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The Medical School Admissions Process
Our mission is to find individuals with the potential to develop into outstanding physicians.We’ve accepted students from both medical and non-medical backgrounds. Start your journey to becoming an MD.
Admissions Requirements
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Tuition and Fees
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How To Apply
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Compassionate healthcare begins here.
Hands On Medical Education From The Start
Your career in medicine begins the moment you set foot on our Barbados campus. With hands-on research and clinical opportunities built into your first semester, a Ross Med education is designed to take you further.
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Do you have questions about our curriculum, your eligibility, or how to apply? Whatever your questions may be, our Admissions team is here to support you on your journey.
What Year Do you Want to Start?
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Medical Sciences
January Start
5 Semesters Completed in Barbados
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Clinical Sciences
Core Rotations*
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Begin Your Residency in 8 months
Elective Rotations**
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Medical Sciences
May Start
5 Semesters Completed in Barbados
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Study for USMLE Step 1 |
Clinical Sciences
Core Rotations*
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Begin Your Residency in 2 months
Elective Rotations**
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Medical Sciences
September Start
5 Semesters Completed in Barbados
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Begin studying for USMLE Step 1 |
Clinical Sciences
Core Rotations*
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Start Your Residency after Graduation
Elective Rotations**
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Please Note: The Clinical Sciences portion of our curriculum is completed in one or more of our affiliated teaching hospitals in the U.S and clinical curriculum without failing or repeating any courses.
January Program Highlights
- Start sooner, practice sooner: Get an 8-month head start over students who wait to begin in the following fall. This translates to becoming a licensed physician and starting your career sooner.1
- Head start on residency prep: Students who start in January and proceed through the program on schedule have more flexibility and time to study for the USMLE® 2 CK exams. You may also have more time to schedule clinical electives and take part in extracurricular activities.
- Prepare for residency interviews without added academic distractions. A January start could put you in a position to end your elective rotations shortly after NRMP® registration opens2—giving you the space and time to focus on acing your residency interviews.
1 Students must successfully pass all courses prescribed in the Ross Med preclinical and clinical curriculum without failing or repeating any courses.
2 Actual curriculum timeline, including core and elective rotation completion, may vary.
Please Note: The Clinical Sciences portion of our curriculum is completed in one or more of our affiliated teaching hospitals in the U.S and clinical curriculum without failing or repeating any courses.
May Program Highlights
- Accelerate your medical career: Start med school immediately after completing your undergrad. With a May start date, you can skip the traditional waiting period .
- Beat the competition: Apply for admission in May and increase your chances of securing a spot in medical school, as September is typically the most competitive time to apply.
- Increased flexibility for certain exams and electives: May starters might have more flexibility in scheduling Step 2 of the USMLE® as there may be less competition for testing slots during the summer months. Additionally, some clinical rotations have summer intake dates, making scheduling potentially smoother for May starters.
Please Note: The Clinical Sciences portion of our curriculum is completed in one or more of our affiliated teaching hospitals in the U.S and clinical curriculum without failing or repeating any courses.
September Program Highlights
Begin your medical journey with a fresh perspective. Our September start date gives you the time during the summer to relax, rejuvenate, and prepare for the rigorous demands of medical school.
- Benefit from a structured and predictable academic calendar that is similar to the traditional medical school timeline.
- Increase your student network from the start. September typically our largest incoming class size of the three start terms. Connect with like-minded students from around the world, fostering lifelong friendships and expanding your global perspective.
Please note: The above example is for sample purposes only. Actual curriculum timeline, including core and elective rotation completion, will vary.
*All students must complete 48 weeks of core rotations. Each core rotation is either 6 or 12 weeks in length.
**All students participate in 42 weeks of elective clerkships. Each elective rotation is between 4 - 8 weeks in length.
Ross Med saw something in me that other schools didn't. They saw more than my GPA. They saw more than my resume. They saw the potential. And I really appreciated that because without Ross Med, I wouldn't be the doctor that I am now.
Asha Stegall, MD '24
Perusing your Medical Degree: Find your fit at Ross Med
Everyone has a unique journey. Ross Med welcomes US, Canadian, and international applicants to follow your calling and pursue your MD at Ross Med.
I’m a Career Changer
We’ve accepted students from both medical and non-medical backgrounds. Start your journey to becoming an MD.
I’m a Canadian Applicant
Canadian students are eligible for residency training and practice in Canada and the US.
I’m a Transfer Applicant
Ross Med will consider admitted students with experience from other medical school programs.
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Additional Medical School Resources
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)
The Medical Educational Readiness Program (MERP) is offered to promising Ross Med applicants who could benefit from additional academic support and maximize success in medical school. This 15-week online program is designed to help students succeed and prepare for their first-semester curriculum.
Medical School Information for Parents, Family, and Friends
We know how influential parents, family, and friends are in their student’s lives and are also keenly aware that the idea of attending an international medical school brings with it a whole new set of things to think about, consider, and compare. Learn more about our Friends and Family guide to medical school for Ross University School of Medicine!
Information for Pre-Med Advisors
As a pre-med advisor, you want to feel confident sharing programs and pathways to medical education that fit the unique needs of your students. Explore Ross Med’s admissions philosophy, curriculum, student supports, and academic outcomes.