Hands-on clinical training, mentorship from SGU faculty and alumni, and admissions insights inspire Africa’s future physicians
Johannesburg, South Africa – 30 June 2025— St. George’s University (SGU), School of Medicine in the West Indies, Grenada, continued its mission to support future healthcare professionals across Africa with two impactful Medical Workshops held in June 2025. Hosted in Nairobi and Johannesburg, these free workshops provided aspiring doctors with a unique opportunity to acquire practical medical skills, gain insights from seasoned professionals, and explore the path to becoming a physician at SGU.
In Nairobi, the workshop took place on Saturday, 28 June at the JW Marriott Hotel, while Johannesburg welcomed participants on Tuesday, 24 June at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch. Both sessions were attended by high school and pre-med students, parents, and educators, and featured an agenda of hands-on training and academic exploration.
Participants were guided through key clinical skills such as suturing and blood pressure assessments, supported by a lecture on medical ethics. Both sessions featured a quiz activity designed to reinforce core concepts in an engaging and interactive format.
In Johannesburg, SGU’s Provost, Professor Glen Jacobs, and Bradley Wade, Regional Director for Africa, addressed attendees and shared insights into the SGU MD program and global healthcare opportunities. In Nairobi, the workshop was led by SGU Alumnus Dr. Thuto Victor, with strong participation from students and parents. Both sessions provided a consistent experience of clinical skills training, interactive learning, and admissions guidance.
Each attendee received a branded suture kit and blood pressure kit, allowing them to continue refining their skills beyond the classroom. Following the practical workshop, SGU hosted an information session for students and parents, covering SGU’s MD tracks, admission requirements, and residency opportunities.
“We are proud to empower the next generation of doctors by bringing the SGU experience closer to them,” said Bradley Wade. “These workshops not only provide a practical introduction to medicine but also open the door to a global medical education.”
St. George’s University has been the largest provider of new doctors to the US healthcare system for the past eleven years.1 SGU has built a truly global footprint, with over 23,000 graduates practicing in more than 50 countries.2 International students benefit from a strong track record of success, including an 88% average residency placement rate over the past five years.3
Interested students can find more details and apply for SGU’s MD program/tracks here.
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1As 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.
2Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.
3Average of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 residency placement rates. Residency placement rate is defined as the total number of international students/graduates (non-US or Canadian) who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of international students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2025.
About St. George’s University School of Medicine:
Founded in 1976, St. George’s University (SGU) is a centre for 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 any education system around the world via the five-, six-, or seven-year pathways. SGU has a large network of 75+ affiliated hospitals and health centres in the US and UK, with the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical career in Grenada or the UK.
