SGU addresses the pressing need for healthcare professionals in South Korea by educating future doctors, offering multiple enrollment opportunities, and providing academic scholarships to eligible students.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA- Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2025 – 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 South Korea 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. The Korea Economic Institute revealed South Korea’s physician density stands at about 2.5 doctors per 1,000 people, which is below the OECD average of 3.6.
David Anthonisz, Executive Director of International Student Recruitment at SGU, stated, “We are thrilled to support South Korean 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 honoring academic merit 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 South Korea underscores our mission to foster inclusivity and broaden global access to medical education,” added David.
Interested students can find more details and apply for SGU programs/tracks here.
* 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 April 2025.
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About St. George’s University School of Medicine
Founded in 1976, 
St. George’s University (SGU) is a centre for academic excellence worldwide. With students and faculty drawn from more than 150 countries, SGU is truly an international institution, with a uniquely global perspective. The SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council which has been recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). The school offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program. Students can also enter the MD degree program from any education system around the world via the five-, six-, or seven-year pathways. SGU has a large network of 75+ affiliated hospitals and health centres in the US and UK, with the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical career in Grenada or the UK.
