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.

“SGU gave me everything I needed to get where I am. Without a doubt, I had to put in the work and prove to people that I could handle the workload, and SGU provided me with the medical knowledge and clinical rotations to succeed. At the end of the day, I’m right where I want to be.”

Lowell Su, MD
"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

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PhD – School of Medicine

Lowell Su, MD

Ish Saxena, MD

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