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Four-Year MD Program
SGU’s School of Medicine, a Caribbean medical school, offers a Four-Year MD Program (MD4) suitable for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences. It provides both practical and critical thinking skills needed to succeed as a practicing physician.
Our 42-acre Grenada campus offers a beautiful, encouraging environment that both supports and challenges you during medical school. The first two years focus on basic sciences, which can be completed in either the UK or Grenada. Students then complete up to two years of clinical rotations in the US or UK, depending on visa policies, with elective options in Canada. The MD is awarded upon completion of the program.
Four-Year MD Curriculum Overview
The Four-Year MD program consists of a 157-week curriculum that is typically completed within four calendar years; all instruction is delivered in English.
The MD program is divided into two phases: Basic Sciences and Clinical Training.
- In Year 1 and Year 2 (Basic Sciences), students complete their courses on SGU’s campus in Grenada. They learn through traditional lectures and laboratory sessions augmented by small group sessions and case-based learning exercises.
- Year 3 and Year 4 (Clinical Training) occur at SGU-affiliated hospitals and clinics across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Grenada. Bedside teaching is used, and lectures, small groups, and directed study are augmented by it.
The curriculum gives you the foundation needed to succeed as a physician and prepares you to grow your practice into a thriving career in medicine.
Four-Year Path
Next Start Date
April 2025
Time to Completion
4 years
Program Overview
- 86 credits + two years clinical
- Years 1 & 2: SGU’s campus in Grenada or Northumbria University campus in the UK.
- Years 3 & 4: US, UK, Canada or Grenada Hospitals or Clinics
Realize Your Dream of Becoming a Doctor
The impressive graduates who obtained a residency prove that SGU continues to add compassionate, skilled doctors to the global workforce.
Take the next step towards realizing your dream of becoming a doctor by obtaining your MD at SGU and gain a global perspective on modern medicine.
Four-Year MD Program Admissions Process
The SGU admissions process and requirements give you detailed information on what prerequisites are needed to apply for our MD4 program and will walk you through the steps you need to take to apply for admission.
Entry qualification is a bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences.
One MD Degree Program, Three Locations
SGU is truly an international institution, not only with its diverse student body and faculty but also the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical education in Grenada or the UK. The two paths feature the same curriculum and provide a strong foundation for SGU’s future physicians. Students can complete up to two years of clinical rotations in the US and/or UK.
Admissions & Applying
- Find out more about our easy application process
- Our team of admissions officers are here and ready to help you realize your dream of becoming a doctor
- You can become one of the over 23K SGU MD graduates in the US and around the world1
Tuition & Scholarships
- Learn about medical school tuition and fees
- SGU offers a variety of scholarships designed to recognize academic excellence and provide access to the best and brightest students
- Approximately 75% of the students enrolled in the MD program receive scholarships every year
Student Support
- Student support is at the core of the SGU School of Medicine’s mission
- The University offers a wide range of academic and non-academic support services that ensure that SGU is in partnership with each student during his or her medical school journey
- We help you reach the ultimate goal of becoming a doctor
Campus Experience
- With modern facilities and many amenities, in Grenada has the ideal environment for medical students from around the world to live, learn, and build diverse networks
- Take a virtual tour to get a sense of how SGU can change your life for the better
FAQS about Four-Year MD program
How Many Graduates Get A Residency After Graduation?
How Many Graduates Get A Residency After Graduation?
95% US residency placement rate for graduates over the last five years1
1Average of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of October 2024.
1,015+ US residencies in 20 specialties in 20252. The Largest Provider Of Doctors Into First-Year US Residencies For The Last Eleven Years.3
2Data as of April 2025.
3As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate/expected graduate and residency placement data as of October 2024.
How Do SGU Students Perform On The USMLE?
89% USMLE Step 1 pass rate for first-time test-takers over the last five years*
*Total results from the five calendar years 2018-2022. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of US students (US citizens/permanent residents) passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of US students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time within the given time range. In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.
90% USMLE Step 2CK pass rate for first-time test-takers over the last five years*
*Total results from the five academic years 2019-2023. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of US students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of US students taking USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time. USMLE Step 2 CK is typically taken upon completion of third-year core clinical rotations.
How long is medical school?
The MD program is comprised of two years of campus-based learning in the basic sciences and two years of hospital-based clinical training. St. George’s University provides a variety of entry points leading to the four-year Doctor of Medicine Program, available for students from any education system around the world.
These include:
- Direct entry to the four-year MD program for those with a traditional baccalaureate degree.
- A five-year MD pathway designed specifically for students with Advanced Level or International Baccalaureate credentials who have a desire to become a doctor.
- A six-year MD pathway that provides foundation sciences necessary for mastering the basic and clinical sciences phases of the program later in the MD curriculum.
- A seven-year MD pathway designed for students who have secondary school credentials who need to study a complete course in the foundation sciences before beginning the medical degree program.
