More than 800 students and alumni of St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine have, so far, secured residency positions across the United States in the ongoing 2026 Match cycle, the institution has announced.
The successful candidates have been placed in 23 different specialties spanning 42 states and the District of Columbia. The university noted that additional graduates are still expected to obtain placements in the coming weeks as the Match process progresses.
“Match Day is a pivotal milestone at the start of a doctor’s career,” said Dr. Marios Loukas, President of St. George’s University and dean of the School of Medicine. “On behalf of the entire SGU community, I congratulate this remarkable class of medical students on their success. We are proud to see them take the next step in their journey to serve patients and communities.”
The graduates are set to begin residency training across a broad spectrum of disciplines, ranging from competitive specialties such as surgery and neurology to core primary care fields including pediatrics, emergency medicine and family medicine. A number of them are also expected to return to their home states and communities to launch their medical careers.
One of the successful candidates, Brigid Midwa, a Kenyan graduate from the Class of 2025, matched into Internal Medicine in New Jersey, highlighting the growing contribution of internationally trained doctors to the US healthcare system.
Reflecting on her Match Day experience, she said, “Matching into residency is a defining moment for me. SGU challenged me to grow across different healthcare settings, and that experience has prepared me to take this next step with confidence,” said Dr. Brigid Midwa, an SGU graduate from Kenya. “I am eager to gain these specialized skills in the United States so that I can eventually bring this advanced medical expertise back to the healthcare system in Kenya” She added.
For the past twelve years, St. George’s University has remained the largest source of new doctors entering the US healthcare system. About two-thirds of its School of Medicine graduates pursue careers in primary care, with many choosing to work in underserved communities.
“St. George’s University graduates have been meeting the medical needs of communities across the United States for decades,” Dr. Loukas said. “We look forward to the meaningful impact this newest class of SGU-trained physicians will make in the years ahead.”
Further details on the programmes and academic pathways offered by the SGU School of Medicine are available on the university’s website.
The AUTHORITY reports that Founded in 1976, St. George’s University (SGU) is a center 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 many education systems around the world via the five-, six-, or seven-year tracks. SGU has a large network of 75+ affiliated hospitals and health centers in the US and UK, with the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical career in Grenada or the UK.
