St. George's University (SGU)
Grenada, Caribbean | MD (4–7 Years) | English | #1 for US Residency Placement
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Grenada, West Indies, Caribbean
Capital
1977
Established
Type
Private Medical School
Duration
4-year MD (5, 6, 7-year tracks available)
Caribbean Ranking
#1 residency rates (2025, 2nd consecutive year)
Scholarships Since 2020
$140M+ USD
Programme
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Intake
January, May, August
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medium
English
USMLE Step 1 Pass Rate
81% (intl., first-time 2019–2023)⁺
US Residency Rate
89% (5-year avg, intl. graduates)
Accreditation
GMDC (Grenada) — WFME; ECFMG eligible
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medical Curriculum —— Year by Year
| Year/Phase | Focus | Key Subjects & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Basic Sci. I) | Foundational Sciences | Gross Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Neuroscience — Grenada campus; Northumbria UK option |
| Year 2 (Basic Sci. II) | Systems & Disease | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology — USMLE Step 1 focus; 81% intl. pass rate |
| Year 3 (Clinical I) | Core Rotations (USA/Canada/UK) | Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Family Medicine — 42 weeks core |
| Year 4 (Clinical II) | Advanced Clinical & Electives | 12–14 weeks additional rotations + 22–24 weeks electives at 100+ sites — USMLE Step 2 CK |
Overview
SGU (est. 1977) places more new doctors into the US healthcare system than any other medical school in the world — 1,049+ US residencies in 2025 with an 89% placement rate for international graduates. Three annual start dates, Northumbria UK partnership, and 100+ elective clinical sites.
Why Choose SGU?
- #1 globally for new US doctors — 1,049+ residencies in 2025
- 89% US residency placement rate (5-year average)
- 81% USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate
- 3 start dates/year
- Northumbria University UK partnership option
- No MCAT for international applicants
Life In Grenada
‘Spice Isle’ — beaches, rainforests, safe campus. ~2 years Grenada then US/Canada/UK clinical rotations.
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