Delegates received a comprehensive overview of SGU’s MD program, pathways, and robust student support services led by SGU faculty and senior leaders. They enjoyed a campus tour, exploring the advanced medical school facilities, with exclusive access to modern learning environments such as a clinical exam room, sonogram room, and specialist simulation and anatomy laboratories. Attendees also visited the various on-campus amenities including the accommodation options, the Fitness and Wellness Center, and the Health Services Clinic. An added highlight was the interactive Q&A session with current students, which provided genuine insights into everyday life as a medical student at SGU.

Corrine Vish, Director of International Admissions at SGU, commented on the importance of the familiarization program, saying, “The program is designed to immerse counselors and agents in SGU’s vibrant community and culture. These tours play a key role in offering education professionals a glimpse into our multifaceted approach to education and our dedication to nurturing our students in every facet of their academic journey and personal development.”

Among the many benefits, attendees witnessed firsthand the value that SGU places on quality international medical education and the impact SGU has in equipping doctors of the future.

Varun Iyer from Go to University, India, described his experience, “Visiting St. George’s University True Blue campus in Grenada gave me firsthand insight into the life of a medical student and their academic journey, something I’ve been eager to understand as I’ve recruited and counseled students for SGU over the last few years.

“This experience was eye-opening, and I enjoyed meeting the faculty and touring the campus. I was particularly impressed by the large support team, which includes over a hundred staff members dedicated to student success. The insights and experience I’ve gained here will be invaluable in guiding my future students.”

Mehar Taban from SIUK, India, added, “Visiting St. George’s University and experiencing the True Blue campus was beyond my expectations. Everything about SGU has impressed me, from its safety and location to its facilities and the opportunities it provides for progression into the medical profession in the US or UK.

“Having worked with SGU for over ten years and sent many students there, I’ve always received positive feedback. Seeing the campus in person has further reinforced my confidence in recommending it to anyone aspiring to study medicine.”

Following this year’s success, another edition of the familiarization program will commence in the new year in January as SGU recognizes the benefits and value of international education agents and school advisors.

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The partnership provides the opportunity for students to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and complete up to three years in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Entry points are available for students from any education system worldwide, including a four-year MD Program and five- and six-year Medical Degree Pathways.

“The relationship between SGU and Northumbria is now in its 16th year. The new agreement provides the platform for the next 10 years of our relationship and reflects the commitment of both universities to deliver an education that is truly global in nature and provides future doctors with a comprehensive education that prepares them for successful careers in medicine,” said Dr. Richard Liebowitz, Vice Chancellor of St. George’s University.

In addition to the Northumbria partnership, SGU, in association with the Ramaiah Group of Institutions in India, offers Indian high school graduates the opportunity to start a 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway in India before moving to either the UK or Grenada.

The MD program and Medical Degree Pathways open doors for students to have a medical career on an international scale. SGU is still accepting applications for its fall intake.

Interested students can enquire via SGU’s official website.

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St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program and five, six, and seven-year Medical Degree Pathways. It is the largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last nine years, with over 1000 US residencies in 2023¹. SGU is still accepting applications for its August intake, starting in Grenada, in the Caribbean, and interested students can apply here.

In addition, SGU, in association with the Ramaiah Group of Institutions in India, offers high school graduates (10+2) the opportunity to obtain an MD through a 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway without requiring NEET. Students can still apply here for the Pathway starting September 2023, starting in Bangalore India.

Kshitij Kajale, SGU Student, class of 2025, comments on the transition to Grenada after spending a year at Ramaiah, “The preclinical year in Ramaiah has set me up for success in mastering what comes next. I studied with and made lifelong connections with other talented and ambitious individuals on their path to becoming successful doctors.” He further describes his experience at SGU, “The overall experience of connecting with other students on campus has been positive and enriching. It has provided me with opportunities to broaden my perspectives, learn from different cultures, and form lasting relationships with students from all over the world.” 

Both SGU and the Ramaiah Group of Institutions have medical schools established over 40 years ago with a long history of educating medical students. With applications still open, it is not too late for students to start their journey of becoming a doctor in the US or the UK.

As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, 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 June 2023

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SGU provides a chance for students to apply for medicine without taking the NEET exam. During their tour, representatives from SGU will be providing detailed information about the university’s facilities, faculty, curriculum, entry requirements, and insights into the benefits of studying at SGU, which include hands-on clinical experience, and exposure to different healthcare systems.

Students can also learn about SGU’s 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway in association with Ramaiah Group of Institutions, where 10+2 students can start their first preclinical year in India at Ramaiah International Medical School, Bengaluru. The second year of the pathway can be completed either at Northumbria University in the UK or at SGU’s main campus in Grenada, the third year in Grenada, and the final two years, doing their clinical rotations either in the US or the UK.

“We are excited to bring our 4-Year MD Program and 5-,6-, 7- Year MD Pathways to students all over India through this multi-city tour,” said Bharat Gadhia, the Regional Director for South Asia, SGU. “Our pathways are designed to open doors for a medical career on an international scale, and we look forward to informing and welcoming medical aspirants to the SGU family.”

 The event is open to all 10+2 students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Students are encouraged to submit their interest on this link, after which they will be contacted by an SGU representative, who will share more details about when the SGU team will be present in their city.

Interested students can also learn more about the pathways offered by SGU on their website.

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For students with international medical aspirations, this pathway could be the first step towards realising their dreams. This pathway does not require Indian students to sit for the NEET or the MCAT to apply. Interested applicants can find more details and submit their application at www.sgu.edu/ramaiah. 

“Our association with SGU offers students the opportunity to experience medical education on an international level. We look forward to giving students the exposure they need to succeed in their careers as medical professionals anywhere in the world. Moreover, students get to begin their medical education in Bengaluru, in a comfortable setting, and forge enduring bonds with their peers, before moving for the MD4 program,” says Dr. Shalini Sivanajiah, Associate Dean at Ramaiah International Medical School, Bengaluru. 

“The 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway offered by SGU in association with Ramaiah is a great opportunity that serves as an ideal point of entry into the medical space,” says Adhrit Ranjan, a student of the pathway (class of 2027). “With this pathway, I can complete my preclinical at Ramaiah in Bengaluru, before moving on to either Grenada or the UK for the Basic Sciences courses, in my subsequent years. The clinical rotations can be completed either in the UK or the US, which gives me hands-on medical practice before entering the medical field as a professional. As a preclinical student, I feel this pathway is helping me build a strong foundation that will help me practise medicine with the exposure and confidence I will need to excel at our job.”

The SGU India pathway offers an environment that brings practice-based learning to the fore and allows students to experience multiple global healthcare systems before starting their careers as professional medical practitioners. 

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Interested students can visit the SGU Website for more details.

The institution currently runs three intakes per year – in January, April, and August – offering students of each cohort various advantages. There’s also a September option for students looking to start their journey on SGU Ramaiah’s 5-Year Medical Degree pathway or SGU’s UK pathway, in partnership with Northumbria University. Beginning medical school in the first month of the year might seem unorthodox, but there are some advantages for students to consider. 

For example, students can enjoy a more intimate learning environment due to a favorable student-to-faculty ratio. Because the winter class is traditionally smaller than the fall cohort, new students will benefit from smaller lectures as they begin their medical school journeys.

Matching into a medical residency is a crucial part of becoming a doctor in the US, and by starting medical school in January, students would have the opportunity to begin that process earlier than expected. 

In addition, key examinations take place in spring, near the end of their second year of medical school, and these tests have a tendency of sneaking up on students, so preparing early is essential. 

“St. George’s University School of Medicine is one of the unique international institutions that provide multiple intakes, so students can plan for their education in a flexible manner. Our January intake allows SGU to cater to the diverse needs of prospective medical students, and it’s clear that unique offerings like this yield several rewards for the medical students who enroll,” said David Anthonisz, Director, International Student Recruitment at St. George’s University. 

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To give you a better idea of what to anticipate when you start medical school, a few graduates from St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies, in the Caribbean, share what they wish they’d known before they started.

1. Give importance to time and schedule management

Many students can get away with cramming for large exams or skimming through weekly reading assignments during school or college. Such short cuts will not work as a medical student. As an aspiring healthcare professional, you must acquire a large quantity of information in a short period of time, so good study habits and task prioritisation are crucial.

2. Do not compare your study methods with your peers

It is not uncommon to feel slightly lost at the start of medical school. As a result, it can be natural to look around and compare yourself to your peers,but this impulse can be counterproductive to your medical school performance.

It’s critical to remember that your classmates aren’t your competitors, and what works for one student might not work for another. The goal is to find which learning tactics work best for you.

3. Have a wider perspective

While medicine is a scientific discipline, it’s also quite nuanced.

As a practitioner, you must learn to look at the big picture to accurately identify medical concerns and prescribe the right course of treatment.The sooner you accept that concept, the better off you will be in medical school and beyond.

4. Take time out for self-care

It is imperative for medical students to take some personal time out during a day of studying. Building up this habit right from the start will ensure that students, and eventually professionals, do not face burnout, even as a professional medical practitioner.

5. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness

Medicine is one of the most demanding educational programmes offered. Many students find themselves challenged academically like never before. During such situations, it is the advice of successful doctors to seek help. Medical schools fully expect students to seek advice, and most of them have support groups and centres that will assist the students during their difficult times. For example, the Department of Educational Services at St. George’s University is used by nearly 100 percent of students to obtain help with a variety of things such as,note-taking, time management, exam preparation and with other academic and non-academic support.

6.  Not all medical schools will yield the same outcomes

One of the first steps in the medical school admission process is evaluating the different potential medical schools. During this process, it is important to keep in mind that the way schools train their students will be different from one another. Syllabus, faculty, extracurriculars, and teaching methods are just some of the factors that one can see differences in.

This is where contact with alumni comes in handy. Alumni groups and associations will be able to give a detailed overview of experiences specific to that school. This is a sure-fire way of selecting a school that suits you best.

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• The SGU Familiarisation Program brings together groups of education agents, school counsellors and advisors to learn more about the School of Medicine.
• As a part of the program relaunch, a delegation of education agents and school counsellors from different parts of the world, including India, experienced all that SGU’s True Blue campus has to offer.

St. George’s University (SGU), Grenada, has announced the relaunch of its popular SGU Familiarisation Program, which was put on hold due to the pandemic.

The program gives education agents and affiliate schools from different parts of the world the opportunity to tour SGU’s True Blue campus in Grenada, West Indies, to give them a better understanding of the medical student experience, along with seeing some breathtaking views and Grenadian sunsets.

The delegation saw the state-of-the-art simulation centre utilising the latest robotic technology, took a lesson on ultrasound, and engaged with the international student support services that are available at SGU. They also attended a panel discussion on student life that explored safety and security, housing options, local amenities, balance and wellness initiatives and other extracurricular facilities.

In addition, the education agents and school counsellors attended a roundtable titled “The Medical Education Journey: From Basic Sciences to Residency”. The in-depth panel session featured three of SGU School of Medicine’s leading faculty members and aimed to highlight students’ professional pathways to life as a qualified physician.

Following the action-packed program, participants shared their experiences: “Visiting SGU’s True Blue campus in Grenada was an incredible experience. It was fantastic to witness it firsthand, and it provided us with the knowledge we needed to help students make the most of their time at SGU and educate them about the university’s pragmatic approach to medical education, says Bhanu Prakash, agent from The Global Tree, Hyderabad.”

Steven Cusumano, Director, International Student Recruitment, Strategic Initiatives, at St. George’s University, explained: “We are delighted to have welcomed back our successful SGU Familiarisation Program. These valuable visits allowed education professionals to experience our School of Medicine from the perspective of students, discovering first-hand our holistic approach to medical education allied with the highest standards of pastoral care.”

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St. George’s University (SGU), in association with Ramaiah Group of Institutions, will hold its annual “Mini-Med” Course on the campus of Ramaiah International Medical School in Bangalore. The sessions will be held on the 10th and 11th June for students from classes 11 and 12.

Since 2019, SGU and Ramaiah’s “Mini-Med” Course has allowed students to get a glimpse into medical education and experience the broad spectrum of topics they would expect to encounter at medical school. In 2022, students on the two-day course will take taster classes in medical ethics, dissection and basic surgical skills, and anatomical terminology. They will also be introduced to fascinating topics such as emergency medicine and basic life support. The primary objective of the “Mini-Med” Course is to give students an in-depth perspective about what to expect while they are being trained to be a doctor, and to envision themselves embarking on a global career in medicine.

Comprising a series of moderated and interactive sessions, the two-day course will cover a diverse range of topics and provide students with an opportunity to understand medicine as a career path. Students will engage with multiple on-ground academic staff to gain practical experience through experiential training, and lab work in small group sessions. The St. George’s University faculty will also enable students to become familiar with worldwide healthcare systems and global healthcare challenges.

“Today’s medical aspirants have access to a wealth of information before making any decisions regarding their future education. SGU and Ramaiah’s “Mini-Med” Course goes further than research; allowing students to engage with experienced medical experts and provide motivation to follow their dream of becoming a doctor.” adds Dr. Sudha Suresh, Associate Dean, Ramaiah International Medical School.

In addition to gaining insights into the life of a medical student, the sessions aim to help students select and obtain information about a career in medicine. Students will get certificates upon successful completion of the course and will also have the opportunity to interact and network with senior medical academic professionals.

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St. George’s University, Grenada, in association with the Ramaiah Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, has announced it is accepting applications for entry to its September 2022 class from prospective medical students.

SGU, in association with Ramaiah, offers a 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway where students can complete their first year of the pathway in India, the second year either at Northumbria University in the UK, or at SGU’s True Blue campus in Grenada, the third year in Grenada, and the last two years doing their clinical rotations either in the US or in the UK. This gives students a chance to begin their journey into the professional medical field in a familiar environment and build strong and lasting relationships with other students before moving abroad together for their second year.

On successful completion of the 5-Year Medical Degree Pathway, eligible graduates will be awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree by SGU. In addition, eligible students have the opportunity to obtain other international medical qualifications such as a Certificate of Higher Education in Medical Sciences from the Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (on finishing their first year), and a Bachelor of Medical Sciences with Honors, from Northumbria University (on successfully completing the third year).

“This is a great opportunity and pathway for students who aspire to become a doctor in the US or UK. During this pathway, students will have the opportunity to experience 4 different countries and their healthcare systems in India, the UK, Grenada, and the US”, says Dr. Sudha Suresh, Associate Dean, Ramaiah International Medical School, Bangalore.

Both Ramaiah group of Institutions and SGU provide an international and diverse environment to empower students and enter the professional healthcare space as proficient doctors all over the world.

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