The Executive Director, International Recruitment at St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies, David Anthonisz, has said the university is going to facilitate the transition of African students into rewarding international medical careers, when they come to study in SGU.

Being taught at such as a prestigious university, he noted, would help bridge the gap in the production of health workers for the continent that has been projected to hit a deficit of 6.1 million by 2030.

This is just as SGU addresses the pressing need for healthcare professionals in Africa by educating future doctors, offering multiple enrollment opportunities, and providing academic scholarships to eligible students.
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 intake, welcoming prospective medical students from Africa to apply for the upcoming academic year.

As the largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the past eleven years, with over 1,035 residency placements in 2025 — SGU offers an international medical education designed to address the global physician shortage. Africa continues to face a significant shortage of medical professionals, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) projects that the shortage of health workers in the continent will reach 6.1 million by 2030.

Anthonisz said: “We are thrilled to support African students aiming to join our August/September cohort. At SGU, we are committed to advancing medical education to develop a strong medical workforce capable of meeting global healthcare demands. We eagerly anticipate guiding new students this year and facilitating their transition into rewarding international medical careers.”

SGU offers financial aid options for international students, each tailored to meet different needs and criteria. Eligible students may qualify for one or multiple scholarships. The university is dedicated to empowering its student body by honouring academic merits and student success, contributing to a diverse medical community.

Admitted students beginning their academic journey at the Chancellor Charles Modica campus in Grenada can choose from three intakes: January, April, and August, each offering different advantages. Those admitted in August align with the global academic year, allowing for seamless integration after final exams. Additionally, a partnership between SGU and Northumbria University since 2007 enables students to take part in their studies in the UK with September and January intakes.

“At SGU, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the skills and experiences needed for thriving medical careers on a global scale. Our continued commitment to supporting aspiring doctors from Africa underscores our mission to foster inclusivity and broaden global access to medical education,” the executive director stated.

Interested students can find more details and apply for SGU programmes/tracks here. As the medical school graduating the largest number of students per year, SGU places the largest number of graduates into residency programmes each year, based on internal SGU graduate/expected graduate and residency placement data as of April 2025.