[5] The first five semesters of SUSOM's MD program, called Basic Science,[6] follow an outline comparable to those of U.S. medical schools.

According to the school's website, students have had their papers published in medical journals and have also reported that their research played a role in obtaining a residency appointment.

Students who successfully complete the Clinical Medicine program are awarded their medical degree and are ready for residency.

The SUSOM Clinical Medicine curriculum consists of: During rotations, MD program students work in concert with licensed medical doctors and hospital staff, conducting hands-on examinations, treatments and general care.

[17] Canadian students in the MD program are eligible for government financial aid in their province or territory of residence.

The SUSOM MD program features two years of classroom and lab-based learning (Basic Science) on the island of Saba, and students are required to attend in-person.