94% US residency placement rate for graduates over the last three years1
1,000+ US Residencies
in over 20 specialties in 20232
Accepting Applications for January 2024
1Average of 2021, 2022, 2023 residency placement rate. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2023.
2Data as of June 2023
94% US residency placement rate for graduates over the last three years1
1,000+ US Residencies
in over 20 specialties in 20232
Accepting Applications for January 2024
1Average of 2021, 2022, 2023 residency placement rate. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2023.
2Data as of June 2023
The Benefits of Starting Medical School at SGU in January
- Smaller class size during first term
- 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
Apply to SGU, the largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last nine years3
Apply to SGU, the largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last nine years3
Complete an Application
Apply online with SGU’s online application or you can apply by uploading a copy of your completed AMCAS or AACOMAS application.
Pro-tip:
Your essay and the optional essay can be a pivotal factor in your application. These essays are your chance to show the SGU Faculty Student Selection Committee that you have what it takes to be a physician. Use your optional essay to address any areas of your academic performance that may need explanation.
Complete an Application
Apply online with SGU’s online application or you can apply by uploading a copy of your completed AMCAS or AACOMAS application.
Pro-tip:
Your essay and the optional essay can be a pivotal factor in your application. These essays are your chance to show the SGU Faculty Student Selection Committee that you have what it takes to be a physician. Use your optional essay to address any areas of your academic performance that may need explanation.
Submit your Supporting Materials
Submit your supporting materials
3As 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/expected graduate and residency placement data as of March 2023.
3As 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/expected graduate and residency placement data as of March 2023.
Join a Network of 22,000+ MD Grads4
SGU strives to be at the forefront of medical training so doctors can thrive in the medical world. We seek to provide students with the best learning environment and support services. Choose SGU and become part of a community committed to transforming healthcare worldwide.
4Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2023.
Join a Network of 22,000+ MD Grads4
SGU strives to be at the forefront of medical training so doctors can thrive in the medical world. We seek to provide students with the best learning environment and support services. Choose SGU and become part of a community committed to transforming healthcare worldwide.
4Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2023.
92%
92%
USMLE Step 1 pass rate for first-time test-takers over the last three years
Average of 2019, 2020, 2021 scores
First-time pass rate is defined as the number of students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time. In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.
92%
92%
USMLE Step 2CK pass rate for 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 students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of 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.
75+
75+
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