Largest
Provider
of doctors into first-year US residencies
As the medical school graduating the largest number of students annually, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate and residency placement data as of May 2022.
94%
USMLE Step 1 pass rate for international first-time test takers over the last three years
Average of Academic Years 2019, 2020, 2021 scores. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of International students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time. International students are non-US students.
20K
SGU School of Medicine graduates in the US and around the world who are part of a strong alumni network
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2022.
284
SGU School of Medicine Graduates from the Middle East and North Africa
Data as of March 2021.
FOCUSED ON STUDENT SUCCESS
We dedicate ourselves to providing the training and tools needed for medical students to succeed. And the results are clear in our outcomes. In 2022, SGU placed 990+ graduates into US residencies.1
1As the medical school graduating the largest number of students annually, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programs each year, based on internal SGU graduate and residency placement data as of July 2022.
Welcome Environment for All Backgrounds
1) *Data as of October 2020. International student enrollment in US medical schools = 1,294; SGU international student enrollment = 1,267. These numbers do not include US citizens or permanent residents.
Inclusive Environment for All Backgrounds
1) *Data as of October 2020. International student enrollment in US medical schools = 1,294; SGU international student enrollment = 1,267. These numbers do not include US citizens or permanent residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 70 leading hospitals and health systems in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Entry points are available for students with various levels of education – including Four, Five, Six and Seven-year pathways.
Bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences
Entering students can start in Grenada in January and August or in the UK in September.
Advanced Levels: Minimum 3 subjects with A’s and B’s in Biology, Chemistry, and either Math or Physics; Math or Physics can be accepted at AS level with strong non-science third A level.
Approved Foundation Programs: SGU recognizes and approves a range of science/medical pathway programs.
Full IB Diploma: Requires a minimum score of 32 points; 3 HL science subjects recommended; minimum of 2 HL subjects required, which must include Chemistry and Biology; results 5 or higher.
Associate Degree: 60 credits (or equivalent), with Biology, Chemistry, and Math. (Not India)
Entering students can start in Grenada in January and August or in the UK in September.
Secondary School Diploma: Strong science performance.
Further education: AS Levels, Baccalaureate, South Africa Matric, Higher School Exam, Irish Leaving Certificate.
BTEC: Diploma must be in the appropriate sciences with grades of Distinction.
American High School Diploma with AP test grades of 4 or 5 in Biology and/or Chemistry, or averages of 95%+.
IGCSE: B or better in minimum 6 subjects, which include Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and English
American High School Diploma
Bahraini Tawjahiya: 80% or higher.
Iraq Adadiyah (6th Form Baccalaureat): 75% or higher.
Jordanian Tawjihi (GSEC): 80% or higher.
Kuwaiti Thanawia (General Secondary Education Certificate): 85% or higher with strong sciences.
Oman General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama): 80% or higher with strong sciences.
Qatar General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama): 90% or higher.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah): 90% or higher with natural sciences track on diploma.
Turkish Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma): Min 6 subjects 4 or higher in English, Sciences and Math.
United Arab Emirates Tawjihiyya (General & Religious): 65% with strong sciences.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
Eli Geara, MD ‘14
Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Lebanon
Students and graduates share when they knew they’d made the right choice to come to St. George’s University to advance their medical career.
MODERN CAMPUS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.
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 8400 sq ft fitness center, a 24-hour medical clinic, and round-the-clock private security.
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Doctor Of Medicine Program: Pathway To Matching
An Investment In Your Future
Studying abroad to fulfill your dream of becoming an international MD doctor or medical researcher is a significant investment in your future. We understand that when you have to finance tuition fees for a 5-year MD pathway that add up to over $355,000*, you want to make sure that you choose a medical school that will give you the best chance of success. SGU School of Medicine offers a great pathway for international students, with over 40 years of experience and a strong track record of success:
*SGU School of Medicine total cumulative tuition fees for a 5-year MD pathway based on 2021/22 rates are $355,372 before any discounts or scholarships are applied.
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