Our Purpose
Intentionally designed to produce doctors who are committed to serving diverse communities. Grounded in evidence, our program reflects advancements and best practices in medical education and will better prepare our students in their role as a physician working with dynamic, inter-professional teams.
Our holistic admissions philosophy and student support systems widen the pathway for aspiring physicians, and our hands-on from the start approach produces doctors who have the practical knowledge and skills to make a positive impact early in their careers.
We’re educating healthcare professionals who bring energy and diverse perspectives to healing the world.
We Set You Up For Success
The Ross Med curriculum is designed to prepare our graduates to practice in the U.S. and Canada. You bring the passion, effort, and commitment. We’ll provide the opportunities, structure, and support.
Ross Med student’s five-year cumulative USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate1
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First-time residency attainment rate for 2023-2024 graduates.2
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.
A Vibrant Campus on Barbados
Ross Med’s campus is located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Barbados, where as a Ross Med student, you’ll be immersed in this vibrant community as you complete your medical sciences curriculum during your first two years of medical school.
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Join a proudly accredited institution
Ross is accredited by Caribbean Accreditation Authority or Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Supporting all Students
Fostering a Diverse and Supportive Community
As an institution, Ross Med seeks to increase access to medical education for people from a variety of backgrounds—because when our healthcare professionals reflect the diversity of the communities they care for, our healthcare systems become more innovative and compassionate.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ross Med is committed to addressing racism and bias in sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, and gender in the fight for social justice.
Student Disability Services
Ross Med is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Learn more about our accommodation process.
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