At the conclusion of their education, graduates will have a clinical knowledge base appropriate for first-year residents, will be well prepared to provide care to patients in both ambulatory and hospital settings, will be skilled in knowledge acquisition tools required for lifelong learning, will deal professionally with the ethical, legal, and economic realities of twenty-first century medicine and health care delivery systems, qualify for licensure, and be able to provide competent and compassionate medical care or pursue other careers such as research. Another goal of SJSM is to assure students, parents, patients, postgraduate training directors, licensing authorities, government regulators, and society that its medical programs have met the commonly accepted standards for professional education and that they serve the public interest. Our program is designed to satisfy the competency requirements of professional and academic communities in the United States and internationally.
Our History
& Mission
The Visionary Founder Behind Sjsm - Dr. Kallol Guha
Dr. Kallol Guha, Ph.D., D.Sc., founded Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM) in 1999. The mission of Saint James School of Medicine is to help motivated students realize their dream of a medical career irrespective of their ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. We use innovative teaching methods to shape the minds and spirits of our students and to help transform them into compassionate healers of the human body and mind. Our students are trained to pursue their profession with confidence, balanced with humility and compassion.
With academic degrees from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Kuopio, Finland, Dr. Guha began his medical education career in the Caribbean in 1981. With over 25 years of experience in medical schools, he paved the way for a new kind of medical education that is both accessible and affordable.
Under his leadership, Saint James has grown into a respected international institution, currently educating nearly 1,000 students and boasting over 800 graduates practicing medicine across North America.
In 2024, Dr. Guha spearheaded the opening of the school’s state-of-the-art campus in St. Vincent, featuring modern classrooms, laboratories, and interactive learning spaces — a milestone that reflects his commitment to excellence and innovation.
Beyond academics, Dr. Guha emphasizes community service and social responsibility, leading initiatives such as free health screenings and volunteering programs that connect students with local communities.
In recognition of his dedication, Dr. Guha was named one of the “Top 100 Visionaries in Education” in 2021 by the Global Forum for Education and Learning.
At Saint James School of Medicine, his legacy continues to inspire the next generation of compassionate and skilled medical professionals.
Sjsm Medical Education Program
Our Mission
The mission of Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM) is to help motivated students realize their dream of a medical career irrespective of their ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. We use innovative teaching methods to shape the minds and spirits of our students and to help transform them into compassionate healers of the human body and mind. Our students are trained to pursue their profession with confidence, balanced with humility and compassion.
Ten Reasons To
Choose Saint James
- Receive the same high-quality medical education and opportunities as from US and Canadian medical schools, at 1/3 the cost.
- Accredited by Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), Recognized by Medical Council of Canada. Our medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with an ECFMG® Sponsor Note. For the graduation years indicated in the Sponsor Note, our students and graduates are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and USMLE® as a step towards ECFMG Certification.
- We are the first Caribbean medical school to provide a USMLE Step 1 Guarantee.
- Lowest tuition amongst all accredited medical schools, with tuition from $10,250.00 per semester.
- Scholarships and Loan options available.
- 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 U.S. and Canadian hospitals in a wide array of specialties. Please find a sample list of our residents SJSM Sample Residency List.
Celebrating
25 Years Of Sjsm
Over the past two and a half decades, SJSM has evolved into a leading institution in medical education, shaping the futures of countless aspiring physicians. Let’s take a journey through the significant milestones that have defined SJSM’s remarkable journey.