Saba University School of Medicine - Saba

Saba is a 5-square mile island , (actually an old volcano),with basically one hand-built road that winds around and through the island. It’s height is about 3,500 feet and you can actually hike directly to the top of which you will find to your surprise an amazing and breathtaking rainforest. Surrounding Saba’s coastline are a plethora of underwater reefs as well as tide pools and rocky beaches. Saba has some of the best scuba-diving in the world. There are about 1,000 people and probably around 4,000 goats of which some locals actually hunt. The locals are extremely friendly and recognize that a great majority of their income comes from the medical school, but in turn, expect medical students to respect their island.
There is one small airport, some say the smallest in the world, of which you must take a tiny airplane from St. Maarten to Saba. Make sure you bring a video camera and record your landing; it’s a must-see for everyone. You can also take a half-hour ferry ride to and from Saba offered twice per day. If you desire a car, you must have it shipped from St. Maarten or buy one while on the island, however they will be cheaper from St. Maarten. There is one gas station and expect to wait in long lines, as you usually have to for any public establishment on the island.  Food is much more expensive due to the fact that the island must import everything. It is suggested to buy soy milk, as it does not need to be refrigerated and expect to eat re-frozen meat. Lobster is easy to find and very cheap if you get to know any local fisherman. 
There are a few restaurants, stores, bars, resorts, grocery markets and even a local gym. The locals hold races and carnivals as well as many other activites. There is plenty to do if you are determined to blend in and take advantage of everything the island has to offer.
Saba University School of Medicine has grown a great deal over the years. They have dorms and a library equipped with internet. (You are required to stay in the dorms for your first semester). They have all the necessities of a medical school and even use the local hospital for clinical education. Here you will see a different side of medicine which is invaluable. The classrooms are fully air-conditioned and comfortable. Some of the buildings have beautiful views of the ocean. You sometimes feel as if you are on vacation while going to medical school. Classes are small, most about 50 students, and all the professors speak very good English and are very motivated to teach.