Curriculum - Medical PhD | St. George's University

PhD – School of Medicine

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree offered through the School of Medicine require a total of 60 credits or more. Successful candidates will focus their research and coursework in one of the following concentrations:

PhD in Anatomical Education
PhD in Anatomical Sciences
PhD in Microbiology
PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience

The PhD program requires the production and defense of a doctoral thesis. Research and coursework are directed by the candidate’s supervisory committee. All completed theses, upon the recommendation of the chair of the supervisory committee, are submitted to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and forwarded to an external examiner. A final oral presentation and defense of the thesis must be successfully completed prior to being awarded the degree.

"Every day is bringing different highlights and new challenges. Living my dream of being a doctor is phenomenal, and I’m very lucky to be able to say I love my job."

Ish Saxena, MD
"I learnt so much at St. George's University. The teaching was excellent and it gave me the springboard for everything I have achieved since. The facilities and resources were outstanding, which made for a very pleasant teaching environment and campus."

Georges Karam, MD

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PhD – School of Medicine

Ish Saxena, MD

Georges Karam, MD

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