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St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies has announced it will host a special Commencement Ceremony in Gaborone on 27 June 2026, bringing together graduates, families, healthcare leaders, and government representatives.
This event, part of the University’s 50th-anniversary calendar, honors the academic achievements and professional impact of SGU’s African graduates and their contributions to the regional healthcare landscape.
The ceremony reflects SGU’s longstanding commitment to educating physicians from Africa.
Over the past five decades, SGU graduates have gone on to serve in hospitals, clinics, public health institutions, and leadership positions across the continent, helping address healthcare workforce needs and expanding access to quality medical care in their communities.
The ceremony will feature keynote remarks from Botswana’s Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Stephen Modise, an SGU graduate whose journey from being an SGU medical student to one of the country’s most senior healthcare leaders reflects the impact SGU alumni continue to have across Africa in the healthcare sector.
“As we celebrate 50 years of St. George’s University, we are proud of the thousands of graduates who are making a difference in communities around the world, including many across Africa,” said Dr. Marios Loukas, President and Dean of the SGU School of Medicine.
“This ceremony provides an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments alongside their families, friends, and mentors, while acknowledging the important contributions they are making to healthcare throughout the continent.”
The commencement ceremony forms part of SGU’s year-long 50th anniversary celebrations and holds particular significance for graduates from the African region.
For many alumni, the event offers an opportunity to participate in a formal graduation celebration closer to home, including those who were unable to attend commencement ceremonies previously held in New York.
As SGU marks its 50th anniversary, the University remains committed to supporting the next generation of African physicians through accessible medical education pathways, international clinical training opportunities, and a global alumni network dedicated to improving health outcomes worldwide.
For more information on the programs and tracks available through SGU School of Medicine, visit SGU’s website.
