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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.
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.
20K
SGU School of Medicine graduates in the US, Canada, 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.
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.
Welcoming Environment for All Backgrounds
SGU has nearly as many international students as all US medical schools combined.4 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.
Welcoming Environment for All Backgrounds
SGU has nearly as many international students as all US medical schools combined.4 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 many options it offers for students to study the clinical curriculum across the US, UK, and Canada, deep dive into specialties like surgery, 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’s goal is to be at the forefront of medical training – with innovation like a virtual anatomy lab – so students can thrive in the modern medical world.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The University offers a variety of scholarships designed to recognize academic excellence and provide access to the best and brightest students. More than 75% of all entering four-year MD students received SGU scholarships in the 2020-21 academic year.*
*Data as of April 2021
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The University offers a variety of scholarships designed to recognize academic excellence and provide access to the best and brightest students. More than 75% of all entering four-year MD students received SGU scholarships in the 2020-21 academic year.*
*Data as of May 2022.
Doctor Of Medicine Program: Pathway To Matching
International students represent less than 1% of total students enrolled in US medical schools each year.5 By contrast, SGU welcomes students from around the world and dedicates resources to help them succeed.
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.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
“SGU absolutely gave me access to everything I needed to do in order to succeed and continue down the path of becoming a very knowledgeable and professional doctor.”
Ninad Desai, MD ‘19
Emergency Medicine
“I still have a smile on my face. I end every day feeling a sense of fulfillment. I think psychiatry for me specifically has been probably the best decision I’ve made so far, and that comes as a consequence of the other best decision I made which was going to St. George’s University”
Anuraag Baxi, MD ‘20
Psychiatry
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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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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 April and August 2023 terms 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 April and August 2023 terms. Students in the Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies will start the April and August 2023 terms 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.
- Data as of September 2020
- Average of 2018, 2019, and 2020 scores. International students are non-US, non-Canadian students.
- Graduates who passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Data as of August 2021. Average of 2019, 2020, and 2021 residency rates. International graduates are non-US graduates.
- 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.
- https://www.aamc.org/system/files/2020-10/2020_FACTS_Table_A-4.pdf
- SGU graduates have practiced at all US News and World Report Top 20 US Hospitals *
* According to US News and World Report, 2020-2021 - No other medical school in the world provides more new doctors to the US healthcare system.*
*Data as of September 2020