St. George’s University has been providing the world with highly trained doctors for more than 40 years and has an extensive international network of over 18,000 MD alumni around the world.
In addition to four-, five-, six- and seven-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programmes, the School of Medicine awards master’s degrees in public health, epidemiology, microbiology, and other sciences, as well as PhDs across many other disciplines.
Students in the OR
The School of Medicine is committed to student success within an international academic environment and has outstanding international student success rates. In 2019, St. George’s University’s international students achieved a 97% first-time pass rate on the USMLE Step 1*. 92% of eligible non-US 2020 graduates who applied for US postgraduate positions obtained one at the time of graduation**.
Furthermore, the School of Medicine has nearly as many international students as all US medical schools combined ***and its graduates have practiced in all 20 Top Hospitals in the US, as ranked in US News & World Report 2020-2021.
SGU has a large network of 70+ affiliated hospitals and health centres in the US and in the UK. Therefore, all eligible students complete their clinical rotations in those two countries. SGU School of Medicine graduates have practiced in all 50 US states and more than 50 countries around the world.
SGU 's True Blue Campus in Grenada
Why choose SGU medical school?
• SGU School of Medicine is approved by The Medical Council of Thailand and its graduates are eligible to sit for the Thai licensing examination
• No medical entrance exams like MCAT or BMAT are required for international students
• Students can choose to start their MD program in the UK or Grenada
• 145 SGU doctors have been registered with the General Medical Council in the UK
• Student population: 77% US citizens and 23% non-US citizens (international)
• In Asia, SGU has produced 730 MD graduates, and 270+ students currently studying
• Various entry points to suit high school and university applicants
Hear from SGU MD alumni from Thailand
For Thai students who are considering their next step, Dr. Boonyanuth Maturostrakul said: “If you try hard enough, your dreams will come true.”
“Seven years ago, I don’t think I could even see the finish line,” Dr. Tanathun Kajornsakchai said. “I just did the best I could every day and, looking back, it was a very good experience. Everything has worked out in my favour. I’ll always remember where I’m from and how lucky I am to be in this position.”
Next Step
Our August/ September 2021 intake is now open for application. If you are interested in learning more about how to become an MD student at SGU, visit our webpage or speak with SGU representative in Thailand today via email at njiemvit@sgu.edu or Line ID: beezii3
*Data as of September 2020. International students are non-US, non-Canadian students
**Data as of September 2020. International graduates are non-US citizens or permanent residents
***International student enrollment in US medical schools = 1,338; SGU international student enrollment = 1,184. These numbers do not include US citizens or permanent residents