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Make a Real-World Impact. We'll Prepare You for What Matters Most.
Develop the expertise and confidence to take charge. Ross Med provides the rigorous training you need to become a skilled medical professional. If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of others, we're committed to helping you achieve it.
in filling roles across the healthcare spectrum.
In 2025, Ross Med graduates earned residency placements in a wider variety of specialties* than any other Big 4 Caribbean medical school.in filling roles across the healthcare spectrum.
In 2025, Ross Med graduates earned residency placements in a wider variety of specialties* than any other Big 4 Caribbean medical school.*Comparative Caribbean medical schools include Ross University School of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, St. George's University, and Saba School of Medicine. Based on information available on the schools' websites as of June 17, 2025.
Make a Real-World Impact. We'll Prepare You for What Matters Most.
Develop the expertise and confidence to take charge. Ross Med provides the rigorous training you need to become a skilled medical professional. If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of others, we're committed to helping you achieve it.
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**Based on information available on the schools' websites as of July 2024. Methodologies vary. See more details.***
Why Choose Ross Med?
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applying Ross Med is simple and streamlined. You can start your application now and return and complete it at any time.
✓ ApplicationSubmit your Ross Med Online Application or upload your existing AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS (Texas) application.
✓ Supporting Documents (These can be submitted at a later date.)- Official transcript(s) from each College/University and/or professional school that you have attended
- Two letters of recommendation Medical School Admission Test Score(s)
Review the full list of Ross Med MD admissions requirement here.
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RUSM students’ five-year cumulative first-time pass rate for the USMLE® Step 1 exam is 86.8% from 2019-2023.*
*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 in 2019-2023. 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.
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RUSM students' five-year cumulative first-time pass rate for the USMLE® Step 2 CK exam is 93.6% from 2019-2023.*
*First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the exam students must earn an acceptable score on the NBME CCSE as listed in the catalog.
Our Accreditation Makes It Possible
Our Accreditation Makes It Possible
Ross Med is accredited by the Caribbean Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP, www.caam-hp.org). As a Ross Med graduate, you’ll be eligible for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates® (ECFMG®) certification.
Our accreditation provides:
- Access to clinical rotations
- Opportunity to participate in National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Access to take US licensing exams, including USMLE®
- Access for US citizens to US Department of Education student loans
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ross Med’s admissions requirements include:
- Completed prerequisite coursework, all of which cannot be more than 10 years old
- A bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or higher
- Submission of your Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores
A full list of our application requirements, including prerequisite courses, can be found here.
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.
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.
Yes, Ross Med gives consideration to all international medical school candidates showing the potential to succeed in our Doctor of Medicine degree program. We encourage you to learn more about our program and how we can support you through your MD journey.
No, the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) is not required for international students, but strongly encouraged. MCAT scores must be submitted by all U.S. Citizens, nationals, or eligible permanent resident applicants prior to the interview.
Ross Med is committed to helping aspiring doctors offset the cost of medical education. A variety of scholarships are available for international students for those who apply and qualify.
Ross Med accepts applications throughout the year. With three start dates in September, January and May you have the opportunity to start your MD journey when it works best for you.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
I'm beyond grateful for this experience. Ross Med helped give me meaning. It has instilled a lot of confidence and pride in myself and brought me lifelong friends. I hope every student does the same and every future student continues to carry these experiences forward; anything is possible at Ross Med.
- Ryan Azarkhail, Class of 2023
I'm beyond grateful for this experience. Ross Med helped give me meaning. It has instilled a lot of confidence and pride in myself and brought me lifelong friends. I hope every student does the same and every future student continues to carry these experiences forward; anything is possible at Ross Med.
- Ryan Azarkhail, Class of 2023
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Opens in a new window.* 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.