St. George’s University Partners with Ugandan North American Association to Boost Medical Education

By Shadrack Nyakoe

St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has joined forces with the Ugandan North American Association (UNAA) to enhance medical education opportunities for Ugandan students.

This new partnership aims to increase accessibility to medical training, offering aspiring Ugandan doctors opportunities to study in North America and Uganda.

The collaboration seeks to address the intense competition for medical school placements in the US and Canada, where Ugandan students often face limited options. Through this agreement, SGU offers a pathway by welcoming qualified Ugandan students into its Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

Accepted students will have access to SGU’s Four-Year MD Program, as well as its extended 5-, 6-, or 7-Year MD tracks, with the added benefit of partial tuition scholarships to ease financial strain. However, students will still be responsible for covering the remaining tuition fees.

According to a UNAA spokesperson, “This partnership between UNAA and St. George’s University is a turning point for aspiring Ugandan doctors in North America and Uganda. By opening doors to medical education and offering partial financial support, we are helping shape the future of healthcare professionals who will serve not only our communities but also the global healthcare system. This agreement reflects UNAA’s commitment to empowering our members with opportunities that transcend borders.”

Through this affiliation, SGU and UNAA are setting the stage for a new generation of Ugandan medical professionals, equipped to make impactful contributions to healthcare systems worldwide.

This partnership represents a significant step forward for Ugandan students eager to pursue medicine, with support that bridges national and international boundaries.