San Juan, PR
School Overview
Tuition (In State): $35,000
Tuition (Out of State): $45,000
Accreditation Status: Full, on probation
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 62
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1978
Accreditation Year: 2007
Website: https://www.sanjuanbautista.edu
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Application Information
Average MCAT: 498
Average GPA: 3.52
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About the School
The San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (SJBSM) is a private, non-profit institution located in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Established in 1978, it offers a community-based medical education with a focus on serving vulnerable and medically underserved populations. The school provides programs leading to degrees such as Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master in Public Health (M.P.H.), Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. SJBSM is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Curriculum
The M.D. program at SJBSM is structured over four years, divided into two phases: two years of Biomedical Sciences followed by two years of Clinical Sciences. This curriculum is designed to provide an updated, interdisciplinary, and service-oriented education. Graduates are required to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1 and 2 during their studies and must complete Step 3 to practice medicine.
Facilities
SJBSM's facilities include biomedical laboratories and clinical research facilities equipped for the development of scientific projects and clinical trials. The institution emphasizes research in biomedical, behavioral, epidemiology, and clinical sciences, aiming to improve access to health services and overall population health.
Last Updated: Nov 16, 2025
SDN Insights
Our analysis of SJBSOM:
Cost of Attendance: $315,735
A student taking student loans for all 4 years at SJBSOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $315,735. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at SJBSOM is approximately equal to the average cost of living at similar schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most institutions.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: P.O. Box 4968, San Juan, PR 727
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