St. George's University and Westminster College Bangkok Expand Pathway to International Medical Education for Students in Thailand

St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, and Westminster College Bangkok have established an affiliation that provides students in Thailand and the wider region with an additional pathway to pursue international medical education and work toward a career in medicine.

The affiliation forms part of SGU's continued efforts to expand access to international medical education and engage with students and schools in Thailand and other markets. Under the affiliation, Westminster College Bangkok will deliver the University of New South Wales Foundation Certificate as a Transnational Education (TNE) program, providing students with an international foundation education in Bangkok. Students who successfully complete the program and meet SGU's admissions requirements may be considered for entry to SGU's Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

The affiliation provides aspiring Thai physicians with a new international pathway, while allowing Westminster College Bangkok to broaden global higher education opportunities for its Thai and regional students. It also offers students specialized benefits, including priority processing for admissions, guaranteed interviews, and personalized guidance. Students may also access enriched learning through visiting lectures and clinical workshops. To further support global talent, a standard "Global Scholarship" of $80,000 is automatically granted to international students during their four-year MD program, ensuring competitive financial assistance and a streamlined application experience across international markets.

"Expanding access to medical education means creating more opportunities for talented students to pursue their dreams and ambitions, regardless of where they begin their educational journey," said Michael Foster, Executive Director for Asia, Middle East and North Africa, and Oceania, at SGU. "Our affiliation with Westminster College Bangkok provides students in Thailand and the region with a pathway to prepare for an international medical education and become part of SGU's global community of aspiring and practicing physicians."

SGU offers an international medical education experience, with opportunities for students to begin their medical education in Grenada or the United Kingdom and undertake clinical training through SGU's network of more than 75 affiliated hospitals in the US and UK.

Through SGU's global clinical network, students can gain experience across different healthcare systems and patient populations, while developing the clinical knowledge and international perspective needed for careers in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment. SGU's School of Medicine has also been reviewed and approved by the Medical Council of Thailand.

"Westminster College Bangkok is committed to giving students from Thailand and the region greater choice in their higher education journey," said Treenat Bert Jaiyasarn, Chairman and CEO of Westminster College Bangkok. "This affiliation with St. George's University adds an exciting international medical education pathway for students who aspire to become physicians. It connects the foundation education they undertake in Bangkok with opportunities to continue their studies in a truly global medical education environment."

Westminster College Bangkok is committed to providing students with international education opportunities and pathways that support their academic and career ambitions. Its growing network of international partnerships gives students greater access to global education options, including this new pathway into medical education through SGU.

The affiliation provides Westminster College Bangkok students with an opportunity to pursue SGU's MD program, with eligible students able to , subject to meeting SGU's academic and admissions requirements.

For more information about SGU's international medical education and the affiliation with Westminster College Bangkok, visit SGU's website or contact Nalinee Jiemvithayanukul, Manager of Student Recruitment for East Asia at SGU, at [email protected].