SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 November 2024 - St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has announced the launch of a new online learning platform: SGU Global Medic Club.

Aimed at students currently undertaking their A Levels, International Baccalaureate, foundation or upper secondary curriculum at SGU-affiliated schools within its global network, including those in South Korea. The exclusive digital resource offers educational support to prospective students considering a medical education and career.

SGU Global Medic Club’s content covers five distinct course collections, and the content has been curated by the university’s experienced faculty.

• The Applicant Course Collection provides essential resources to help students strengthen their medical school applications.
• The Academic Course Collection covers key concepts in various medical sub-disciplines, helping students prepare for medical education.
• The Clinical Course Collection gives an inside look at clinical skills and specialties.
• The Medicine in the 21st Century Course Collection covers the latest trends and innovations in healthcare.
• The Global Physician Course Collection offers insights into pursuing medical careers in top international destinations, such as the US and the UK.

Students who enroll in the program and complete the courses will be ranked on a worldwide leaderboard and will receive certificates as rewards to mark their learning journey. These certificates can then be used to strengthen their medical school applications.

The launch of SGU Global Medic Club offers affiliate schools an exciting opportunity to complement what each is doing to support their future medical professionals. It is also a convenient substitute for those schools lacking the resources to dedicate to their own club.

Aurelie Lily Phommarack, Associate Director, International Academic Affiliations at SGU, said: “We are thrilled to launch this exciting new e-learning platform across our global affiliate network, including South Korea. The SGU Global Medic Club is easy to enroll in, and students can benefit from specially tailored resources created by our expert faculty, ensuring each course collection is relevant to their individual preferences. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting students in achieving their dreams of medical careers and helping them on their medical degree track through our ethos of academic excellence. We are delighted to be supporting the development of future doctors around the world through this unique and exclusive learning portal.”

SGU has significantly expanded its affiliate channel in the last four years, establishing partnerships with esteemed institutions across the globe. To know more about the benefits of being an SGU affiliate, contact Aurelie Lily Phommarack at [email protected]

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About St. George’s University School of Medicine

Founded in 1976, St. George's University (SGU) is a center 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 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.

* Based on the number of students who have completed the Doctor of Medicine program from 1981-2024.