Program Overview
Program
Systems-based curriculum with an emphasis on clinical skills instruction and case-based teaching plus clinical training. 86 credits + two years clinical.
Locations
Years 1-2: SGU’s campus in Grenada or Northumbria University campus in the UK
Years 3-4: US, UK, Canada or Grenada hospitals or clinics
Entry Terms
August, January, or April
Next Start Date:
August 2025 (Grenada)
September 2025 (UK)
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Medical Programs
SGU’s School of Medicine, a Caribbean medical school, offers a four-year MD program suitable for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences. It provides both practical and critical thinking skills needed to succeed as a practicing physician.
Our beautiful 42-acre Grenada campus offers the ideal environment for studying medicine. The first two years focus on Basic Sciences, which can be completed in either the UK or Grenada. Students then complete up to two years of clinical rotations in the US or UK, depending on visa policies, with elective options in Canada. The MD is awarded upon completion of the program.
Academic Outcomes
Students from across the world come to St. George’s University for a rewarding education with global impact.
94%
US residency placement rate for graduates over the last five years.1
1) Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 residency placement rates. 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 2025.
1,035+
US residencies in 2025. No other medical school in the world provides more new doctors to the US healthcare system.2
2) As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, 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 April 2025.
84%
Pass rate of SGU students from the US taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023.3
3) Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of SGU students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of SGU students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time within the given time range. In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.
90%
Pass rate of SGU students from the US taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024.4
4) Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of US students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of US 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
One MD Degree Program, Three Locations
SGU is truly an international institution, not only with its diverse student body and faculty but the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical education in Grenada or the UK. The two paths feature the same curriculum and provide a strong foundation for SGU’s future physicians. Students have the option of doing clinical rotations either in the US or the UK in the last two years.
Four-Year MD Program Admissions Process
The SGU admissions process and requirements give you detailed information on what prerequisites are needed to apply for our MD4 program and will walk you through the steps you need to take to apply for admission. Entry qualification is a bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences.
Curriculum
In Year 1 and Year 2 (Basic Sciences), students complete their courses on SGU’s campus in Grenada or the UK. They learn through traditional lectures and laboratory classes augmented by small group sessions and case-based learning exercises.
Year 3 and Year 4 (Clinical Training) occur at SGU-affiliated hospitals and clinics across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Grenada. Bedside teaching is integrated with lectures, small group discussions, and directed study to enhance learning.
Academic Year 1
Term 1
BPM 500: Basic Principles of Medicine I
BPM 500: Basic Principles of Medicine I (BPM1)
- Foundation to Medicine (6 weeks)
- Musculoskeletal System (4 weeks)
- Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Renal Systems (7 weeks)
Term 2
BPM 501: Basic Principles of Medicine II
BPM 501: Basic Principles of Medicine II (BPM2)
- Endocrinology and Reproduction (3 weeks)
- Digestion and Metabolism (5 weeks)
- Nervous System and Behavioral Sciences (10 weeks)
Academic Year 2
Term 3
BPM 502: Basic Principles of Medicine III
BPM 502: Basic Principles of Medicine III (BPM3)
- Basics of Immunology and Microbiology
- Public Health Assessment Tools
- Culture and Societal Issues/Physician-Patient Relationship
- Ethics, Professionalism and Medical Jurisprudence
Term 4
PCM 500: Principles of Clinical Medicine I
PCM 500: Principles of Clinical Medicine I (PCM1)
- Foundations to Clinical Medicine
- Cardiovascular and Renal Systems
- Respiratory and Hematopoietic Systems
- Digestive, Endocrine, and Reproductive Systems
Term 5
PCM 501: Principles of Clinical Medicine II
Academic Years 3 and 4
Family Medicine
4-6 Weeks
Medicine Subinternship
4 Weeks
Medicine Elective
4 Weeks
Additional Electives
24-26 Weeks
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Investing In Your Future
SGU’s medical school tuition compares favorably with other top medical schools — and we offer scholarships and other financial aid assistance.
Purpose-Built for Academic Excellence and Wellness
Our 42-acre campus in Grenada is built for academic success and personal well-being with modern classrooms, dedicated study space, a full fitness center, and many of the comforts of home.
From Dr.eam To Doctor
Learn more about our MD program and tracks
Every aspect of our MD program is intentionally designed to support you on your path to becoming a physician.
Flexible Start Dates: Choose from multiple entry terms in August, January, or April to begin your medical education at your convenience.
Average of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 residency placement rates. 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 October 2024.
Program and Track Highlights
- Global Recognition: SGU’s School of Medicine has been continuously accredited for decades, enabling our students to be eligible to practice in the US.
- Clinical Training: 85+ hospitals and health systems in the US, UK, and Canada offer clinical and ambulatory training and support.
- Legacy of Excellence: Join the network of over 23K+ graduates* who have impacted healthcare worldwide.
*Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
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