SCHOOL OF 2012-2013 - St. George's University

sensitive, and effective relationships with patients and
others. An applicant/medical student must also be able to
tolerate taxing workloads, function effectively under stress,
adapt to changing environment, display flexibility, and
learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the
clinical problems of many patients. Compassion, integrity,
concern for others, commitment, and motivation are
personal qualities which each applicant/medical student
should possess.
A student’s acceptance into the School of Medicine is
granted upon the presumption by the Committee on
Admission that: (1) All courses currently being taken by
the applicant will be completed prior to registration.
(2) All statements made by the applicant during the
admission process, whether oral, written, or in submission
of academic documentation, are true and correct. If
it is subsequently discovered that false or inaccurate
information was submitted, the University may nullify a
candidate’s acceptance or, if the student is registered,
dismiss the student.
Application Checklist
All documents must be in English or have a certified
translation attached, and must be originals or certified
copies.
1. Application Fee (The application will not be processed
without the fee. Payment can be made via credit card
at time of online application submission; otherwise via
check drawn on a US bank):
a. $75.00 US for Doctor of Medicine, Dual Degree, and
Premedical Programs.
b. $50.00 for Graduate Studies Program.*
*The application fee may be waived for applicants outside of the United
States and Canada.
2. Complete application for admission (Prospective
students can apply online or download a PDF from the
website www.sgu.edu).
3. Passport-sized photograph, with your name and date of
birth printed on the back (if not scanned).
make a copy of your application for your records before you
submit it.
Checklist for Items to be Sent
The following items should be sent directly from the
appropriate offices:
1. Official degree-bearing transcripts (undergraduate and
graduate, if applicable)
2. Official transcripts or academic certificates (from all other
institutions attended)
3. Official standardized test scores (if you are a North
American applicant)
4. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from science
professors or premedical committee evaluation
5. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (if English is not your
principal language). All application material should be
forwarded to the following address:
St. George’s University
Office of Admission
c/o University Support Services, LLC
The North American Correspondent:
3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 300
Great River, NY 11739 USA
Advanced Standing Applications
Applications for advanced standing are considered rarely,
and only for the beginning of the second year of the
medical program. The Committee on Admission does
not seek or encourage transfer applications. Candidates
seeking advanced standing should write to the chairman of
the Committee on Admission to determine whether their
applications will be considered. Letters should include the
citizenship of the candidate, the prior medical school with
years attended, a brief summary of academic achievement,
and the reason for leaving. Should the Committee on
Admission consider the application, candidates will be
notified of the procedures for application.
School of Medicine
Admission
4. Personal Statement and Essay.
Note: For your own reference, it is suggested that you
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