Ross University School of Medicine Accreditation

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) and has four individual state approvals in the United States.

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Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) 

Ross University School of Medicine is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP, www.caam-hp.org).

CAAM-HP

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.

As a Ross Med graduate, you’ll be eligible for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates® (ECFMG®) certification and can apply for U.S. and Canadian residencies and licensure.

Other State Approvals and Licensures

Ross University School of Medicine graduates are eligible to apply for licensure in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. 

New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida require institutional review and state approval, or licensure, prior to conducting clinical clerkships. Approval by the Medical Board of California is also necessary for physician licensure in that state. Many other states defer to California’s approval for the purpose of licensure. Review more details on these approvals below. 

  • California: The state has reviewed Ross University School of Medicine’s academic program and found it acceptable, allowing the licensure of graduates from Ross Med. 
  • New York: The state has approved Ross University School of Medicine’s educational program, allowing Ross Med students to complete clinical training and residencies at hospitals throughout the state. 
  • New Jersey: The state has approved Ross University School of Medicine’s medical education program, permitting students to complete their clinical training at approved teaching hospitals in the state. 
  • Florida: The state has reviewed Ross University School of Medicine, and it is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education. 

Have any questions about Ross University School of Medicine’s status as an accredited medical school? Contact our Admissions Team.

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