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Hands- on From the Start.

Early clinical experience makes all the difference on your journey to becoming an MD.

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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.

Integrated organ systems-based curriculum. Learn to think like a doctor early in your medical school experience.

Technologically advanced campus and high-touch simulation environments for learning and practicing in real-world conditions.

Research Foundations equips you with essential skills to improve medical knowledge and clinical skills.

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.

The Pathway to Residency

Upcoming Start Dates

Which start date is right for you?

Our three flexible start dates help you begin -and finish- your medical education on your schedule.

Our Accreditation Makes It Possible

We’re accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation 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 and can apply for all U.S. residencies and licensure.

Hands-on Experience, Real-World Impact

Hands-on Experience, Real-World Impact

We know what success looks like. Travel in the footsteps of nearly 15,000 alumni practicing in the U.S. and Canada.

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 201-2021. 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.

91.3%

Ross Med students' five-year cumulative first-time pass rate for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam is 91.3% from 2017-2021*

*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 2017-21. To sit for the exam students must earn the minimum passing score on the NBME CCSE as listed in the student handbook.

91%

91% first time residency attainment rate for 2021-2022 grads**

**Percent of students attaining a 2022-23 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-23 who were active applicants in the 2023 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.

Alumni Spotlight

"I wake up in disbelief that I have an awesome job where I help people every day and I make an incredible living. I cannot overemphasize how none of this could have happened without the opportunity Ross Med provided me. Nobody else wanted to give me a chance but Ross Med did."

- Dr. Gregory Gimour, ‘15

I wake up in disbelief that I have an awesome job where I help people every day and I make an incredible living. I cannot overemphasize how none of this could have happened without the opportunity Ross Med provided me. Nobody else wanted to give me a chance but Ross Med did.

- Dr. Gregory Gimour, ‘15

Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)

• 15-week online program designed to prepare promising applicants for success in medical school

• Strengthens core academic areas with an emphasis on basic sciences

• Focus on small group learning and study techniques

• Students who successfully complete the program matriculate into the next first-semester MD class

Access To Education

• Holistic admissions process, reviewing not just grades and MCAT scores, but also your potential, character, and drive to be a physician.

• Personalized learning and student supports including one-on-one coaching, workshops, peer tutoring, wellness and counseling, United States Medical License Examinations® (USMLE ®) Step exams prep, and transition assistance to Clinical Sciences, graduation, and residency.

• Commitment to equitable educational opportunities for our future healthcare professionals through our partnership program with HBCUs and HSIs

Financial Assistance

• U.S. citizens and qualified non-citizens are eligible to receive federal student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program, which includes the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan.

• Beyond securing financial aid or loans, Ross Med offers scholarships and grants to those who apply and qualify to help offset some of the costs of our MD program. $50M+ in total value awarded scholarships and grants since 2020.

• We believe so strongly in your success that we are offering a Tuition Back Guarantee if you don’t pass. you must complete the entire first semester, including final exams. Only tuition is included in this guarantee—any fees and other expenses and/or charges are excluded.

Our Scholarships and Awards*

Ross Scholar Award

Up to $80,000 equally distributed over 8 semesters beginning in Semester 3

Medical Education Scholar Award

Awarded to MERP students. Up to $35,000 equally distributed over eight semesters beginning Semester 3 of the MD program

Opportunity Plus Scholarship

$40,000 equally distributed over 10 semesters beginning in Semester 1

HBCU/HSI School Partnership Benefit

Pays for MERP tuition and/or RUSM first semester tuition.

More About Scholarships

*Sample listing, available to those who qualify and apply

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 course/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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Ross Med students eligible to receive US federal direct student loans?

Yes! Ross Med students may qualify for federal student loans through the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Ross University School of Medicine accredited?

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.

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.

What is required to apply for the MD program?

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.

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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.