Match Day 2025
St. George’s University Match Day 2025 Match Day is a monumental occasion for all aspiring doctors—the moment they discover where they are going for residency training. Through the basic sciences, through clinical training, they have had their sights set on this date for quite some time.
Residency Success At St. George’s University
St. George’s University has over 23K+ graduates in medicine who follow the philosophy of global education and apply their education at home and abroad. SGU graduates are pursuing professions or further education in over 50 countries around the world. They establish themselves in rewarding careers, having been enriched by their world network of colleagues and lifelong friends gained at St. George’s University. As part of their postgraduate training, medical students do a residency: additional training in a clinical setting such as a hospital or clinic. The majority of SGU medical graduates are US citizens or permanent residents, and therefore seek residency training in the US.
#SGUMatch
The best way to take part in the celebration is by tagging us at @stgeorgesu and/or by using #SGUMatch.*
Simply add it to your post. It will automatically appear on this page, and by clicking on it on any social media channel, you and your classmates will see the excitement that’s going on around you.
*Select photos/videos will be featured on our social media channels, St. George’s University website, and e-newsletters. Please note that by tagging us and using this hashtag, you are providing your consent to allow SGU to utilize them on these platforms.
*Select photos and videos will be featured on our social media channels, St. George’s University website, and e-newsletters. Please note that by using this hashtag, you are providing your consent to allow SGU to utilize them on these platforms.
🎓 From white coats to caps and gowns, your moment is ONE WEEK away! Tag your grad squad in the comments!
SOM: June 7 at 10am EST and 3pm EST, June 8 at 3pm EST
SVM: June 8 at 10am EST
All commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed on our website, Facebook, and YouTube channels. Tag @stgeorgesu to join the celebration and share your moments! #SGUGrad
Photo of the Week: Honoring excellence in public health! ✨
Hats off to the newest Delta Omega Honorary Society inductees in SGU’s Gamma Kappa Chapter within the Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine:
🎓 Terrisha Walcott-Pierre (Grenada) – Environmental & Occupational Health
🎓 Christian von Tippelskirch (USA) – Environmental & Occupational Health
🎓 Simone Pierre (Grenada) – Preventive Medicine
Founded in 1924 at Johns Hopkins University, Delta Omega honors top public health scholars and leaders through a highly selective process based on academic distinction and service.
We are proud of our newest members and the global impact they’re set to make!
Photo courtesy of Terrisha Walcott-Pierre
🏆 Congratulations to fourth-year SVM student Mike Starrett (@mike.s.dogtor)!
Mike was recently awarded the Equine Health Program Special Focus Award - Orthopedics/Sports Medicine from North Carolina State University, where he is completing his clinical year.
Dr. Carrie Jacobs presented the award and cited Mike`s "hard work, curiosity, critical thinking, and dedication to learning."
Mike says, "Receiving this award and support from NC State has been truly humbling. It has reinforced my commitment to both equine and small animal practice and has given me even greater motivation to pursue my career goals. I am also deeply appreciative of the ongoing support from everyone at SGU, whose dedication to my learning has been invaluable throughout my journey.”
A native of Utah, Mike`s passion for veterinary medicine stems from a lifelong love of animals and a deep sense of responsibility to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. "I truly couldn’t imagine myself in any other field."
"I chose SGU because of its unique environment and the incredible opportunities it offered to pursue my passions. The supportive community and diverse clinical experiences have played a significant role in shaping my education and career outlook. Looking ahead, my goal is to practice mixed small animal and equine general practice. I am particularly passionate about increasing access to high-quality veterinary care for owners who may not have the resources to seek treatment at referral hospitals."
Join us in congratulating Mike on his honor from NCSU! 🎉 We wish you all the best on your journey to making a big impact in veterinary medicine!
POV: that "graduated!" feeling 🥰
With more than 300 graduates representing over 24 countries, the recent Grenada Commencement Ceremony was a momentous milestone for the Class of 2025!
Find the full photo album on our Facebook page and read a recap of the ceremony at the link in our bio! #SGUGrad
Photo of the Week: "Mastered it with a 4.0 🎓" -Marvin Salfarlie, BSc `23, MBA `25
Class of 2025: what was your biggest accomplishment at SGU? #SGUGrad
🎓 “The work is done!” Relive the unforgettable moments, proud smiles, and joyous celebrations from the 2025 Grenada Commencement Ceremony. 🎉✨ Tag a grad in the comments to congratulate them on their hard work! #SGUGrad
✨ "Recognizing their accomplishments reflects the collective spirit of excellence that defines the SGU School of Veterinary Medicine."
Congratulations to Term Awards recipients and the newest inductees into the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta!
Read a recap of the two ceremonies, and find the full list of winners and inductees at the link in our bio. 🏆
🎓 The wait is over!
We’re celebrating the incredible achievements of the Class of 2025 from the Schools of Arts & Sciences and Graduate Studies! Join us live as we honor their hard work, resilience, and journey into the future.
📅 Saturday, May 17
🕒 10am AST
📍 Streaming Live on sgu.edu/livestream, and @StGeorgesU on Facebook and YouTube
Share your celebrations with us by tagging @StGeorgesU! #SGUGrad 🎉
Messages From Faculty and Staff
Myanna Charles, MD ’16, MPH ’21, PGCME
Assistant Dean of Students, Department of Clinical Skills
Residency Advice
“Don’t ever forget why you pursued medicine… residency is hard but extremely rewarding. The days go by slowly but the years will pass quickly. Enjoy the ride, keep doing the hard work and trust the process.”
Saad Hasnain, MD ’24
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Location: Hunt Regional Medical Center
“This is a pivotal time in your life-but at the same time, just one short period in a span of so much. This alone doesn’t define you. Take what you can learn from every moment and use it to become the best physician and human you can. Don’t lose site of the person you were before all of this and the person you ultimately want to become. This will keep you grounded.”
Jessica Willett, MD ’13
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Location: San Joaquin General Hospital
“Be a hard worker, show up on time (early), be dependable, be yourself. Learning the medicine is the easy part. Being a good person, being professional and accountable cannot be taught.”
Nicholas Panting, MD ’19
Specialty: Family Medicine & Obstetrics
Location: Elkhart, IN
The first three months will be a learning curve to your program’s processes, procedures, and EMR down, so give yourself some grace. In months four to six, you’ll settle in, become efficient, and imposter syndrome will start to fade. Intern year is challenging, but it gets easier. By the end of the year, you’ll be more confident in your ability to make decisions and care for patients.
Julie Hansen, MD ’22
Specialty: Internal Medicine, Research Track
Location: Medical College of Wisconsin
“Do your best to carry out any tasks as efficiently and competently as you can. Be curious about any abnormal findings. It’s your job to sound the alarm if something is off and investigate. Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and don’t neglect your friends & family. This is all about finding balance as you get better at your practice. Most of all, enjoy yourself and have fun. You’ve finally arrived!”
David Thomas, MD ’12
Specialty: Transplant & Oncology Infectious Diseases
Location: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
“First and foremost congratulations, what you have achieved is truly monumental. Do not think of residency as a destination or finish line. This is a new and equally demanding challenge and adventure that will push you to your limits and be reward you equally. Enjoy the hustle-both ups and downs-you will one day look back upon it with nostalgia.”
Mahdi Khattabi, MD ’21
Specialty: Trauma Surgery
Location: NYC
“The 8 laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition and repetition.” – Quote by John Wooden.
Have passion in what you pursue and have fun with it….GOOD LUCK!”
Joseph SchianodiCola, MD ’85
Specialty: Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine
Location: Brookdale/Brooklyn
“It’ll feel like a rollercoaster but embrace every moment and take it in. This is the day you’ve worked so hard for! Having formerly been SGA-C president, the SGU staff is always available for guidance as well. Good luck!”
Ramona Mittal, MD ’23
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Location: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, NJ
Downloads
Share your exciting news using one of our Match Day signs and we’ll share your posts on social media and on this page. Be sure to use the hashtag #SGUMatch
Print it, fill it, and post it.
Use Our GIFs Too!
Search terms like #MatchDay #SGUMatch
#SGU #StGeorgesUniversity #Doctor #MD
to use these on Instagram Stories.
Playlist
Match Day Social Media Tips & Tricks
Search terms like #MatchDay #SGUMatch
#SGU #StGeorgesUniversity #Doctor #MD
to use these on Instagram Stories.
Wardrobe
- The Match Day t-shirt in your celebration kit is a great choice.
- Your white coat is another way to showcase your achievement.
- Professional clothing is also an option. Use of color with shirts/tops is ideal. Try to avoid fluorescents and black and white. Polish and color win the day.
Background
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Be aware of your background. Remove any potentially distracting or unwanted items from the shot.
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Have the background lit with some lamps or pull back the curtains from your windows if the room is dark. Ideally, don’t take the photo with a window right behind you as the camera will struggle with lighting.
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Make sure light is coming from behind the camera toward your face. Always be aware of your surroundings. If filming at your home make sure pets and children aren’t in the frame. When on location at an office or hospital keep patients and staff out of frame.
Framing & Camera Positions
- Always make sure you are in the center of the frame.
- Provide both vertical and horizontal options when taking both still images and motion videos (when possible).
*Share your photos and videos with us using #SGUMatch! Select photos and videos will be featured on our social media channels, St. George’s University website, and e-newsletters. Please note that by using this hashtag, you are providing your consent to allow SGU to utilize them on these platforms. Your privacy is very important. You may want to consider whether to share your name and match location before adding the #SGUMatch hashtag.