IFGs Medical Foundation Progression routes

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) was founded in 1784 as the national provider of surgical training in Ireland. In the years since, RCSI has evolved to become one of the world’s leading health sciences-focused Universities. It is the only Surgical Royal College in the world to offer undergraduate degrees in Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy.

RCSI’s state-of-the-art campus is located in Ireland’s historic and contemporary capital city, Dublin. This campus is home to RCSI’s Clinical Simulation Centre (Europe’s largest!) where RCSI students receive hands-on technical training and go on to graduate as healthcare professionals with superior clinical skills.

RCSI has a student body representing over 60 different countries and more than 21,000 alumni working across 94 countries around the world.

As well as graduating future doctors, RCSI also has outstanding Pharmacy and Physiotherapy programme to which IFG also has progression routes.

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Medical School

Ranked as the Top Medical School in North West England (The Guardian University Guide 2021), UCLan Medical School offers outstanding teaching in state-of-the-art facilities and a welcoming, multicultural environment.

The 5-year Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme places considerable emphasis on developing expertise in practical areas such as clinical, communication, observation, teamwork, and leadership skills. Patient interaction & work-based learning is incorporated in the programme from Year 1, which includes placements in a family doctor practice (called GP in the UK) and a community clinic. Years 3, 4 & 5 are largely spent on supervised placements at local National Health Service (NHS) hospitals.

St. George’s University, Grenada

Founded as an independent School of Medicine, St. George’s University (SGU) opened its doors to students in January 1977. It is now a top centre of international education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the Caribbean Island of Grenada and a state-of-the-art $250 million campus that includes cutting-edge teaching facilities.

SGU’s partnership with Northumbria University, in the UK, gives students the option to study at Northumbria for the first two years. Students who take this option then spend their 3rd year in Grenada before choosing to complete their two years of clinical rotations in the USA or UK. Successful students also gain two degrees: Bachelor in Medical Sciences with Honours Degree + Doctor of Medicine Degree.

European University of Cyprus (EUC)

With a history of more than 60 years, European University Cyprus has grown into a leading academic and research institution. the School of Medicine offers a six-year Doctor of Medicine degree and a 5-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

Facilities include medical & dental simulation and laboratories, and students benefit from clinical training in public and private hospitals/in-house dental clinics. Videos of the labs can be found at Dentistry and Medicine

Staff at EUC include Nobel Laureates, with wide research networks and the university has been ranked with an overall assessment of 5-Stars by QS Top Universities. A new campus is also due to open in Frankfurt, Germany in September 2022.

The Medical University of the Americas (MUA)

The Medical University of the Americas (MUA), a leader in medical education, prepares physicians for the United States and Canada.

For more than two decades, MUA’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program has nurtured 1,600+ healthcare leaders through its immersive curriculum, dedicated faculty, intimate classes, and diverse community. Located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Nevis, their students enjoy an international learning experience, equipping them to serve a global community.

MUA’s outstanding USMLE pass rates and residency placements validate our education’s quality, with graduates thriving in top North American residencies