ST.

George’s University
Presenter: Kimberly Finley
 St. George’s University Mission
Statement

St. George’s University holds to these truths: Our highest purpose is education and there is
no better education than one that is truly international. We are committed to developing
the intellectual capacity, creativity and professionalism of our students – immersing them
in the rich diversity of human experience and aspirations, thereby preparing them to shape
the future of our world while adding to the knowledge base of humankind.
St. George’s University History

 1974 Grenada Independence

 1977 Charter class School of Medicine
 1994 School of graduate Studies
 1996 School of Arts and Sciences
 1999 School of Veterinary Medicine
 2006 MBA
 2008 RN to BSN
 School of Medicine
 Grenada Campus Spring 2016 enrollment: 499 students
 Keith B Taylor Global Scholars Program Spring 2016 enrollment:44 students
 Total enrollment for Spring 2016: 543
 Average age: 26
 50% female, 50% male
 Grenada Campus: 79% of students U.S citizens
 Total MD program enrollment 5,497
 Average GPA: Overall 3.3, Science 3.1
 Average MCAT: 24/495
 Total Program Cost: 378,885 (90% percent used loans)
M.D Basic Sciences and Clinical programs

 Basic Sciences- 2 years in Grenada

 Clinical Sciences- 2 years in US or UK
 Many affiliated hospitals for rotations
 45% female, 55% male
 School of Medicine USMLE Pass
Rate/Residency placement
 96% pass rate on 1st attempt of USMLE
 Average mean score is 224
 91% obtained US residencies in 2015 graduation year
 97% obtained US residencies one year out
Residency Chart
 Veterinary Program

 Grenada Campus Spring 2016 enrollment:93

 Average age: 25
 Grenada Campus: 85% of students U.S citizens
 80% female 20% percent male
 Average GPA: Overall 3.2, Science 3.1
 Average GRE: ?
 Total program enrollment: 758
 Total Program Cost: 290,000 (88% percent used loans)
 Pre-Clinical Years-3 years in Grenada
 Clinical Training- 4th years in US, UK, Ireland, Canada, or Australia
 Currently 29 affiliated veterinary schools for clinical training
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 Dual Programs

 Medicine
 MD/MPH (Public Health)
 MD/MSC (Master of Science)
 Veterinary
 DVM/MPH (Public Health)
 DVM/MSC (Master of Science)
 Public Health
 Total Enrollment: 117
 MPH (stand alone): 28
 MD Dual: 89
 Total graduates 813
 36% percent US citizens
 61% female, 39% male
 Tracks
 Epidemiology
 Environmental and Occupational health
 Health Policy and Administration
 Veterinary Public Health
 Preventive Medicine Public Health
 St. George’s University Psychological
Services
 Offering free and confidential services to SGU students and employees
 Counseling and Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups
 Emergency and Crisis Support (e.g., violence victim or suicidal)
 Performance Enhancement
 Disability Services
 Psychologist Perspective on Psychotropic Medication
 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
 Career counseling
 LGBTQQI Safe-Zone
Academic Enhancement Program (AEP)

 The Academic Enhancement Program is a support program implemented by

the Department of Educational Services (DES) for students in their first year in
the School of Medicine or School of Veterinary Medicine.
 AEP consist of the following:
 Early contact (Facebook, e-mail)
 Cohort, orientation, study skills
 AEP check-in surveys
 AEP faculty advisor, proactive and responsive communication
 AEP closed and open review groups
 Monitoring and triage to resources
 Also conduct workshops
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