St. George’s University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Marios Loukas as president of the University, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Loukas will serve in this role in addition to his continuing responsibilities as dean of the School of Medicine.
In this expanded dual capacity, he will provide visionary leadership across SGU’s diverse academic, research, and operational domains, guiding the University’s Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies. He will advance SGU’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, academic rigor, and research innovation, while enhancing student success and faculty excellence.
Through strategic initiatives and global partnerships, he will further the University’s growth and mission of fostering excellence, equity, and innovation in global education, positioning SGU as a leader in educating professionals prepared to address the evolving challenges of healthcare, veterinary medicine, science, and society worldwide.
Since joining SGU’s School of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Loukas has held several pivotal leadership positions, including dean of research (appointed in 2012), dean of basic sciences (appointed in 2015), and dean of the School of Medicine since 2020.
His tenure has been marked by a series of transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality and effectiveness of SGU’s educational offerings for med students. Under his leadership, the University revitalized its anatomy curriculum through the introduction of ultrasound laboratories and augmented reality tools. He also spearheaded the adoption of an integrated, organ system–based basic sciences curriculum, which emphasizes clinical relevance and student engagement. Additional key accomplishments made by Dr. Loukas include:
- the implementation of interactive multiple-choice questions (iMCQs) to improve assessment methods,
- the development of a streamlined academic administrative infrastructure, and
- the successful attainment of key accreditations from the Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
These efforts have significantly elevated academic standards, improved student outcomes, and reinforced SGU’s reputation for innovation and excellence.
Dr. Loukas is a highly accomplished physician-scientist and scholar, with more than 900 peer-reviewed publications, 25 books, and over 20 textbook chapters to his credit. He currently serves as co-editor of Clinical Anatomy and founding editor-in-chief of Translational Research in Anatomy. His leadership in the field has been recognized through his election as president of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists in 2017.
With a deep commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and institutional advancement, Dr. Loukas is well-positioned to lead SGU into its next chapter of growth.
