Saint James School of Medicine is a distinguished private, family-owned institution with a proud tradition of offering quality medical education that remains accessible and affordable. Our commitment to cultivating outstanding future physicians is rooted in a personalized approach to education, ensuring that each student receives the support and guidance needed to thrive in their medical careers. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Saint James School of Medicine continues to be a beacon for those aspiring to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
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A Top, Accredited Caribbean Medical School
Our MD Program
An Affordable Medical Education
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96.1%
First Time Match Rate for 2025/2026
Graduates in 2026
*SJSM's 2026 MATCH first-time residency attainment rate for 2025-2026 graduates who have applied in this MATCH cycle. First time match rate is defined as the number of graduates who applied for residency for the first time in 2026 match cycle and matched, divided by the number of those who applied for the first time.
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Our MD Program
We offer you an accredited, affordable, hands-on medical school education, to prepare you for a long, rewarding medical career. Our top accredited Caribbean Medical School MD Program covers the Basic and Clinical Sciences. The 10-semester program is taught in English and takes you through Step 1 and Step 2 of USMLE, to your graduation with your Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
20 Months In The Caribbean
Caribbean
Medical School Campus
Experience our Caribbean medical school campus, offering a close supportive community with tutoring, mentoring, opportunities for peer-led learning, student clubs, and activities. St. Vincent, the largest island in the island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, provides an ideal environment for your medical education. Located in the Lesser Antilles, east of Puerto Rico, St. Vincent offers a beautiful and enriching setting for your studies.
$900k +
Scholarships
Awarded in 2025
900 +
Licensed
Physicians
25 +
Years of Quality
Medical Education
91%
Students
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Based on 260 survey responses collected in August 2025
5.8
Years Average Faculty Tenure at SJSM
Sjsm Does Not Require
Mcat
At Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM), we believe that admissions is a holistic process. In fact, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) provides recommendations on how MCAT scores should be used in admissions, specifically recommending that MCAT scores should not outweigh an applicant’s other materials. Based on these facts, SJSM looks at the entire application of the student.
Success Stories
Our students and alumni say it best. Success of our school is attributed to the amazing students who have overcome many obstacles and adversity to become successful physicians. Check out some of their stories.
Diversity in SJSM
At Saint James, we understand and encourage diversity. It’s part of what makes us special.
We offer opportunities to Caribbean medical school students from the U.S. and Canada who come from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We also encourage older students to apply; age can make it more difficult to gain admittance to American and Canadian schools.
Our professors also come from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, allowing students to immerse themselves in the same multicultural professional relationships they will encounter in the future.
Basic Science Faculty Qualifications:
MD: 55%, PhD: 29%, MD/PhD: 13%, MBBS/MSPH: 3%
Student Gender:
Female: 53.41%, Male: 46.59%
Student Age:
Less than 20: 1.42%, 20-30: 41.72%, 30-40: 34.82%, 40-50: 14.19%, 50-60: 4.73%, 60+: 3.12%
Student Citizenship:
United States: 63.74%, Canada: 20.30%, Other: 15.96%
Faculty Rank:
Professor: 39%, Associate Professor: 32%, Assistant Professor: 29%
Student Race:
Black / African American: 31.05%, Asian: 26.12%, White: 20.35%, Hispanic / Latino: 6.33%, Other: 16.14%
Not Sure If You Have What It Takes To Join A Medical Program?
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Saint James School of Medicine offers you a high quality medical education at an affordable price; a credible alternative to medical universities in Canada. SJSM support you every step of the way from entry into the program all the way through residency to ensure your success.
Learn why many students from Canada choose SJSM for their medical eduation.
NEW CAMPUS
Phase 1 Complete
Join us as we celebrate a monumental milestone in the history of Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM) – the grand opening of our brand-new campus in Golden Vale, St. Vincent! This special event, held on October 17, 2024, marks not only the inauguration of our new facility but also the 25th anniversary of our mission to provide world-class medical education.
The ceremony was honored by the presence of the Honorable Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, along with other distinguished government officials. We also unveiled a commemorative plaque thanking the government and the people of St. Vincent for their incredible support in bringing this project to life.
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"When I had my follow up with the doctor, I was told at that time this is a "White women's disease," and they didn't know how to care for a Black woman."This is...
May 08, 2026
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The Truth About Caribbean Med Schools, According to a 4x Olympian Who Matched First Choice
If you spend even a few minutes researching Caribbean medical schools online, you’ll quickly come across the same narrative. It’s repeated in forums, commen...
April 24, 2026
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Let us show you what the life of SJSM student is all about. Check out our photo and video gallery below and immerse yourself in the life of a medical student.
Accreditations and Recoginitions
SJSM is proud to announce that we are in an elite category of being accredited by the principal accrediting body that operates in the Caribbean.
