Residency Stats
No other medical school in the world provides more new doctors to the US healthcare system. Over 940 US residencies in 2024.
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 October 2024.
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 October 2024.
For the eleventh 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 October 2024.
For the eleventh 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 October 2024.
Largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last eleven years. Over 940 US residencies in 2024.
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 October 2024.
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 October 2024.
In 2024, SGU placed over 940 graduates into US residencies … and counting.
Data as of October 2024.
940+ US residencies in 22 specialties in 2024.
Data as of October 2024.
940+ US residencies across 40 states and the District of Columbia in over 20 specialties in 2024.
Data as of October 2024.
95% US residency placement rate for graduates over the last five years.
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.
95% US residency placement rate for US graduates over the last five years.
Average of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 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 October 2024.
96% US residency placement rate for US graduates in 2024.
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 2023-2024 academic year. Data as of October 2024.
SGU graduates have practiced at all US News and World Report 2024-2025 Best US Hospitals
According to US News and World Report, 2024-2025.
323 graduates obtained US surgical residencies over the last 5 years.
Data as of October 2024
474 graduates obtained US pediatrics residencies over the last 5 years.
Data as of October 2024
100 graduates obtained US anesthesiology residencies over the last 5 years.
Data as of October 2024
303 graduates obtained US psychiatry residencies the last 5 years.
Data as of October 2024
In 2024, 65% of US residencies were placed in primary care specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and OB/GYN.
Data as of October 2024
SGU’s 2024 matched graduates are from 46 countries.
Data as of October 2024
In 2024, over 60% of the US residencies placed were in NY, NJ, FL, CA, and TX.
Data as of October 2024
Largest Source Of Doctors
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
SGU is the largest source of physicians for the entire US workforce.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023
SGU is the largest source of doctors for the entire US workforce.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023
SGU is the largest source of actively licensed physicians in the entire US workforce.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023
SGU is the largest source of physicians for the United States.
According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2023
USMLE
SGU students from the US taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had an 84% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. 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.
SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had a 89% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. 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.
SGU students from the US and Canada taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had a 84% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. 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.
The over 6,000 SGU students from around the world, representing more than 90 countries, who took the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had a 84% pass rate.
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.
In 2019-2023, over 6,200 SGU students took the USMLE Step 1 for the first time and achieved an 84% pass rate.
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.
International SGU students taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had a 85% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. 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.
Non-US SGU students taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had a 88% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. 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.
SGU students from the US taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 90% pass rate.
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.
SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 95% pass rate.
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.
SGU students from the US and Canada taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 90% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. 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.
International SGU students taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 94% 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.
Non-US SGU students taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 94% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. 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.
SGU students from nearly 90 countries around the world taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 90% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. 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.
In 2020-2024, over 5,400 SGU students took the USMLE Step 2 for the first time and achieved a 90% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2019-2023. 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.
Graduation & Attrition
SGU’s School of Medicine graduation rate is 80% for all students who began in 2018.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program as of May 2024.
Vet
74% pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) in 2023-24.
According to International Council of Veterinary Assessment 2023-24 annual report.
82% pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years 2020-2024.
According to International Council of Veterinary Assessment reports, 2020-2024.
30+ affiliated universities in six countries offer hands-on clinical training.
https://www.sgu.edu/academic-programs/school-of-veterinary-medicine/dvm/affiliated-clinical-universities/ or www.sgu.edu/clinical-universities
St. George's University's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMACOE).
Grad Totals
All Schools
Over 31,000 graduates across all schools.
Based on the number of students who have completed a degree at St. George's University from 1981-2024.
Over 31,000 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 1981-2024.
St. George’s University has over 31,000 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 the number of students who have completed a degree at St. George's University from 1981-2024.
School of Medicine
Over 23,000 School of Medicine graduates.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
SGU has contributed over 23,000 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 1981-2024.
23,000 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 1981-2024.
St. George’s University has over 23,000 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 1981-2024.
St. George’s University has over 23,000 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 1981-2024.
School of Medicine / School of Veterinary Medicine
Over 26,000 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 1981-2024.
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 1981-2024.
St. George’s University has over 26,000 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 1981-2024.
School of Veterinary Medicine
Over 2,700 School of Veterinary Medicine graduates
Based on number of students who have completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program from 2003-2024.
St. George’s University has more than 2,700 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 2003-2024.
School of Arts & Sciences / School of Graduate Studies
Over 2,300 School of Arts and Sciences graduates.
Based on number of students who have completed a degree within the School of Arts and Sciences from 1999-2024. *Data as of October 2024.
Over 2,400 School of Graduate Studies graduates.
Based on number of students who have completed a degree within the School of Graduate Studies from 1998-2024. *Data as of October 2024.
Canada
SGU is the 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 October 2024.
In 2024, SGU placed over 940 graduates into US residencies … and counting.
Data as of October 2024.
94% US residency placement rate for Canadian graduates over the last five years.
Average of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 October 2024.
97% US and Canadian residency placement rate for Canadian graduates in 2024.
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 2023-2024 academic year. Data as of October 2024.
94% residency placement rate for Canadian and international graduates in 2024.
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 2023-2024 academic year. Data as of October 2024.
St. George’s University has placed 203 Canadian graduates into Canadian residencies.
Data as of October 2024.
SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had a 89% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. 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.
SGU students from Canada taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 95% pass rate.
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.
2,200+ SGU School of Medicine graduates are from Canada.
Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
Over 90% of Canadian four-year MD entering students obtained a scholarship in the 2023-24 academic year.
Data as of October 2024.
Caribbean
SGU has graduated over 920 physicians from the Caribbean.
Based on number of Caribbean students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
87% USMLE Step 1 pass rate for Caribbean first-time test takers over the last five years.
Average of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 scores. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of Caribbean students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of Caribbean students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time. In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.
International
International SGU students taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had an 85% pass rate.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. 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.
The over 6,200 SGU students from around the world, representing more than 90 countries, who took the USMLE 1 for the first time 2019-2023 had an 84% pass rate.
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.
88% US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last five years.
Average of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 October 2024.
90% residency placement rate for 2024 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 2023-2024 academic year. Data as of October 2024.
94% residency placement rate for Canadian and international graduates in 2024.
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 2023-2024 academic year. Data as of October 2024.
289 SGU doctors have been registered with the General Medical Council in the UK.
Data as of October 2024.
SGU has more international students than 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.
1,741 MD graduates have participated in the SGU/NU Four-Year MD Program.
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.
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.
Non-US SGU students taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2020-2024 had a 94% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. 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.
In 2020-2024, over 5,400 SGU students took the USMLE Step 2 for the first time and achieved a 90% pass rate.
Total results from the five academic years 2020-2024. 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.
International medical graduates comprise approximately 23% of the total active physician workforce in the US in 2022.
According to 2022 FSMB physician licensure data.
Clinical and ambulatory training and support in 75+ hospitals and health systems in three countries.
www.sgu.edu/academic-programs/school-of-medicine/affiliated-hospitals
Miscellany
75+ hospitals and health systems in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom offer clinical and ambulatory training and support
https://www.sgu.edu/academic-programs/school-of-medicine/affiliated-hospitals/ or https://www.sgu.edu/hospitals
More than $71M 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.
Grants of up to $20,000 are available to veterans.
The NCFMEA and US Department of Education deemed SGU accreditation comparable to US accreditation.
https://sites.ed.gov/ncfmea/comparability-decisions
Nearly 50% of SGU's four-year MD students are over the age of 25.
Average of 2019, 2020, 2021 academic years.
SGU’s School of Medicine US Title IV federal student aid cohort default rate1 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.