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Follow Your Calling in One Easy Step!

Follow Your Calling in One Easy Step!

Upload your completed common med school application and follow your calling to become a doctor at Ross Med.

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Your path to becoming a physician starts in: 

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Save Time and Money by applying to RUSM with the AMCAS:

Save Time and Money by applying to RUSM with the AMCAS:
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Ross Med knows what success looks like. Travel in the footsteps of over 15,000 alumni practicing in the U.S. and Canada. Why wait when you can kick-start your dream of becoming a doctor by starting in one of our upcoming starts in September, January, or May.

Benefits of Applying with Your AMCAS:

Prioritized application review and expedited processing

Guaranteed admissions interview*

Committee decision within weeks & the chance to save your seat in the upcoming class

Prioritized application review and expedited processing

Fill out your information once

Guaranteed admissions interview*

Interview for seat quicker

Committee decision within weeks & the chance to save your seat in the upcoming class

*Your verified AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS alone is sufficient for an initial review for an interview. Transcripts will be required for a final decision. For unverified AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDASAS, you will need to submit your transcripts to be reviewed for an interview.

Applying to Ross Med is Easy

1.
Upload Your Application
Upload a copy of your completed AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS application or you can with Ross Med’s online application.
2.
Submit your supporting materials
In order for your application to be marked complete we require the following items:
Transcripts

Request official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended. Official transcripts can be submitted electronically to [email protected] or by mail.

Letters of Recommendation

We require two letters of recommendations. Letters can be emailed to [email protected] or by mail.

MCAT Scores

Send Ross Med your MCAT scores electronically by logging into your AAMC account. Ross Med institutional code: 906

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Ross University School of Medicine

Office of Admissions

10315 USA Today Way

Miramar, Florida 33025

Have questions before you apply?

Submit your questions to our Admissions Team - we are here to help!

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Start Strong, Early On

Start Strong, Early On

At Ross Med, we believe early hands-on learning gives students the experience and confidence to achieve. Immerse yourself in learning the practice of medicine, gain experience in simulation labs, and train alongside physicians, caring for patients in the community within weeks, not months.

Start Dates

15,000

Nearly 15,000 alumni strong

$50M +

$50M+ USD total value awarded in scholarships and grants since 2020
96%

96% first time residency attainment rate for 2021-2022 grads*

*First time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2022-23 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2021-22 who were active applicants in the 2022 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.

91.6%

91.6% USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate from 2017-2021**

**First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was 2017-2021. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum and earn a satisfactory score on the NBME CBSE exam as listed in the student handbook.

40+ Years of Academic Excellence

Founded in 1978, Ross University School of Medicine has been providing students with the foundation they need to pursue successful careers in medicine for over 40 years.
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Organ systems-based curriculum

Our basic sciences curriculum is an organ systems-based curriculum that organizes the teaching of medicine by systems within the body, like the digestive or respiratory systems.
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Clinical Training in the U.S.

Ross Med students complete the clinical portion of the curriculum—and the majority of their training—in the United States at partner teaching hospitals across the country.
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Scholarships Available For Those Who Qualify

Scholarships and grants valued at over $100 million (USD) have been awarded to students since 2020.

WE OFFER FLEXIBLE START DATES: MAY, SEPTEMBER, OR JANUARY

RUSM offers three session starts to allow you to start your MD when it’s convenient for you and your own personal journey. Session starts are available in May, September, and January. Talk to our supportive admission advisors to learn more.
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Ross is accredited by Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP). *

Accreditation by CAAM-HP is a rigorous, peer review process which examines all aspects of a medical program. The CAAM-HP board, an independent and autonomous body of professionals, only certifies medical schools that are operating at the highest levels of educational standards. View our accreditation and program recognition page for more information.

FIRST-SEMESTER TUITION BACK GUARANTEE

RUSM is confident in our students and their ability to successfully transition to the rigorous demands of medical school. We believe in you and your ability to succeed so much so that we’re willing to refund your first-semester tuition if you don’t pass.

New, first-time matriculating MD students who complete semester 1, including final exams, and do not advance to semester 2 because they earned a failing grade in a semester 1 courses/modules required for advancement are eligible for the guarantee. Students eligible for the guarantee receive a reimbursement of tuition based on the following formula: tuition assessed minus institutional scholarships or grants received. Please note, only tuition is included in this guarantee, any fees and other expenses and/or charges are excluded.

REMOTE LEARNING OPTION

While we will continue to deliver our program in person on island in the May 2022 semester, we are excited to announce we are offering a remote option for first-time first-semester students for their first term only* to give them flexibility in learning options to start their medical education. RUSM is committed to providing medical students choosing to start online with the same knowledge and expertise that their classmates in Barbados will receive.

*The May 2022 semester remote option for new, first-time first semester students is contingent on the U.S. COVID-19 national emergency declaration and federal allowances. If the national emergency declaration and federal allowances are terminated prior to the end of the May 2022 semester, you will be required to complete your semester on island. The remote option is not offered to continuing students (semesters 2-5) or students repeating the first semester.

Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)

Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)

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MERP is a 15-week online program designed to prepare promising applicants for success in medical school. MERP focuses on strengthening core academic areas with an emphasis on basic sciences. This program focuses on small group learning and study techniques. Students who successfully complete the program matriculate into the next first semester MD class.

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Access To Education

Access To Education

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At Ross Med we offer a holistic admissions process, reviewing not just grades and MCAT scores, but also your potential, character, and drive to be a physician. Our continuum of student support includes one-on-one coaching, workshops, peer tutoring, United States Medical License Examinations® (USMLE ®) Step exams prep, and transition assistance to Clinical Sciences, graduation, and residency. We are committed to equitable educational opportunities for our future healthcare professionals through our partnership program with HBCUs and HSIs

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Ross Med Offers:
  • Holistic student support with your success in mind-from your first day through residency
  • Enhance your medical education and gain cultural competency skills by participating in supervised clinical experiences across Barbados through pop-up clinics, mobile clinics, school fairs, and more
  • Research Foundations equip you with essential skills to improve medical knowledge and clinical skills
  • Technologically advanced campus and high-touch simulation environments for learning and practicing in real-world conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of starting med school in May?

Starting med school in May gives you:

  • More prep time for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 & the MCCQE Step 1
  • Flexibility in scheduling of fourth-year clinical rotations
  • Increased opportunities to get important letters of recommendation
  • Extra time to prepare for residency
  • Opportunity to complete more electives in a desired specialty, including highly competitive fields, prior to submitting a residency application
  • Increased 1:1 exposure to residency directors and influencers

 

What Happens If I Recieve an Acceptance to a U.S. or Canadian Medical School?

If you withdraw before the start of the first semester because you are accepted and enroll in a US or Canada-based MD program, you won’t be charged, and we’ll refund your seat deposit.

Will I be able to practice in the U.S.?
Yes. Ross Med students are eligible to take all of the USMLE by registering with the ECFMG and are eligible to apply for licensure in all states in the United States.
I Still Have Questions. How Do I Contact Someone Before Applying?

Submit your questions to our Admissions Team - we are here to help!

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What is required for medical school?

Applying to Caribbean medical schools is very similar to a U.S. medical school. At Ross Med, our Admissions team looks at a variety of factors when reviewing your application to medical school, including:

  • Academic achievement (GPA and MCAT score)
  • Course Requirements – The minimum prerequisite requirements are:
    • Inorganic or General Chemistry: Two semesters (eight semester hours) with laboratories
    • Organic Chemistry: Two semesters (eight semester hours) with laboratories
    • General Biology or Zoology: Two semesters of biology or zoology with laboratories
    • Physics: One semester (four semester hours) with laboratory
    • Mathematics: One semester of college-level mathematics (three semester hours), preferably calculus or statistics
    • English: Two semesters (six semester hours)
      • Canadian students may satisfy the English requirements in 3 possible ways: (1) 2 semesters of University humanities where essays composed at least 40% of the overall mark, (2) International Baccalaureate English and (3) Advanced Placement English. 
  • Extracurriculars, including clinical experience, community service, and/or involvement in clubs or other organizations
  • Personal qualities, such as compassion and leadership

As medical school admissions criteria may vary slightly, it is important for applicants to become knowledgeable about each institution’s requirements prior to applying.
​A full list of Ross Med’s application requirements can be found here.

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* Ross University School of Medicine is an accredited medical school, determined by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP, www.caam-hp.org). CAAM-HP is the legally constituted body established in 2003 under the aegis of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), empowered to determine and prescribe standards and to accredit programs of medical, dental, veterinary and other health professions education on behalf of the contracting parties in CARICOM.

Accreditation by CAAM-HP is a rigorous, peer review process which examines all aspects of a medical program. The CAAM-HP board, an independent and autonomous body of professionals, only certifies medical schools which are operating at the highest levels of industry standards.

Through this accreditation, the CAAM-HP provides assurance to medical students, graduates, the medical profession, healthcare institutions and the public that programs leading to qualifications in medicine meet appropriate national and international standards for educational quality, and that the graduates have a sufficiently complete and valid educational experience.