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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 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.
An Accredited Caribbean Med School for Over 45 Years.
89%
US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last three years
Graduates who passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Data as of May 2022. International graduates are non-US graduates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of students who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of May 2022
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%
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.
22K
SGU School of Medicine graduates in the US and around the world are part of a strong alumni network.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2023.
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 2023, SGU placed 1,000+ into US residencies in over 20 specialties. 1
1Data as of June 2023.
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.
Inclusive 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.
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 determined to help each student 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.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
Dorian Alexander, MD’10
Emergency Medicine
“Caribbean students should choose SGU because it’s a great place to train. The education that you’ll experience is broad, it’s diverse, it’s international. By going to SGU, the international experience that you get as a student there really broadens your horizons.”
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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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, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Entry points are available for students from any education system around the world—including a Four-year program for those entering with a baccalaureate degree in the biological sciences, and Five, Six, and Seven-year medical degree pathways for those entering from community colleges or secondary schools with appropriate CAPE, Associate Degree, or CSEC qualifications.
YOUR DREAM OF BECOMING A DOCTOR IS WITHIN REACH.
Start your journey toward becoming a doctor. We offer rolling admissions for our January, April, and August 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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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.
Canadian applicants are not required to submit a Medical School Admissions Test (MCAT) score unless an MCAT exam has been previously taken or you have a date to take the MCAT).
Applicants from outside North America are not required to submit an MCAT.
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 September 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.
Will the January 2024 term start in person or online?
We have been carefully monitoring COVID-19 cases around the world and are pleased to share we will continue to offer in-person learning for the January 2024 term. Students in the Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies will start the January 2024 term on campus in Grenada. We are confident that in-person learning is the best learning modality for student engagement and success.
Are students required to have the COVID-19 vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine booster?
As part of our plan for a full return to campus life, COVID-19 vaccines and booster vaccinations are required for all students, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and visitors on campus. Many universities around the world are requiring COVID-19 vaccination as part of their return strategies for the fall term. All students are required to be vaccinated in the country in which they are residing.
You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen vaccine. If you are not yet eligible to receive a vaccine booster by the time you arrive on campus, you must receive one within seven days of becoming eligible.
For more information about SGU’s School of Medicine, please visit our FAQ page.