By Newsdesk Reporter,
22 April, 2026|Nairobi, Kenya.
St. George’s University School of Medicine has announced that more than 800 of its students and graduates have secured residency positions across the United States in the 2026 Match cycle, marking a significant milestone for the institution and its global medical community.
According to the university, the successful candidates matched into 23 medical specialties spanning 42 states and the District of Columbia, with additional placements expected in the coming weeks as the process continues. The Match is a critical этап in a doctor’s career, determining where medical graduates will undergo specialised training.
“Match Day is a pivotal milestone at the start of a doctor’s career,” said Marios Loukas, President of St. George’s University and Dean of its 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.”
The graduates will begin residency training across a broad range of fields, including highly competitive specialties such as surgery and neurology, alongside essential primary care disciplines like pediatrics, emergency medicine, and family medicine. Many are expected to return to their home regions to contribute to local healthcare systems after completing their training.
Among the successful candidates is Brigid Midwa, a Kenyan graduate from the Class of 2025, who matched into an Internal Medicine residency programme in New Jersey. Her achievement highlights the growing contribution of internationally trained doctors to the US healthcare workforce.
“Matching into residency is a defining moment for me,” Midwa said. “SGU challenged me to grow across different healthcare settings, and that experience has prepared me to take this next step with confidence. 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, St. George’s University has been among the largest providers of new doctors to the US healthcare system, with approximately two-thirds of its graduates entering primary care specialties. Many of these physicians go on to serve in medically underserved communities, addressing critical gaps in access to healthcare.
“St. George’s University graduates have been meeting the medical needs of communities across the United States for decades,” Loukas added. “We look forward to the meaningful impact this newest class of SGU-trained physicians will make in the years ahead.”
