Over 800 Foreign-Trained Doctors Enter US Residency Programme

More than 800 doctors trained at St. George’s University in Grenada will begin residency programmes across the United States , securing placements in 23 specialties across 42 states and the District of Columbia, according to 2026 Match results.

The number keeps the Caribbean-based medical school as the single largest source of new residents in the US system for the 12th consecutive year, with roughly two-thirds headed into primary care and many to underserved communities.

The school in a statement noted that graduates will begin residency training in a wide range of specialties, including highly competitive fields such as surgery and neurology, as well as essential primary care disciplines like pediatrics, emergency medicine and family medicine.

“Match Day is a pivotal milestone at the start of a doctor’s career. 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,” the President of St. George’s University and dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Marios Loukas said.

It added that many will return to their home states and communities to begin their medical careers.

“Among them is Brigid Midwa, a Kenyan SGU graduate from the Class of 2025, who matched into Internal Medicine in New Jersey.

“Her achievement reflects the growing presence of globally trained medical graduates contributing to the US healthcare system,” the statement said.

Reflecting on her Match Day experience, Midwa said, “Matching into residency is a defining moment for me. SGU challenged me to grow across different healthcare settings, and that experience has prepared me to take this next step with confidence.
“I am eager to gain these specialised skills in the United States so that I can eventually bring this advanced medical expertise back to the healthcare system in Kenya.”
According to the school, 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.
“We look forward to the meaningful impact this newest class of SGU-trained physicians will make in the years ahead,” Loukas said.

Founded in 1976, St. George’s University is a center for academic excellence with students and faculty drawn from more than 150 countries.

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.

The school offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program, and students can also enter the MD program from many education systems worldwide via five-, six-, or seven-year tracks.

SGU has a network of more than 75 affiliated hospitals and health centers in the US and UK, with the option for students to begin their medical career in Grenada or the UK.