News DeskDubai, UAE – 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 MENA region to apply for the upcoming academic year.
As the largest provider of doctors into first-year US res idencies 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. Saudi Arabia is projected to require approximately 175,000 additional healthcare professionals by 2030, including 69,000 doctors, to meet the demands of its growing population and healthcare reforms. While, the United Arab Emirates anticipates a shortfall of about 33,000 healthcare professionals. Similarly, Egypt is expected to need around 48,000 new healthcare staff by 2030, addressing one of the region’s lowest ratios of healthcare workers per capita. Given the high demand for healthcare professionals, it is essential to prioritize offering relevant education and training to aspiring medical students.
David Anthonisz, Executive Director of International Student Recruitment at SGU, stated, “We are thrilled to support MENA 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 MENA 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.
