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If you’re the kind of person who has what it takes for a career in medicine, then we have the modern facilities and the training to help you become an MD.
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1As 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 March 2024.

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Start Medical School in August, January, or April

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The benefits of starting school in April

  • More prep time for the USMLE Steps 1 and 2
  • Flexibility in scheduling fourth-year clinical rotations
  • Extra time to prepare for residency
  • SGU’s Why Wait Opportunity

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US residency placement rate for Canadian graduates over the last five years

Average of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of Canadian students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of Canadian students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of September 2023.

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USMLE Step 1 pass rate for Canadian 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 Canadian students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of Canadian 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.

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USMLE Step 2 pass rate for Canadian 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 Canadian students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of Canadian 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

$50M+

in SGU scholarships were granted to entering MD students in the 2022-23 academic year

Data as of June 2023. The scholarship total represents assistance for the duration of students’ four-year MD program.

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In 2023, SGU placed
1,000+
graduates into residencies in North America… and counting.2
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2 Average of 2021, 2022, 2023 residency placement rate. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US or Canadian residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US or Canadian residency program in a given year as of June 2023.

Dean Letter

Read about SGU’s re-accreditation and approvals in a letter from the Dean of the School of Medicine

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Welcome environment for all backgrounds

Our global campus provides a nurturing home for students from all backgrounds to develop their medical skills. Our students also benefit by learning from each other and the community – real-world exposure that gives them an advantage in hands-on medical practice.

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Opportunity and access

The quality of SGU’s education is only matched by the various options it offers for students to study the clinical curriculum across the US, UK, and Canada, and connect with our vast alumni network. Each student can choose their own journey.

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Student-centered education

Even before school starts – through graduation – we proactively reach out to students to provide academic and emotional support resources from a vast team of coaches and counselors. We are committed to helping students succeed academically and for key medical milestones like the USMLE.

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Commitment to innovation

SGU strives to be at the forefront of medical training – with innovation like a virtual anatomy lab – so students can thrive in the modern medical world.

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Financial Support

Student-centered education

Loans

In addition to provincial and federal loans, Canadian students may be eligible for the SGU Institutional Loan, at a competitive rate, which helps to cover costs that are not covered by scholarships & loans.
 
Rate Lock
To help ensure that fluctuations in currency rates do not negatively impact the cost of your education, St. George’s University MD students from Canada can have their exchange rate locked for their entire education at SGU. Rate lock is based on 3-month average rate as of June 30 of the matriculation year.
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Doctor Of Medicine Program:
Pathway To Matching

Students enrolled in our School of Medicine program spend two years studying the basic sciences, followed by access to clinical training opportunities at over 75 leading hospitals and health systems in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.4

Entry points are available for students from any education system around the world—including a Four-year program for those entering with a traditional baccalaureate degree, and Five, Six, and Seven-year Preclinical programs for those entering with undergraduate degrees.

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Modern Campus

Our 42-acre Grenada campus is purpose-built for a safe, comfortable learning environment, with all of the amenities you’d find at home. Student wellness is at the heart of our campus with a brand new 8,400 square foot fitness center, a 24-hour medical clinic, and round-the-clock private security.

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A UK Pathway to a Postgraduate MD Degree

SGU takes pride in the global opportunities we offer.

Thanks to a partnership that exists between St. George’s University School of Medicine and Northumbria University in Newcastle, SGU provides you with the opportunity to earn an MD and complete up to 50% of your degree in the United Kingdom.

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Hear from St. Georges University Graduates

Georgios Mihalopulos

“I always say I love stress and I hate sleep, so that’s why surgery is the perfect field for me. It just seemed like the most natural thing in the world for me to do.”

Georgios Mihalopulos

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Devansh Gupta

“I made a wise decision by choosing Ramaiah as my campus for pre-clinical. The faculty did an excellent job. I enjoyed being in a small batch of students because the teachers could focus on us, and as a result, the student- teacher interactions were terrific.”

Devansh Gupta

Kshitij Kajale

“Ramaiah is a renowned university in India, and I was quite excited to know that St. George’s University collaborated with Ramaiah University for this five-year MD pathway.”

Kshitij Kajale

Neharaj Pitla

“The Ramaiah/ SGU pathway is an outstanding program that helped me build a strong foundation for the MD program and helped me gain a close-knit group of friends before traveling to Grenada.”

Neharaj Pitla

Your dream of becoming a doctor is within reach.

Start your journey toward becoming a doctor. We offer rolling admissions for our August, January, and April classes.

Find out how to start medical school by filling out this form. One of our current students or admission officers will contact you with additional information.

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Jibran Vahidy


Jibran Vahidy

Director of Admissions & Partnerships, Ontario

674-686-8824
jvahidy@sgu.edu

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Stacey Lewis


Stacey McKinley

Associate Director of Admissions, Montreal & Atlantic Canada

902-292-1205
smckinlay@sgu.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to Submit MCAT Examination Scores with My Application?

US applicants must submit a Medical School Admissions Test (MCAT) score as part of their application.

When is the MCAT being administered?

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) selects about 20 MCAT test dates each year, and they are all between the months of January through Sepetmber to fit in the US medical school application cycle. To see the dates and to register for the exam, please visit the US MCAT calendar on the AAMC website.

For more information about SGU’s School of Medicine, please visit our FAQ page.

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