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1As 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 April 2025.
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- More prep time for the USMLE Steps 1 and 2
- Flexibility in scheduling fourth-year clinical rotations
- Extra time to prepare for residency
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SGU offers flexible start terms in August, January, and April so that you can pursue your dreams of becoming a doctor at a time that works best for you.
94%
US residency placement rate for Canadian graduates over the last five years
Average of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of Canadian students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of Canadian students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of October 2024.
89%
USMLE Step 1 pass rate for Canadian first-time test takers over the last five years
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of Canadian students passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of Canadian students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time within the given time range. In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.
95%
Pass rate of SGU students from the US taking the USMLE Step 1 for the first time 2019-2023.
Total results from the five calendar years 2019-2023. First-time pass rate is defined as the number of US students (US citizens/permanent residents) passing USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of US students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time within the given time range. In order to be certified to take USMLE Step 1, students are required to pass all basic sciences courses.
$71M+
in SGU scholarships were granted to entering MD students in the 2023-24 academic year
Data as of October 2024. The scholarship total represents assistance for the duration of students’ four-year MD program.
SGU Invests In Our Students
To assist with the cost of tuition, SGU offers a variety of awards and payment options to new Canadian students. These awards and payment options include:
- Provincial and federal loans
- SGU Institutional Loan, at a competitive rate, which helps to cover costs that are not covered by scholarships & loans
- Rate lock for their entire education at SGU to help ensure that fluctuations in currency rates do not negatively impact the cost of education. Rate lock is based on 3-month average rate as of June 30 of the matriculation year.
Scholarships For Academic Excellence
The Legacy of Excellence was established more than 10 years ago to reward students with high academic achievement. Students entering the four-year MD program who meet the scholarship criteria are eligible for one of the two Legacy of Excellence Scholarships.
Students are notified of their award through the Admissions Office upon acceptance into the University. No application is needed.
The Chancellor’s Circle Legacy Of Excellence Scholarship (CCLOE)
Value: $120,000
Criteria:
- Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.7, a 3.5 science GPA
- 506 MCAT score
- The CCLOE Scholarship cannot be combined with other awards through the University
Legacy Of Excellence Scholarship (LOE)
Value: Up to $70,000
Criteria:
- Students who demonstrate academic excellence in their undergraduate studies
- Strong graduate studies and post-bac performances will also be taken into consideration
Scholarships & Grants
Canadian Scholarships
International Peace Bursary
Partial-tuition bursary awards are available to eligible non-US citizen/permanent residents who demonstrate financial need and can fund the balance of their education beyond the bursary award.
The International Peace Bursary program is committed to promoting a student body made up of diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds that will contribute to a worldwide medical community.
Partial-tuition bursary awards are granted to international students dedicated to the enhancement of medical care systems. These awards are grants-in-aid and do not have to be repaid.
Canadian Leadership Grants
Canadian Leadership Grant
(Awarded to Pre-Med/Pre-Health Clubs)
Value: $500 USD
Criteria:
Awarded directly to pre-med/pre-health clubs and organizations to help promote leadership among aspiring young physicians across Canada through club activities.
How to Apply:
Please reach out to our Canada Director of Admissions, Jibran Vahidy, at jvahidy@sgu.edu for more information.
Tuition Grants & Scholarships
Humanitarian Scholarship
Value: Partial tuition
Criteria:
- Complete community-based humanitarian experiences within the last five years
- Show a desire to help ease the suffering of people who have been impacted around the world
Health Professions Grant
Value: Up to $10,000
Criteria:
- Must be employed in a healthcare profession in the year leading up to applying to SGU
- Must be in their related position for at least one year
- Entering into the four-year MD program
How to apply:
Reviewed for at the time of admission. No application is needed.
Notification:
Included with admissions decision.
Legacy Grant
Value: Up to $10,000
Criteria:
- Must be a child or grandchild of an SGU alum
- Entering into the four-year MD program or preclinical program
How to apply:
Reviewed for at the time of admission. No application is needed.
Notification:
Included with admissions decision.
Sibling Grant
Value: Up to $10,000
Criteria:
- Must be a sibling of a St. George’s University School of Medicine student or alum
- Entering into the four-year MD program or preclinical program
- New or incoming student (siblings currently attending SGU are not eligible)
How to apply:
Reviewed for at the time of admission No application is needed.
Notification:
Included with admissions decision.
Summer Academy
Value: Cost of tuition at the time of Summer Academy attendance
Criteria:
- Must have participated in our Summer Academy Program
- Entering into the four-year MD program or preclinical program
How to apply:
Students are automatically reviewed for this award at the time of admission. No application needed.
Notification:
Included with admissions decision.
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Your dream of becoming a doctor is within reach.
Start your journey toward becoming a doctor. We offer rolling admissions for our August, January, and April classes.
Find out how to start medical school by filling out this form. One of our current students or admission officers will contact you with additional information.
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