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St. George's University School of Medicine

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Gaining admission to St. George's University School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of null and an average MCAT score of null.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for St. George's University School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: null

Average MCAT: null

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for St. George's University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $87000

Out-of-State Tuition: $87000

For more information about tuition at St. George's University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.sgu.edu/academic-programs/school-of-medicine/tuition-fees/#toggle-id-1

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for St. George's University School of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: Very Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for St. George's University School of Medicine:

St. George's University School of Medicine Mission Statement:

St. George’s University School of Medicine provides a diverse, multicultural and international environment that empowers students to learn the medical knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviors to participate in healthcare delivery to people across the world.

For more information on the mission statement for St. George's University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.sgu.edu/academic-programs/school-of-medicine/school-of-medicine-mission/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

St. George's University School of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline: $

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

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Interview Cycle End:

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for St. George's University School of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Zoology courses may substitute General Biology courses.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

One semester in Math: Calculus, Computer Science, or Statistics

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.sgu.edu/academic-programs/school-of-medicine/md/admission/#toggle-id-1

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at St. George's University School of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact St. George's University School of Medicine below:

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CONTACT #2

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for St. George's University School of Medicine.

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🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for St. George's University School of Medicine.

Have you applied to other medical schools? Where? Any interviews or acceptances?

Why do you want to attend SGU?

How do you plan to adjust to living in a foreign country?

How will you handle being away from family and friends?

What motivates you?

How do you feel about being a foreign medical school graduate?

Why do you want to pursue a career in medicine?

Are you aware of FMGs (foreign medical graduates)?

How will you handle being away from family and friends in Grenada?

How do you feel about living on an island?

How do you feel about being a foreign medical student?

Tell me about your research and volunteer experiences.

Why medicine?

How do you plan to adapt to island life?

How will you pay for your education?

What are your long-term goals?

How will you adjust to life in Grenada?

What is your plan if you don't get into medical school?

How do you handle difficult coursework?

What are some ethical issues in medicine today?

Tell me about your volunteering experiences.

Describe a defining moment in your adult life.

What are your views on euthanasia?

Can you handle living in a third-world country?

What challenges do doctors face today?

Why should we select you over other applicants?

How did you hear about SGU?

What are your strengths and weaknesses, according to a best friend?

Why SGU?

Why did you choose to apply to a school in the Caribbean?

Why do you want to become a veterinarian?

Discuss a time when you had to overcome an obstacle to achieve a goal.

What is an ethical issue facing medicine today? Discuss it.

How do you plan to finance your education?

Describe a life-changing experience you've had.

How did you find out about St. George's University?

What type of doctor do you want to be?

What are your eventual goals in medicine?

How will you finance your education at SGU?

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