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50 Years of Excellence
Since 1976, our community of researchers, clinicians, and educators has been at the forefront of medical innovation, shaping the future of global healthcare.
A legacy of success inspiring students around the world.
A legacy of success inspiring students around the world.
For five decades, SGU has helped aspiring students find academic success. What began as a bold vision to expand access to medical education has developed into a globally recognized institution with a legacy that grows year after year, decade after decade.
Today, SGU continues to prepare students through academic excellence and meaningful impact. Explore the defining moments, achievements, and innovations that have shaped the SGU’s history and continue to inspire its future.
Find out about the kinds of commemorative events we’re hosting for the 50th Anniversary Alumni Celebration.
SGU Milestones
1976 – 1981
The Founding Era
This era marks the inception of SGU, the arrival of its pioneer students, establishing initial international clinical paths, and celebrating the first graduation.
1976 – Grenada Parliament Charters SGU
1977 – Charter Class arrives in Grenada
1979 – US Medical Affiliations Established
1980 – UK Medical Affiliations Established
1981 – School of Medicine Charter Class Graduates
1992–1994
Solidifying Traditions & Campus Evolution
After its formative first decade, SGU solidifies key institutional medical traditions, kicks off major physical campus expansions, and introduces dedicated research arms.
1992 – First White Coat Ceremony
1993 – Major campus expansion begins with Bourne Hall construction
1994 – WINDREF Research Institute Founded
1996–2003
Multi-School Expansion & Alumni Impact
SGU transitions from a standalone medical school into a comprehensive university, adding veterinary, public health, and graduate schools while surpassing major alumni milestones.
1996 – School of Arts and Sciences Founded
1996 – School of Graduate Studies Founded
1999 – School of Veterinary Medicine Founded
1999 – Masters of Public Health Program Established
2000 – SGU Alumni Pioneer Visiting Cardiology Program, Implant Grenada’s First Pacemaker
2003 – SGU Graduates Surpass 5,000
2006–2011
Global Footprint & International Accreditations
A period marked by massive international growth—specifically expanding into the UK and earning prestigious medical and public health accreditations.
2006 – Partnership with Northumbria University Established
2006 – MBA Charter Class
2007 – CAAM-HP Accredits School of Medicine
2007 – Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Program founded in UK
2010 – CEPH Accredits SGU’s Public Health Program
2010 – Online MBA Program Established
2010 – SGU Graduates Surpass 10,000
2011 – AVMA Accredits School of Veterinary Medicine
2012–Present
Global Leadership & Strategic Partnerships
SGU cements its status as a major global provider of healthcare professionals, earns recognition from world organizations, and positions its leadership and alliances for the next 50 years.
2012 – SGU’s Public Health Department Designated First WHO Collaborating Center in the Caribbean
2012 – SGU and NYC HHC Launch City Doctors Scholarship Program
2013 – UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Establishes Collaborating Center at SGU
2014 – SGU becomes Largest Provider of New Doctors
2015 – Chancellor Modica Awarded Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of the Nation
2015 – SGU Appoints First President – Dr. G Richard Olds
2018 – SGU/NU partnership expansion
2025 – Dr. Marios Loukas Becomes President
2025 – SGU/Waterloo partnership
School of Medicine
St. George’s University, an accredited Caribbean Medical School, Offers You Three Different Term Starts For Maximum Flexibility. We Are Currently Accepting Applications For All Three Terms. Start Your MD In August, January or April.
School of Veterinary Medicine
St. George’s University prepares students for careers in animal health and the broader impact of veterinary medicine on global health.
SGU’s DVM program is accredited by the AVMA Council on Education, making graduates eligible to pursue licensure in the US and Canada after passing the NAVLE.
School of Arts and Sciences
Gain professional skills through undergraduate degree, dual-degree, and postbaccalaureate preclinical programs.
School of Graduate Studies
Keep pace with the evolving needs of business, public health, research, information science, and veterinary medical care.
Mission Statement
St. George’s University holds to these truths: Our highest purpose is education and there is no better education than one that is truly international. We are committed to developing the intellectual capacity, creativity, and professionalism of our students, immersing them in the rich diversity of human experience and aspiration. As a result, they are prepared to shape the future of our world while adding to the knowledge base of humankind.
Purpose-Built for Academic Excellence and Wellness
Our 42-acre campus in Grenada is built for academic success and personal well-being with modern classrooms, dedicated study space, a full fitness center, and many of the comforts of home.
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