Explore a Medical Career in the US or UK with St. George's University

Founded in 1976 with the goal of drawing the best talent and practices from around the world, SGU is the largest source of physicians licensed in the US - more than any other medical school in the world¹.
As a student pursuing Biomedical Science or a related field, you might be considering a medical career in the US or UK. Eligible students can gain admission into the 4-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program with SGU, with the flexibility to start in Grenada, the Caribbean, this August, or in the UK starting this September.  

About the MD Program
The first two years of the MD program are on-campus learning experiences called the basic sciences. During the final two years, you will have the chance to complete clinical rotations across US and UK healthcare systems at over 75 hospitals and health centres².

Get to Know SGU

• 22,000 School of Medicine graduates who have entered the global healthcare system³.
• Accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) which has been recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME).
• International SGU students taking the USMLE 1 for the first time 2018-2022 had a 90% pass rate⁴.
• 88% US residency placement rate for international graduates over the last five years⁵.
• International SGU students taking the USMLE 2 for the first time 2019-2023 had a 91% pass rate⁶.

1 According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2021.
2 sgu.edu/hospitals
3 Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2023.
4 Total results from the five calendar years 2018-2022. 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. 
5 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 April 2024.
6 Total results from the five academic years 2019-2023. 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. 

SGU Graduates
"SGU provided a comprehensive medical education that prepared me to be successful in the US healthcare system. During my clinical rotations in the US, I was provided hands-on experience and exposure to the American healthcare system. This made my transition to residency and practicing medicine in the US smoother.” - Dr. Julia Hweyryoung Cho, 4-Year Medicine Program, graduated in 2022.

“SGU was an excellent decision as they provided me the opportunity to study medicine, form lifelong relationships and connections with people from various countries worldwide, and ultimately match into my first-choice program in internal medicine.” - Dr. Ifeatu Egwuatu, 4-Year Medicine Program, graduated in 2023.