Program Overview

St. George's University School of Medicine

St. George's University School of Medicine offers a degree pathway that prepares students for a clinical career in Canada and around the world. This program is available through a pathway agreement with Wilfrid Laurier University, providing graduates with a competitive edge and preferential status into the internationally accredited medical school.

Top Program Experiences

The program at St. George's University School of Medicine includes:

• Flipped Classroom Model: Instead of traditional lectures, students participate in case-based sessions and simulation labs to apply their learning in a controlled environment.
• Cadaver Labs: Students can sign up for programs that teach them how to work with cadavers, putting their anatomy lecture learnings into practice.
• Interactive Teaching Instruction: Clinical instructors pause during lectures, allowing students to dive deeper into the topic at hand.
• National Board Medical Examination Prep: The program curriculum includes preparation for the National Board Medical Examination from the start, helping students feel prepared for the assessment.

Laurier Pathway Benefits

The pathway agreement between Wilfrid Laurier University and St. George's University School of Medicine offers several benefits, including:

• Preferential Status to SGU: Successful Laurier graduates receive a competitive edge and preferential status with the internationally accredited medical school.
• Laurier Scholarships: All successful Laurier applicants receive scholarships ranging from $80,000 up to $120,000 for high-achieving students.
• SGU Scholarships: Applicants are reviewed for scholarships at the point of admission to SGU and can apply for larger and different scholarships after confirmation.
• Easy Transition to Medical School Abroad: Once a student receives a provisional acceptance and meets progression standards and admission requirements, they have access to perks such as pre-paid airfare and hotel, transportation, and campus activities.
• High Residency Placement: SGU has a 91% residency placement rate at the time of graduation for eligible candidates who applied for US residencies over the last three years.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Required coursework:
  • BI110 - Unifying Life Processes
  • BI111 - Biological Diversity and Evolution
  • CH110 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
  • CH111 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
  • CH202 - Organic Chemistry I: Fundamentals
  • CH203 - Organic Chemistry II: Fundamentals or CH250 - Introductory Biochemistry
  • PC141 - Mechanics for Life Sciences
  • MA100 - Introductory Calculus for the Natural Sciences
  • 0.5 credits in an EN-coded course (English)
• Other admission requirements:
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 9.0 and Science course GPA of 8.0 in the Laurier degree.
  • Minimum two recommendation letters, maximum of five.
  • Successful interview
  • Minimum low 500 MCAT score if a student is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, has already written an MCAT prior to applying to SGU, or has an appointment to write the MCAT. Otherwise, no MCAT score is required.

Program Completion

To complete the SGU application, students must:

1. Create an SGU account and complete all necessary information.
2. Complete the SGU/Wilfrid Laurier University Supplemental Application, including letters of recommendation and MCAT transcripts (if relevant).
3. Schedule and complete interviews.
4. Select the 4-year MD Program and the term expected to begin at SGU.
5. Receive the SGU Admission decision.
6. Accept the full admission offer and submit the deposit to secure the spot.
7. Travel to Grenada or the UK to start studying medicine.