Why International Students Choose St. George’s University for Their Medical Degree
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Choosing where to study medicine is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as an aspiring doctor. For many international students, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, offers a proven path to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with hands-on clinical experience to prepare you for residency.
SGU’s network of more than 23,000 graduates have practiced in every US state and over 50 countries.¹ Meet graduates from India, Nigeria, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Uganda who share why they chose SGU and how it helped launch their medical dreams.
Academic excellence and comprehensive support
At SGU, you’ll benefit from blended medical training with personalised academic and career support, along with problem-based learning, small group tutorials, and integrated multiple-choice question banks to reinforce key concepts.
Yat Ching Fung, MD ’24, from Hong Kong, now an obstetrics and gynaecology resident at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital in Michigan, valued SGU’s approach:
“The school provides not only didactic lectures but problem-based learning, small group tutorials, and iMCQs where I learned the materials with my colleagues. Regular assessments helped me stay on track while collaborative learning prepared me to think critically in clinical settings.”
Ogenetega “Jeremiah” Madedor, MD ’20, originally from Nigeria, is now an infectious disease resident at MedStar Health–Georgetown University Hospital, shared: “SGU took a student who was a potential diamond in the mine and refined him. With great resources, teaching, and great hospitals to rotate at, my experience couldn’t have been any better.”
For Sarthak Kulshreshtha, MD ’23, from India, the Department of Educational Services (DES) was pivotal: “They offer tutoring, academic coaching, workshops, and study resources. Those tools were key in preparing me for the USMLE and for clinical success.”
Globally diverse and inclusive community
SGU’s community represents over 150 countries, creating a vibrant, supportive environment that helps you build cultural competence—an essential skill for modern medical practice.
Dr. Madedor describes SGU as “the perfect fit” because of its diversity and the cultural experiences on the island and during clinical rotations.
Geraldine Nabeta, MD ’23, from Uganda, adds: “There’s an opportunity to build community with other African students, which has been a very joyful part of my time at SGU.”
Campus facilities
SGU’s Grenada campus supports both academic success and well-being, with modern facilities, beautiful surroundings, and a layout that makes it easy to balance learning and life. Resha Ganthan, MD ’23, from Malaysia, noted: “The campus in Grenada is very modern. There are multiple study halls located across campus that made studying easy.”
Start your journey
Following clinical rotations in the UK and US, many SGU graduates match into competitive US residency programs, while others stay in the UK or practice elsewhere. SGU’s international graduates show that with the right training and support, medical school success is within reach—no matter where you’re from.
Take the next step and learn more about SGU’s MD program and available tracks.
¹ Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981–2024.