St. George’s University Hosts Information Session for Aspiring Doctors in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya, 29, January 2025: St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, recently hosted an in-person information session in Nairobi, Kenya, for prospective medical students and their families. 
The event took place on Friday, 16 January 2025, at Sankara Nairobi, and was attended by over 100 participants.
The session was designed to provide general information about SGU’s medical education offerings, academic program/tracks, and student support services. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with SGU representatives and learn more about the structure of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, including the four-year MD program and the five- and six-year MD tracks.

A portion of the session featured a live virtual contribution from Jamil Moloo, a current SGU School of Medicine student, who joined via Zoom from Grenada. The student shared personal observations about academic life, campus facilities, and living in Grenada while pursuing medical studies.
Anne-Grace Mbabazi, Regional Manager, International Student Recruitment, Africa at SGU, shared her thoughts on the event: “This session was an opportunity to highlight the benefits of studying medicine at SGU and to provide attendees with detailed information on the four-year MD program and the five- or six-year MD tracks. It was valuable to meet with prospective students in Kenya aspiring to become doctors in the US or UK. Kenya remains an important part of SGU’s international community, given the number of doctors who have completed their training with us.”
Sharing her personal journey, SGU alumna Dr. Brigid Midwa reflected on the support she received throughout her studies: “My time at St. George’s University was incredibly supportive both academically and emotionally. From day one, I felt guided by faculty who genuinely cared about my success.”

The session also featured an interactive panel that gave attendees the opportunity to engage directly with SGU representatives. The panel included a current SGU student, physicians Dr. Steve Mungai and Dr. Brigid Midwa, both SGU alumni, and a parent representative, Ms. Keizra Moloo.

With more than 100 attendees including prospective students and parents, SGU agents, financial institution representatives, and community leaders from Kenya—the event reinforced SGU’s continued commitment to supporting aspiring medical professionals across the region.

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