Grenada Medical & Dental Council
The GMDC was established in 2010 by the Health Practitioner's Act to register and license medical and dental practitioners and to accredit medical education programmes in Grenada.
Transparency & accountability
The Governing Body holds final authority over every accreditation decision. These are the commitments set out in GMDC’s accreditation policies.
The Governing Body bases its decision on:
Within 30 days of a decision, GMDC sends the decision letter to the school’s Chief Academic Official. Final actions are published on the GMDC website once the school has received the letter.
A school may request reconsideration of probation, or appeal a denial or withdrawal of accreditation. Its existing status stays in effect until a final decision is made.
Reconsideration & Appeals PolicyDecisions are shared with WFME, NCFMEA, and Grenada’s Ministries of Education and Health, and are published in the Government Gazette and in a public Statement of Accreditation Status.
Public Disclosure PolicyIf a programme is placed on probation, denied or withdrawn, the school must notify current, admitted and prospective students within 10 calendar days of the final decision.
What We Do
GMDC ensures quality healthcare through registration, licenses, accreditation, and continuous review of practice standards.
Ensuring all medical and dental practitioners are duly registered, qualified, and credentialed to deliver quality healthcare.
Issuing and renewing licenses every three years to ensure practitioners maintain current knowledge and CME requirements.
Evaluating medical education programmes leading to an MD degree, ensuring they meet international quality standards.
Continuous review of medical training, continuing medical education, and compulsory medical insurance coverage.
Recognised by NCFMEA and WFME as the authority for accreditation of medical education programmes in Grenada.
Investigating complaints from the public regarding quality of medical and dental services to ensure accountability.
Accreditation
Six themes: Institutional Setting, Curriculum, Students, Academic Environment, Faculty, and Institutional Effectiveness.
Learn moreSeven stages, from application and self-study to site visits, Governing Body decision and ongoing monitoring.
Learn moreStandards recognised as comparable to those used in the United States. WFME recognition granted until 2032.
Learn moreSt. George's University School of Medicine — accredited for eight years until June 30, 2030.
Learn moreAccess legislation, statutory instruments, NCFMEA decision letters, and WFME certificates.
Learn morePatients with valid complaints about quality of services can submit a written complaint for investigation.
Learn moreThe Grenada Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) was established in 2010 by the Health Practitioner's Act. In 2019, the Amendment Act gave GMDC authority to accredit medical education programmes. GMDC is organised into two Secretariats: License & Registration, and Accreditation.
Accreditation Secretariat
License & Registration