Clinical Affiliations
SGU’s strategic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide create diverse pathways for academic excellence and professional success through innovative co-matriculation programs and collaborative initiatives.
Strategic Clinical Locations Worldwide
We have developed long-standing relationships with many hospital and clinical center partners in the US, UK, and Canada.
Diverse knowledge
These trusted connections allow our students to gain a breadth of knowledge with different patient populations in a variety of environments and gain valuable international experience.
Practical experience
A student who makes full use of all of the clinical opportunities SGU has to offer will graduate having experienced medicine as it is practiced and taught in the US, Canada, Grenada and the UK.
Our Global Clinical Affiliations
With worldwide partnerships primed for every level of your academic journey, your next step toward success could take you anywhere.
Educational Partnerships
SGU is proud to partner with these renowned institutions to support students worldwide.
Northumbria University
Push your boundaries with an exciting opportunity to begin your MD studies at Northumbria University (NU) in the UK before continuing to Grenada. Earn your MD from SGU and a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci) degree from NU, while learning in a different healthcare environment. Key features include:
A systems-based, clinically integrated curriculum from the outset.
Excellent preparation for standardized exams.
Established clinical rotations in the US, UK, and Canada
Program Highlights
2500+
students worldwide who launched their medical careers through this partnership
89%
US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last five years. 1
81%
International SGU students taking the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2020-2024 had an 81% pass rate. 2
93%
International SGU students taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 93% pass rate. 3
- Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of international students/graduates (non-US or Canadian) who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of international students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of September 2025.
- Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of international (non-US citizen/permanent resident or Canadian) students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of international 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.
- Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of international (non-US citizens/permanent residents and Canadian) students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of international (non-US citizens/permanent residents and 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.
University of Waterloo
St. George’s University is proud to partner with the University of Waterloo to launch a transformative and streamlined track from high school to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Key features include:
A Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) from the University of Waterloo.
A Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from St. George’s University
Eligibility for CaRMS (Canada) and NRMP (US) residencies
Types of Clinicals
Our range of global clinical partnerships provide the experience students need to build a strong foundation for future success.
US Major Affiliated Hospitals
SGU’s major affiliated teaching hospitals support a broad range of core third- and fourth-year rotation requirements across key specialties.
Established institutions that also train students from leading US and UK medical schools
Competitive and collaborative environment
Diverse patient populations and complex cases
US Limited Affiliated Hospitals
In addition to our formal affiliate network, students particularly in their senior year can elect rotations at out-of-network hospitals. This flexibility empowers students to align their clinical experience with their specialty interests, career goals, and personal journey.
US Clinical Centers
Clinical Centers allow you to build lasting relationships with faculty, staff, and patients in a single hospital system, creating a training experience that closely mirrors residency life.
A full clinical experience under one roof
Built for students who value consistency and immersion
Complete all of your clerkships, sub-internships, and electives without relocating
UK Affiliated Hospitals
In addition to our formal affiliate network, students particularly in their senior year can elect rotations at out-of-network hospitals or international sites, including the United Kingdom. This flexibility empowers students to align their clinical experience with their specialty interests, career goals, and personal journey.
Grenada Clinical Centers
In addition to our formal affiliate network, students particularly in their senior year can elect rotations at out-of-network hospitals or international sites, including Grenada. This flexibility empowers students to align their clinical experience with their specialty interests, career goals, and personal journey.
Canadian Elective Sites
In addition to our formal affiliate network, students particularly in their senior year can elect rotations at out-of-network hospitals or international sites, Canada. This flexibility empowers students to align their clinical experience with their specialty interests, career goals, and personal journey.
Explore clinical benefits
Discover the advantages of training at our affiliated hospitals and clinical centers.
Medicine across multiple systems
Training across our 85+ affiliated sites allows you to gain exposure to a range of patient populations, hospital systems, and uniquely different national healthcare systems across the US, UK, Canada, and Grenada. This global perspective is one of the biggest benefit the SGU network is proud to offer.
Built for residency success
SGU’s affiliate relationships help build the clinical foundation that leads to competitive residency placement. Our hospital partners include major health systems across the US and NHS-affiliated institutions in the UK, giving students access to the kinds of diverse, complex cases that strengthen residency applications.
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