Geographically, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is characterized by its volcanic and mountainous terrain, with one volcano remaining active to date.

[5] The current Dean of Academic Affairs is Dr. Sanjoy Sanyal, MBBS, MS (Surgery), MSc (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), ADPHA.

[6] Richmond Gabriel University is chartered by the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is authorized to confer the graduate and post-graduate degrees, including the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD), upon students who successfully complete all graduation requirements.

RGU is recognized by the GMC in the United Kingdom making medical graduates eligible to apply to take the qualifying examinations and by the World Health Organization [8] allowing graduates of Richmond Gabriel University to be eligible for practice license in UN-member states.

The university is recognized by the MDCN in Nigeria and graduates are eligible to apply to take the council's assessment examination.