Nairobi – More than 800 students and graduates from St. George’s University School of Medicine have secured residency positions across the United States in this year’s “Match cycle1”.
In a statement made available to The Bulrushes, St. George’s University (SGU) stated that the 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,” explained Dr. Marios Loukas, SGU President 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 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.
Reflecting on her Match Day experience, she 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”.
Dr. Midwa added: “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”.
For the past 12 years, SGU has been the largest provider of new doctors to the US healthcare system2.
About 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.
