Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. BANGALORE: St. George's University School of Medicine announced recently that more than 800 students and graduates have secured residency positions across the United States so far in this year's Match cycle1. Students matched into 23 specialties across 42 states and the District of Columbia, with additional graduates expected to secure placements in the coming weeks as the Match process continues.
"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."
Graduates will begin residency training in a wide range of specialties, including highly competitive fields such as surgery to neurology, as well as essential primary care disciplines like pediatrics, emergency medicine and family medicine. Many will return to their home states and communities to begin their medical careers.
Among them is Arjun Venkatesh, an Indian SGU graduate from the Class of 2026, who matched into urology at the University of Florida Jacksonville. His achievement reflects the growing presence of globally trained medical graduates contributing to the US healthcare system. Reflecting on his Match Day experience, he said, "I was ecstatic and so relieved when I matched. I knew I’d taken a risk, so having that weight lifted off my shoulders felt incredible and really validated the confidence I had in myself. It was especially meaningful knowing I was one of only 13 International Medical Graduates in the country to match into urology."
For the past twelve years, St. George's University has been the largest provider of new doctors to the US healthcare system2. Approximately two-thirds of SGU School of Medicine graduates enter primary care specialties, and a significant number go on to practice in medically underserved areas.
"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."
For more information on the programs and tracks available through SGU School of Medicine, visit SGU’s website.
About St. George's University
Founded in 1976, St. George's University (SGU) is a centerfor 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.
