St. George’s University (SGU) in Grenada is giving African medical students a unique chance to study internationally while staying closer to home.
Thanks to its long-standing partnership with Northumbria University (NU) in the UK, SGU is making medical education more accessible through transnational education (TNE).
TNE allows students to take courses in a different country from where the awarding institution is based.
This approach not only exposes students to diverse cultures but also equips them with global skills, all while keeping the comfort of studying nearer to home.
Since 2007, more than 2,500 SGU students have benefited from this collaboration, spending part of their medical studies at NU.
Students can choose between the Four-Year MD Program or the Five- and Six-Year MD tracks—programs identical to those offered in Grenada.
The program continues to attract students globally. In the Fall of 2024, enrolments soared, with students joining from over 25 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Uganda, India, and Australia.
For Michele Obert, who graduated from the program in 2019, studying at NU felt like being part of a family.“It was the opportunity that allowed me to explore global medicine and stand out during residency applications,” she said.
David Anthonisz, SGU’s Executive Director of International Student Recruitment, highlighted the program’s success.
“TNE is rapidly gaining popularity, and SGU is proud to be part of this movement. Our partnership with NU has enabled thousands of future doctors to gain hands-on experience in the UK and Grenada. We’re excited to welcome more students to this transformative journey.”
With TNE, SGU is helping students not only gain international medical experience but also become more competitive in the job market after graduation.
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