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Largest
Provider

of doctors into first-year US residencies

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/expected graduate and residency placement data as of March 2023.

94%

USMLE Step 1 pass rate for international first-time test takers over the last three years

Average of Academic Years 2019, 2020, 2021 scores. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of International students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time. International students are non-US students.

20K

SGU 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 1981-2022.

520

SGU School of Medicine graduates from Africa

Data as of March 2021.

FOCUSED ON STUDENT SUCCESS

We dedicate ourselves to providing the training and tools needed for medical students to succeed. And the results are clear in our outcomes. In 2023, SGU placed 1,000+ into US residencies in over 20 specialties.1

1Data as of June 2023.

Welcome Environment for All Backgrounds

SGU has nearly as many international students as all US medical schools combined.1 Our global campus provides a nurturing home for students from all backgrounds to develop their medical skills. Our students also benefit by learning from each other and the community – real-world exposure that gives them an advantage in hands-on medical practice.
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1) *Data as of October 2020. International student enrollment in US medical schools = 1,294; SGU international student enrollment = 1,267. These numbers do not include US citizens or permanent residents.

Inclusive Environment for All Backgrounds

SGU has nearly as many international students as all US medical schools combined.1 Our global campus provides a nurturing home for students from all backgrounds to excel as medical leaders. Our students also benefit by learning from each other and the community – real-world exposure that gives them an advantage in hands-on medical practice.
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1) *Data as of October 2020. International student enrollment in US medical schools = 1,294; SGU international student enrollment = 1,267. These numbers do not include US citizens or permanent residents.

OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS

The quality of SGU’s education is only matched by the various options it offers for students to study the clinical curriculum across the US, UK, and Canada, and connect with our vast alumni network. Each student can choose their own journey.

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OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS

The quality of SGU’s education is only matched by the various options it offers for students to study the clinical curriculum across the US, UK, and Canada, and connect with our vast alumni network. Each student can choose their own journey.

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Student-Centered Education

Even before school starts – through graduation – we proactively reach out to students to provide academic and emotional support resources from a vast team of coaches and counselors. We are committed to helping students succeed academically and for key medical milestones like the USMLE.

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Student-Centered Education

Even before school starts – through graduation – we proactively reach out to students to provide academic and emotional support resources from a vast team of coaches and counselors. We are committed to helping students succeed academically and for key medical milestones like the USMLE.

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COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

SGU strives to be at the forefront of medical training – with innovation like a virtual anatomy lab – so students can thrive in the modern medical world.

COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

SGU strives to be at the forefront of medical training – with innovation like a virtual anatomy lab – so students can thrive in the modern medical world.

Doctor Of Medicine Program: Pathway To Matching

Students enrolled in our School of Medicine program spend two years studying the basic sciences, followed by access to clinical training opportunities at over 70 leading hospitals and health systems in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Entry points are available for students with various levels of education – including Four, Five, Six and Seven-year pathways.

Bachelor’s degree in the requisite sciences

Advanced Levels: Minimum 3 subjects with A’s and B’s in Biology, Chemistry, and either Math or Physics; Math or Physics can be accepted at AS level with strong non-science third A level.

Approved Foundation Programs: SGU recognizes and approves a range of science/medical pathway programs.

Full IB Diploma: Requires a minimum score of 32 points; 3 HL science subjects recommended; minimum of 2 HL subjects required, which must include Chemistry and Biology; results 5 or higher.

Associate Degree: 60 credits (or equivalent), with Biology, Chemistry, and Math. (Not India)

Botswana Associates Degree: 55% or higher average.

Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE): Minimum 3 subjects BBB in Biology and Chemistry with either Math or Physics.

Secondary School Diploma: Strong science performance.

Further education: AS Levels, Baccalaureate, South Africa Matric, Higher School Exam, Irish Leaving Certificate.

BTEC: Diploma must be in the appropriate sciences with grades of Distinction.

American High School Diploma with AP test grades of 4 or 5 in Biology and/or Chemistry, or averages of 95%+.

Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) and West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE/WAEC): Minimum 6 subjects B2 including Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, English.

South African National Senior Certificate: Minimum grade B (70%) in 6 subjects that must include English, Life Sciences, Math and Physical Science.

IGCSE: B or better in minimum 6 subjects, which include Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and English

American High School Diploma

STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

“Early on in the curriculum, St. George’s University exposes students to the requirements and the skills necessary to be able to attain a residency. It’s done not only from an excellent academic standpoint, which helps you prepare for the USMLE,  but also in the diversity of clinical skills experiences and the number of rotations that you can do across the country.”
Njambi Mathenge, MD ‘14
Cardiology Fellow
Kenya

“I still have a smile on my face. I end every day feeling a sense of fulfillment. I think psychiatry for me specifically has been probably the best decision I’ve made so far, and that comes as a consequence of the other best decision I made which was going to St. George’s University”

Anuraag Baxi, MD ‘20
Psychiatry
India/UAE

MODERN CAMPUS

Our 42-acre Grenada campus is purpose-built for a safe, comfortable learning environment, with all of the amenities you’d find at home. Student wellness is at the heart of our campus with a brand new 8400 sq ft fitness center, a 24-hour medical clinic, and round-the-clock private security.

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Doctor Of Medicine Program: Pathway To Matching

A UK Pathway
to an MD Degree

Thanks to a partnership that exists between St. George’s University of Medicine and Northumbria University in Newcastle, SGU provides you with the opportunity to earn an MD and complete up to 50% of your degree in the United Kingdom.

A Pathway to an MD Degree starting in India

During the 5-year pathway, students will have the opportunity to experience global healthcare systems across several countries: Year 1 in India, Year 2 in the UK or Grenada, Year 3 in Grenada, and Years 4 and 5 in the US or UK.

An Investment In Your Future

Studying abroad to fulfill your dream of becoming an international MD doctor or medical researcher is a significant investment in your future. We understand that when you have to finance tuition fees for a 5-year MD pathway that add up to over $355,000*, you want to make sure that you choose a medical school that will give you the best chance of success. SGU School of Medicine offers a great pathway for international students, with over 40 years of experience and a strong track record of success:

*SGU School of Medicine total cumulative tuition fees for a 5-year MD pathway based on 2021/22 rates are $355,372 before any discounts or scholarships are applied.

“SGU taught me accountability, responsibility, and to be able to work hard to achieve my goal.”

Orapeleng Phuswane-Katse

Botswana

“St. George’s University appealed to me because it is similar to US schools. I had a good feeling about going to SGU, and I wasn’t disappointed.”

Nana Yaa Baffour-Awuah

Ghana

“SGU really exposed me to variety. When you go into St. George’s Hospital, there were some people who were incredibly grateful to have the students there.”

Onyemaechi Okolo

Nigeria

“I’m really glad that I took the opportunity to go to SGU. I met amazing people along the way, I met my husband, and I feel that if I’d stayed at home, I would not have been able to do what I’ve done and to experience the world like I have. I feel like I’m exactly where I need to be.”

Roxanne Graham

South Africa

“It’s nice to put in the work and see it pay off. SGU gives you the resources that allow you to succeed.”

Seleipiri Akobo

Nigeria

Download your SGU Prospectus for International Students

St. George’s University Prospectus
(ENGLISH)

SGU-Northumbria UK Medical Degree Pathway Prospectus

SGU-Ramaiah India Medical Degree Pathway

SGU Tuition Fees and Living Costs 2022-23

YOUR DREAM OF BECOMING A DOCTOR IS WITHIN REACH.

Start your journey toward becoming a doctor. We offer rolling admissions for our January, April and August classes.

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• No other medical school in the world provides more new doctors to the US healthcare system.*
* Data as of July 2021
• SGU is the largest provider of new doctors to the US healthcare system.*
* Data as of May 2022
• In 2021, SGU placed over 1,090 graduates into US residencies … and counting.*
* Data as of July 2021
• SGU graduates have practiced at all US News and World Report Top 20 US Hospitals.*
*According to US News and World Report, 2021-2022
• St. George’s University is the largest source of doctors for the entire US workforce.*
*According to FSMB physician licensure data, 2019

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