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.
“It is our responsibility to remind all practitioners that we strive to place the interests, values and dignity of all people at the core of our careers.”
Congratulations to our 75 aspiring doctors who were recently inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society!
Read more about the society, student projects, and a recap of the ceremony at the link in our bio, and find the full photo album on our Facebook page!
📸 Photo of the Week: "We started vet school as strangers and graduated as a family. Couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to get me through those late-night study sessions. Here’s to our next chapter! 🍾🩺" -Esperanza Pardo, DVM `25
Tag your SGU family! 💙
✨ "This world needs more good news—more dedication, more passion, more caring for animal life on this planet than ever before." 🐾🎓
Congratulations to the School of Veterinary Medicine`s Class of 2025!
Read a recap of the ceremony at the link in our bio. How does it feel to finally be called "doctor"?
🎓 "Remember you are now ambassadors of our great institution, poised to make a difference and shape the future."
Read a recap of the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies for the School of Medicine at the link in our bio.
Congratulations, Doctors! 🥼✨
✨ “This year’s summit was more than a conference—it was a community experience.” 👥
The 2025 Education Summit at SGU was an exciting event that united attendees around the powerful theme “Transformative Education in Local Communities.” Educators, scholars, creatives, and students enjoyed two days of 27 academic presentations, four plenary sessions, eight exhibitions, over 11 hours of certified professional development, and much more.
Read more at the link in our bio! What was your biggest takeaway from this year`s event?
🎉 Doctors for life! Relive the joy, pride, and paw-sitive energy of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s 2025 Commencement! 🎓🐾 #SGUGrad
🎓 Finally MDs—here’s to the SOM Class of 2025! Tag your SGU crew, share the reel, and relive the moment you were officially called “doctor!” ✨ #SGUGrad
🎓 Ahead of Sunday`s School of Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony, meet your 2025 class speaker, Lindsay Ferguson (@thelindsayfergo)! 🎉
The future Dr. Ferguson hails from Gilbert, Arizona, and has accepted a position as an Intern at a busy 24-hour, twelve-doctor, small animal practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is passionate about critical care, diagnostic imaging, and volunteering in
underprivileged areas.
When she found out she had been voted to be the class speaker by her peers, she was overwhelmed with emotion. "There`s no way to describe the joy I felt as I read the email from Dr. Paterson. It`s so fulfilling to get to see everyone on the other side of this journey and be able to address all my classmates one last time!"
"SGU has given me more than just a doctorate, it has shaped me into the person I always wished was possible. I have a forever family and together, we have all created something so special - a promising future! I am so pumped to commemorate our time together and give some final words of encouragement. I am proud to be a part of the graduating class of 2025, and I`m humbled to be chosen for this great honor."
Tune in to hear Lindsay`s speech and see the newest class of veterinarians cross the stage! 📅 Sunday, 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 🎉
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.