Stats
Canada
90%+
Over 90% of Canadian four-year MD entering students obtained a scholarship in the 2024-25 academic year.
Data as of September 2025.
2,400+
2,400+ SGU School of Medicine graduates are from Canada.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2025.
94%
Pass rate of SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of Canadian students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of Canadian 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
88%
Pass rate of SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of Canadian students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of Canadian 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.
209
St. George’s University has placed 209 Canadian graduates into Canadian residencies.
Data as of September 2025.
89%
Residency placement rate for Canadian and international graduates in 2025.
Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of Canadian or international students/graduates who obtained a residency divided by the total number of Canadian or international students/graduates who applied to a residency program in the 2024-2025 academic year. Data as of September 2025.
89%
US and Canadian Residency placement rate for Canadian graduates in 2025.
Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of Canadian students/graduates who obtained a US or Canadian residency divided by the total number of Canadian students/graduates who applied to a US or Canadian residency program in the 2024-2025 academic year. Data as of September 2025.
93%
US residency placement rate for Canadian graduates over the last five years.
Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of Canadian students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of Canadian students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of September 2025.
1,049+
In 2025, SGU placed over 1,049 graduates into US residencies … and counting.
Data as of April 2025.
Largest provider of doctors
into first-year residencies in North America.
As 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 September 2025.
Grad Totals
33K+
graduates in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, and other professions and disciplines are part of a strong alumni network. They have practiced in all 50 US states and more than 50 countries around the world.
Based on the number of students who have completed a degree at St. George's University from 1981-2025.
25K+
School of Medicine graduates
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2025.
25K+
SGU has contributed over 25,000 physicians to the global physician workforce, with students, graduates, and faculty from over 150 countries. They have practiced in every state in the US, as well as in more than 50 countries.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2025.
25K
25,000 SGU School of Medicine graduates in the US and around the world are part of a strong alumni network.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2025.
25K+
St. George’s University has over 25,000 School of Medicine graduates in the US 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 1981-2025.
25K+
St. George’s University has over 25,000 School of Medicine graduates in the US and around the world.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2025.
28K+
Over 28,000 MD and DVM graduates
Based on number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs from 1981-2025.
28K+
Over 26,000 School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine graduates
Based on number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs from 1981-2025.
28K+
St. George’s University has over 28,000 School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine graduates in the US and around the world who are part of a strong alumni network. They have practiced in all 50 US states and more than 50 countries around the world.
Based on number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs from 1981-2025.
3,000+
Over 3,000 School of Veterinary Medicine graduates
Based on number of students who have completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program from 2003-2025.
3,000+
St. George’s University has more than 3,000 School of Veterinary Medicine graduates in the US and around the world who are part of a strong alumni network. They have practiced in 49 US states and 16 countries worldwide.
Based on number of students who have completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program from 2003-2025.
2,400+
Over 2,400 School of Arts and Sciences graduates.
Based on number of students who have completed a degree within the School of Arts and Sciences from 1999-2025. *Data as of September 2025
2,700+
Over 2,700 School of Graduate Studies graduates.
Based on number of students who have completed a degree within the School of Graduate Studies from 1998-2025. *Data as of September 2025
Graduation & Attrition
82%
SGU’s School of Medicine graduation rate is 82% for all students who began in academic year 2018-2019.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program as of September 2025.
International
85+
Clinical and ambulatory training and support in 85+ hospitals and health systems in three countries
23%
International medical graduates comprise approximately 23% of the total active physician workforce in the US in 2022.
According to 2021 FSMB physician licensure data.
89%
of 2020-2021 SGU/NU Four-Year MD Program entering students received a scholarship.
85%
residency placement rate at the time of graduation for eligible 2021 SGU/NU graduates who applied for US residency Graduates who passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2.
Data as of September 2021.
90%
In 2021-2025, over 5,500 SGU students took the USMLE Step 2 for the first time and achieved a 90% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. 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.
94%
Non-US SGU students taking the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of non-US (non-US citizen/permanent resident) students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of non-US (non-US citizen/permanent residents) 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
93%
International SGU students taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 93% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of international (non-US citizens/permanent residents and Canadian) students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of international (non-US citizens/permanent residents and Canadian) 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.
96%
USMLE Step 1 pass rate for all first-time test takers from the SGU/NU four-year program, 2019-2023.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of SGU/NU MD4 students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of SGU/NU MD4 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.
1,816
MD graduates have participated in the SGU/NU Four-Year MD Program
SGU has nearly as many international students as all US medical schools combined.
AAMC data as of October 2023 reports 97,903 enrolled students in US medical schools and 1.25% as international students.. International student enrollment in US medical schools = 1223; 2024 SGU international student enrollment = 1,527. These numbers do not include US citizens or permanent residents.
312
SGU doctors have been registered with the General Medical Council in the UK.
Data as of September 2025.
89%
residency placement rate for Canadian and international graduates in 2025.
Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of Canadian or international students/graduates who obtained a residency divided by the total number of Canadian or international students/graduates who applied to a residency program in the 2024-2025 academic year. Data as of September 2025.
88%
residency placement rate for 2025 international graduates who applied for US residencies.
Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of international students/graduates (non-US or Canadian) who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of international students/graduates who applied to a US residency in the 2024-2025 academic year. Data as of September 2025
89%
US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last five years.
Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of international students/graduates (non-US or Canadian) who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of international students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of September 2025.
5,500+
The over 5,500 SGU students from around the world, representing more than 90 countries, who took the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2020-2024 had an 83% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. 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.
81%
International SGU students taking the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2020-2024 had an 81% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of international (non-US citizen/permanent resident or Canadian) students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of international 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.
Largest Source of Doctors
Largest source of physicians
SGU is the largest source of physicians for the United States.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023.
Largest source of actively licensed physicians
SGU is the largest source of actively licensed physicians in the entire US workforce.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023.
Largest source of doctors
SGU is the largest source of doctors for the entire US workforce.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023.
Largest source of physicians
SGU is the largest source of physicians for the entire US workforce.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023.
Largest source of physicians
SGU is the largest source of physicians licensed in the US—more than any other medical school in the world.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023.
Miscellaneous
$65K
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$71M
More than $71 million in SGU scholarships were granted to entering MD students in the 2023-24 academic year.
Data as of October 2024. The scholarship total represents assistance for the duration of students’ four-year MD program.
8
affiliated hospitals and health systems in Florida offer clinical and ambulatory training
6
affiliated hospitals and health systems in Maryland offer clinical and ambulatory training
13
affiliated hospitals and health systems in California offer clinical and ambulatory training
16
affiliated hospitals and health systems in New Jersey offer clinical and ambulatory training
18
affiliated hospitals and health systems in New York offer clinical and ambulatory training
75+
affiliated hospitals and health systems in the US offer clinical and ambulatory training
75+
affiliated hospitals and health systems in the US and the United Kingdom offer clinical and ambulatory training
85+
hospitals and health systems in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom offer clinical and ambulatory training and support
37%
Less than 37% of applicants for the 2021-2022 academic year were accepted and matriculated into a US MD program.
According to 2022 AAMC data.
3,099
In 2022, 3,099 US citizen IMGs matched into residencies through the National Residency Matching Program.
According to 2022 NRMP match data.
0.9%
SGU’s School of Medicine US Title IV federal student aid cohort default rate is below one percent (0.9%) for federal fiscal year 2018, the most recently available data, which is below the “national cohort default rate” at schools participating in US federal loan programs (7.3%)2 for that year.
The US Title IV federal student aid cohort default rate is the percentage of a school’s US Title IV eligible borrowers who enter repayment during a particular federal fiscal year and default on their federal student aid obligations. SGU students who are US citizens or permanent residents and are enrolled in the four-year medical degree program are eligible to receive US federal aid. 2 Most recent data available at Official Cohort Default Rates for Schools. The default rate for schools participating in US federal loan programs is inclusive of all eligible federal aid programs at such institutions (undergraduate, certificate, graduate, and professional). SGU’s School of Medicine cohort default rate represents its four-year medical degree program.
50%
Nearly 50% of SGU's four-year MD students are over the age of 25.
Average of 2019, 2020, 2021 academic years.
Residencies & New Doctors
64%
In 2025, 64% of the US residencies placed were in NY, NJ, FL, CA, and TX
Data as of September 2025
48
SGU's 2025 matched graduates are from 48 countries.
Data as of September 2025
65%
In 2025, 65% of US residencies were placed in primary care specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and OB/GYN.
Data as of September 2025
310
graduates obtained US psychiatry residencies the last 5 years.
Data as of September 2025
97
graduates obtained US anesthesiology residencies over the last 5 years.
Data as of September 2025
476
graduates obtained US pediatrics residencies over the last 5 years.
Data as of September 2025
342
graduates obtained US surgical residencies over the last 5 years.
Data as of September 2025
SGU graduates
have practiced at all US News and World Report 2025-2026 Best US Hospitals
According to US News and World Report, 2025-2026.
92%
US residency placement rate for US graduates over the last five years.
Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of US students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of US students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in the 2024-2025 academic year. Data as of September 2025.
1,049+
US residencies across 42 states and the District of Columbia in 20 specialties in 2025
Data as of September 2025
1,049+
US residencies in 20 specialties in 2025.
Data as of September 2025
1,049+
In 2025, SGU placed 1049 graduates into US residencies … and counting.
Data as of September 2025
Largest provider of doctors
into first-year US residencies for the last eleven years. Over 1,035 US residencies in 2025.
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 September 2025.
11th Year in a row
SGU secured more US residency positions than any medical school in the world.
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 September 2025.
No other medical school in the world provides more new doctors to the US healthcare system.
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 September 2025.
11th Year in a row
SGU is the largest provider of new doctors to the US healthcare system.
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 September 2025.
Largest Provider
of new doctors to the US healthcare system
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 September 2025.
94%
US residency placement rate for graduates over the last five years.
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 September 2025.
95%
US residency placement rate for US graduates over the last five years.
Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of US students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of US students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of September 2025.
1,049+
US residencies in 2025. No other medical school in the world provides more new doctors to the US healthcare system.
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 September 2025.
USMLE
90%
Pass rate of over 5,500 SGU students who took the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. 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.
90%
Pass rate of SGU students from nearly 90 countries around the world who took the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. 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
94%
Pass rate of non-US SGU students taking the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of non-US (non-US citizen/permanent resident) students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of non-US (non-US citizen/permanent residents) 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
93%
Pass rate of international SGU students taking the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of international (non-US citizens/permanent residents and Canadian) students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of international (non-US citizens/permanent residents and Canadian) 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
90%
Pass rate of SGU students from the US and Canada taking the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of US citizens/permanent residents and Canadian students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of US and Canadian 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
94%
Pass rate of SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of Canadian students passing USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of Canadian 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
89%
Pass rate of SGU students from the US taking the USMLE Step 2 for the first time 2021-2025.
Total results from the five academic years 2021-2025. 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
85%
Pass rate of non-US SGU students taking the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of non-US (non-US citizen/permanent resident) SGU students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of non-US (non-US citizen/permanent resident) 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 science courses.
81%
Pass rate of international SGU students taking the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of international (non-US citizen/permanent resident or Canadian) students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of international 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.
83%
Pass rate of the over 5,500 SGU students who took the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. 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.
83%
Pass rate of the over 5,500 SGU students from around the world, representing more than 90 countries who took the USMLE 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. 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.
83%
Pass rate of SGU students from the US and Canada taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of US citizens/permanent residents or Canadian students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of US or Canadian 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.
88%
Pass rate of SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of Canadian students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of Canadian 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.
82%
Pass rate of SGU students from the US taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2020-2024.
Total results from the five calendar years 2020-2024. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of US students (US citizens/permanent residents) passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of US 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.
Veterinary
0.0%
SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine US Title IV federal student aid cohort default rate* is 0.0% for federal fiscal year 2018, the most recently available data, which is below the “national cohort default rate” at schools participating in US federal loan programs (7.3%)≈ for that year.
*The US Title IV federal student aid cohort default rate is the percentage of a school’s US Title IV eligible borrowers who enter repayment during a particular federal fiscal year and default on their federal student aid obligations. SGU students who are US citizens or permanent residents and are enrolled in the 4-year veterinary medical degree program are eligible to receive US federal aid. ≈ Most recent data available at Official Cohort Default Rates for Schools. The default rate for schools participating in US federal loan programs is inclusive of all eligible federal aid programs at such institutions (undergraduate, certificate, graduate, and professional). SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine cohort default rate represents its 4-year veterinary medical degree program
87%
SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine graduation rate is 87% for all students who began in academic year 2019.
Completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program to date.
St. George's University's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMACOE).
30+
affiliated universities in seven countries offer hands-on clinical training
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Although this ratio varies semester-to-semester based on enrollment numbers, this number represents the average student-to-faculty ratio in 100% of classes and labs for the 2021-2022 academic year.
84.3%
pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years
From 2023 onward, SGUSVM calculates pass rates using the International Council on Veterinary Assessment's (ICVA) annual report to reflect its biannual graduation schedule (January and June). Pass rates for earlier years are reported directly by ICVA and do not account for this schedule.
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Learn more about our MD program and tracks
Every aspect of our MD program and tracks are intentionally designed to support you on your path to becoming a physician.
Flexible Start Dates: Choose from multiple entry terms in January, April, or August 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 United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom offer clinical and ambulatory training and support
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*Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2025.
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