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White Coat Ceremony
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3pm AST
Venue: Patrick F. Adams Hall
A Proud Moment in Your Life
“My wish for you is that you may all feel as I do after a lifetime—that the profession you’ve chosen is the best profession in the world.”
Aleen Cust, First Female Veterinarian Who Graduated in 1897.
Capturing the Moment
Here, we will capture some of these moments of celebration—on social media, with photos, through stories. Show us how you are celebrating this important milestone by including the hashtag #SGUWCC on your posts. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces here at SGU!
Watch the Ceremony
Proud SGU Family and Friends
We thank all the family and friends who are supporting each student on their journey toward fulfilling their dream. At SGU, we recognize the importance that parents and guardians play in a student’s life and we want to know more about you. We invite you to join our SGU Parents Group to assist parents of future SGU students, current students, and graduates.
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Share your exciting news using one of our White Coat Ceremony signs and we’ll share your posts on social media and on this page. Be sure to use the hashtag #SGUWCC.
Print it, fill it, and post it.
#SGUWCC
The best way to take part in the celebration is through using our hashtag—#SGUWCC.
Simply add it to your post. It will automatically appear on this page, and by clicking on it on any social media channel, you and your classmates will see the excitement that’s going on around you.
“Work hard, stay focused, and always find a balance” is psychology student Mardhalia Charles’ advice to fellow students. 🧠✨
Driven by a passion to help others and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the Caribbean, she hopes to one day create spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported during life’s most challenging moments.
Learn more about why she chose SGU, her involvement in @hs3a_sgu, and what she loves most about campus life 💙
This World Veterinary Day, we celebrate the veterinarians, students, and future professionals dedicated to protecting animal health, advancing medicine, and caring for communities around the world.🌍
From clinics to classrooms, your impact goes far beyond the exam room. Thank you for all that you do. 🐾
Tag a vet who inspires you!
Earth Day just got bigger at SGU. 🌍♻️
We’re proud to launch our brand new campus recycling program starting today, April 22. To begin, we’re collecting plastic bottles only, so keep it simple: Empty it. Crush it. Toss it. 💚
We’ve installed 20 recycling bins and 60+ water refill stations across campus, making it easier than ever to choose reusable bottles.
Together, we can build a cleaner campus and a greener Grenada. 🇬🇩♻️
SGU’s Research Day brought together record-breaking participation from faculty, staff, regional partners, and secondary school students across Grenada for a celebration of innovation and discovery.
A standout moment was the keynote by Dr. Jonathan Noël on the future of robotic surgery and telesurgery, showcasing how technology is transforming patient care. 🩺
Research Day reflects SGU’s commitment to advancing knowledge and preparing the next generation of leaders in medicine, science, and beyond.
Congratulations to this year’s winners across all categories! 👏
Comment “Research” to learn more.
For Helssy Almanzar Pichardo, the path to veterinary medicine started early. Before she could speak, she was already mimicking animals. 🐾
Originally from the Dominican Republic and raised in Upstate New York, she has always felt called to care for animals and make a wider impact.
Now a Term 1 School of Veterinary Medicine student, she chose SGU for the opportunity to study in the Caribbean and hopes to one day become an ER veterinarian, and is excited about the @sgu_sveccs and @sgusvmsurgeryclub on campus.
🥼 800+ US residencies
🌎 43 states and the District of Columbia
🩺 23 specialties
… and counting!
“I was absolutely ecstatic—it was the moment everything finally felt real after all the hard work.”
Comment “RESULTS” to get the full breakdown of this year’s Match in our latest blog.
From alumni… to colleagues… to lifelong learners. 🩺✨
SGU alumni recently returned to Grenada for a dynamic Continuing Medical Education (CME) conference, diving into hands-on sessions, sharing clinical insights, and reconnecting with the place where their journeys began.
Comment "CME" to get a link to highlights from the conference.
Save the Date 📆 The Art of Medicine 2027 will take place the weekend of January 17.
“Don’t forget your why,” is the advice Term 2 medical student Michaela has for aspiring physicians. 🥼🩺
As an aspiring neurologist, she’s committed to providing the highest level of care while using her voice to advocate for patients who need it most. Through every challenge and milestone, staying connected to her purpose keeps her grounded and moving forward.
Check out why she chose to study at SGU, the lessons she’ll carry with her throughout her career, and her favorite study spot on campus. ✨
We asked our senior leadership to take us back to where it all began… 👶
Swipe to meet the faces behind SGU!
SGU alumnus Dr. Randy Becker has donated a state-of-the-art 3D mammography system to Grenada, bringing critical breast cancer screening to the island.
This suite, named in memory of his late wife Dr. Kerry Becker, will provide essential early detection for breast cancer, offering new hope to so many. 🤍🩺
Comment "SCREEN" to receive more info on the new 3D mammography services available in Grenada.
A huge welcome to the April 2026 entering class of the School of Medicine!
Our students come from all over the world, bringing a unique perspective to our campus. We asked them where they’re repping, now it’s your turn.
Where are you joining us from? Let us know in the comments! 📍
DES is here for you!
Director of the Learning Strategies Unit Dr. Crystal DeRiggs and Learning Strategist Jaclyn Tuason give us a look inside the Department of Educational Services (DES) to show how SGU equips students to become more efficient, confident learners. From time management to peer learning and academic support, DES provides the blueprint for academic success.
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