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San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

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APPLICATION FEE
N/A
Tuition In State
$35,000
Tuition Out of State
$45,000
Average GPA
3.52
AVERAGE MCAT
498

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Private Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
62
Accreditation Status
Full, on probation
Founding Year
1978
Accreditation Year
2007
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $315,735
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Estimated loan burden for SJBSOM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, national average cost-of-living allowance, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption. Local cost-of-living data is not matched yet, so this estimate uses the national average cost-of-living allowance.

Cost of Living: Cost of living data unavailable

A reviewed government-derived local cost-of-living match for San Juan, PR is not available yet. The debt estimate uses a national average cost-of-living allowance of $3,000 per month until a local match is available.

Environment: Urban

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 34% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.

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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