start date.
Award:
• During Basic Sciences, student will receive a scholarship equivalent to a 50% discount on tuition for the duration of this portion of the program. Scholarship will exclude fees (i.e. NBME Fee, Development Fee, Maintenance Fee, Library Fee and Lab Fee).
• During Clinical Sciences, student will receive a fixed $1,500 scholarship per semester.
• All applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the 'Dr. Bruce Davidson Memorial Scholarship' will be awarded the scholarship, so long as they submit the application and supporting documentation (Explained below).
Provost Scholarship
$2,500/$2,000 / Basic Science Semester
Criteria:
Score of 485-494 on MCAT taken within 36 months of anticipated start date.
Award:
• During Basic Sciences, the student will receive a scholarship equivalent to a $2,500/$2,000 discount on tuition for the duration of this portion of the program. Amount based off campus.
• No award will be given during the Clinical Sciences.
• All applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the 'Provost Scholarship' will be awarded the scholarship, so long as they submit the application and supporting documentation (Explained below).
MCAT Examinee Award
$750 one-time
Criteria:
Student must have taken the MCAT within 36 months of anticipated start date and not been awarded another MCAT related scholarship.
Award:
• Students who meet the above mentioned criteria will receive $750 credit on their financial account to be used towards their first semester tuition.
• All applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the 'MCAT Examinee Award' will be awarded the scholarship, so long as they submit the application and supporting documentation (Explained below).
Merit-based Scholarships
Director’s Scholarship
$750/$500 / Basic Science Semester
Criteria:
Minimum weighted average GPA of 3.60/4.00 in a field of Physical Sciences or Life Sciences from previous academic institutions.
Award:
• During Basic Sciences, the student will receive a scholarship equivalent to a $750/$500 discount on tuition for the duration of this portion of the program. Amount based off campus.
• No award will be given during Clinical Sciences.
• All applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the 'Director’s Scholarship' will be awarded the scholarship, so long as they submit the application and supporting documentation (Explained below).
Advanced Degree Scholarship
$750/$500 / Basic Science Semester
Criteria:
Student must have an advanced academic degree (i.e. Masters or higher) in a field of Physical Sciences or Life Sciences from an accredited institution.
Award:
• During Basic Sciences, the student will receive a scholarship equivalent to a $750/$500 discount on tuition for the duration of this portion of the program. Amount based off campus.
• No award will be given during Clinical Sciences.
• All applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the 'Advanced Degree Scholarship' will be awarded the scholarship, so long as they submit the application and supporting documentation (Explained below).
Medical Professionals Scholarship
$1,500/$1,000 / Basic Science Semester
Criteria:
Students must have prior career experience in a select medical field.
Award:
• During Basic Sciences, the student will receive a scholarship equivalent to a $1,500/$1,000 discount on tuition for the duration of this portion of the program. Amount based off campus.
• No award will be given during Clinical Sciences.
• All applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the 'Medical Professionals Scholarship' will be awarded the scholarship, so long as they submit the application and supporting documentation (Explained below).
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Graduation Class 2021/2022
89%
USMLE FIRST TIME PASS RATE
(2019-2021, after scoring 195 or higher on the NBME Comprehensive Basic Science Exam)
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(2019-2021, after scoring 195 or higher on the NBME Comprehensive Basic Science Exam)
Ten reasons to choose Saint James
- One of only two medical schools in the Caribbean with dual accreditation- accredited by both ACCM and CAAM-HP.
- Students Eligible to sit for USMLE (United States) and MCCQE (Canada) licensing examinations.
- We are the first Caribbean medical school to provide a USMLE Step 1 Pass Guarantee.
- One of the lowest tuition among all accredited medical schools, with tuition starting at $8,150 per semester.
- Scholarships, Loan options and credit lines for Canadian students.
- MCAT optional.
- Three enrollment periods a year. Start your studies when you choose.
- Low student-to-faculty ratio.
- Core Clinical rotations are guaranteed at ACGME approved hospitals in the U.S. Rotations are also available in Canada.
- High match rate. Our graduates are currently working in Canadian and U.S. hospitals in a wide array of specialties.
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Accredited
Saint James School of Medicine is an accredited Caribbean medical school:
- SJSM is accredited by both of the principal accrediting bodies that operate in the Caribbean:
- Accreditation Commission on colleges of Medicine-ACCM (https://accredmed.org/)
- Caribbean Accreditation Authority for medical and Health Profrssions- CAAM-HP (https://www.caam-hp.org/programs)
- SJSM is recognized by Medical Council of Canada, thus allowing students to apply in the Canada Residency Matching Program
(CaRMS)
SJSM offers small class sizes
With tuition starting at $8,150 per semester, Saint James School of Medicine is one of the most affordable accredited medical schools in the Caribbean.
The mission of Saint James School of Medicine is to keep medical school affordable. We do so by optimizing technology and services to offer the best education and support. SJSM is continually investing into technology and education of their faculty and staff.
Standardized test by NBME
Our entire MD program has one goal: to ensure that every student has been given an ample opportunity to be successful. We do so by carefully crafting the curriculum, by selecting great faculty and by obtaining top of the line resources. The result- 100s of successful graduates who have matched for residency.
Scholarships to those who qualify
Financial aid
Financing your education should not be stressful. Students of SJSM are eligible to apply for different financial aid options:
- Meritize
- MPower Financial
- Approved for funding in many Canadian provinces
- Lines of credit by private lenders in Canada (BMO, etc…)
- MedInvest
Scholarships
SJSM offers some of the best scholarships in the industry. We are one of the only private institutions to offer FULL scholarship to students. Our students are eligible to apply for:
- Dr. Jay K. Pandit Scholarship- Full scholarship covering entire program tuition
- Dr. Bruce Davidson Scholarship- Covering 50% of the tuition
- Provost’s Scholarship- Eligible students receive up to $1500 each semester
Two amazing Caribbean Campuses
Saint James of Medicine has campuses on two beautiful Caribbean islands - Anguilla and St Vincent.
We provide the same quality medical education, an experienced faculty, and premium facilities on both campuses.
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Next enrollment deadline: May 5th, 2023
Registration and reception: May 9th, 2023
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