Ross Med is #1 among the top 4 Caribbean medical schools based on residency rates*.
*Based on information available on the schools' websites as of July 2024. Methodologies vary. Click here for details.
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Ross is accredited by Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
This means that as a graduate of RUSM, you’ll be eligible for Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates® (ECFMG®) certification and can apply for residencies and licensure in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Accreditation by CAAM-HP is a rigorous, peer review process that examines all aspects of a medical program. The CAAM-HP board, an independent and autonomous body of professionals, only certifies medical schools operating at the highest educational standards. View our accreditation and program recognition page for more information.
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Find opportunities and resources to support your success both in the classroom and beyond. Create your own academic path, make connections with supportive faculty and peers, and prepare yourself for a career you love. Ross Med is where great stories begin. It’s time to start yours.
Curriculum
Our students receive a rigorous medical education with opportunities for early hands-on experiences in Barbados.
Student Support
Even before your medical school journey begins, you’ll find a rich network of academic support resources at Ross Med.
Clinical Home Offer
Global perspective, local impact. Learn more about how you can return to your home town for clinical rotations.
1 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.
2 First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
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