Throughout her education, Resha Ganthan, MD ’23, who is originally from Malaysia, was drawn to health and medicine-related subjects. After graduating high school early and completing a year of her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Ganthan transferred into St. George’s University’s MD6 track.
With her MD in hand from SGU’s School of Medicine, Dr. Ganthan has started the next phase of her journey as an internal medicine resident at Richmond University Medical Center in New York.
We spoke with Dr. Ganthan about her experiences at SGU and her advice for medical students.
SGU: Why did you choose to pursue your medical education at SGU?
Dr. Ganthan: My mother actually discovered SGU. I entered through the MD6 track. I graduated high school early at 15, did about a year of a bachelor’s degree in Malaysia, then found SGU’s pre-med program and transferred into it.
SGU: How did you feel about Grenada as a study destination for the basic sciences?
Dr. Ganthan: The campus in Grenada is very modern. There are multiple study halls located across campus that made studying easy. Campus housing is also convenient for attending lectures and other activities as it is all located within a short distance from each other.
SGU: What motivated you to select internal medicine for your specialty and how do you hope to grow in your career?
Dr. Ganthan: Internal medicine allows me to work in a hospital setting treating patients admitted for various ailments. I have the opportunity to get involved in nearly all aspects of medicine, including cardiology, neurology, etc. I hope to pursue a fellowship after completing my residency, preferably in critical care.
SGU: What advice would you give to students (especially international students) who are coming to Grenada for the first time to study at SGU?
Dr. Ganthan: My advice is to follow the lecture slides closely and stay updated with lecture topics as they are taught daily. I would always study the lectures that were taught that day and review the entire week’s topics at the end of the week, so I didn’t fall behind and I would be well prepared for the exam at the end of the module.
SGU: Do you have any specific advice for students in Malaysia considering medical school and why they should consider SGU?
Dr. Ganthan: If you are looking to practice medicine in the US, SGU is definitely a good way to do so. SGU’s campus is a very nice environment. I found the move to Grenada fairly easy, and I very quickly got used to the campus. They also have a very diverse population of students, so finding a group of friends is not difficult.
