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

School of Medicine
Admission
The Orientation Process
The Office of Admission and the administration as a whole
consider a realistic assessment of the medical program
and the student experience in Grenada, the United States,
and the United Kingdom, a necessary component of a
responsible decision to attend St. George’s University
School of Medicine. Therefore, accepted and prospective
candidates are invited to visit the campus in Grenada
during the academic year, if possible. Accepted candidates
who are unable to do so are encouraged to attend one
of the Welcome Sessions for entering students that are
held before registration, usually in New York City, Los
Angeles, Toronto, Trinidad, and London. The Dean of
Enrolment Planning, faculty members, graduates, students,
and others will attend the Welcome Sessions in order to
guide prospective students in making their decisions and
preparing for medical school.
As part of welcoming all new students, there is an extensive
mandatory academic orientation program on campus
commencing five days prior to the start of classes. For
students arriving by air, this includes reception and
transportation to the campus from the airport.
Entering students are required to attend all academic
sessions as well as the seminar on safety, campus
rules, Grenadian law, off-campus housing, busing, and
disaster preparedness. All students are encouraged to
participate in walking tours of the campus and to familiarize
themselves with the many recreational opportunities on
campus and in Grenada.
Dual Degree Programs
BS/MD Degree
Students interested in the BS/MD degree must submit an
application to the Office of the University Registrar and
the Office of the Premedical Program during their first
term of enrollment. Students who enter the final year of the
premedical program directly (e.g., with Advanced Levels
or Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination [CAPE])
cannot earn a BS degree without spending additional
semesters in the program.
MD/MSc, MD/MBA, and MD/MPH
Students applying to the dual graduate degree programs
must first meet the admission requirements for the
Doctor of Medicine program. Please refer to the Doctor of
Medicine program admission requirements for details.
In addition to the professional application, applicants
must submit An additional essay outlining any relevant
experience and their interest in pursuing the designated
graduate degree. Once candidates are offered admission
into the professional program, the Committee on
Admission will evaluate the potential for success in the dual
degree program, and render an admission decision based
on the information provided.
Independent Graduate
Degree Programs
Students interested in applying solely to a graduate program
must submit a School of Medicine graduate application and
all the supporting documentation.
Entrance Requirements for the MPH
Program
For North American Applicants
1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or
college with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0;
2. Work experience or a strong interest in public health;
3. Two letters of recommendation.
For British Applicants
1. A first or second-class degree;
2. Work experience or a strong interest in public health;
3. Two letters of recommendation.
For Applicants from Other Systems
of Education
1. A bachelor’s degree (BS) or the equivalent, with a strong
science background;
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