RUSM Medical Doctor Degree: Admissions Overview

Graduating over 16,000 alumni over the past 40 years, we’d like to think we have a strong track record of success.

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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

Review our full list of med school admission and prerequisite course requirements.

Tuition and Fees

Find out more information about tuition, financial aid, and scholarships available for Ross Med Students.

How To Apply

Get started on your Ross University School of Medicine application today.

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What Year Do you Want to Start?
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START RESIDENCY
Medical Sciences
January Start
5 Semesters Completed in Barbados

Begin studying for USMLE Step 1

Clinical Sciences
Core Rotations*

Begin Your Residency in 8 months

Elective Rotations**
Medical Sciences
May Start
5 Semesters Completed in Barbados

Study for USMLE Step 1

Clinical Sciences
Core Rotations*

Begin Your Residency in 2 months

Elective Rotations**
Medical Sciences
September Start
5 Semesters Completed in Barbados

Begin studying for USMLE Step 1

Clinical Sciences
Core Rotations*

Start Your Residency after Graduation

Elective Rotations**
Leave Barbados
Match Day
Graduation
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.

 Program Highlights

  • Start sooner, practice sooner

  • Head start on residency prep

  • Prepare for residency interviews with no distractions

  • Return home for your clinical year

 Program Highlights

  • Accelerate your medical career

  • Beat the competition

  • Increased flexibility for certain exams and electives

  • Return home for your clinical year

Program Highlights

  • Traditionally structured academic calendar

  • Head start on residency prep

  • Increase your student network from the start

  • Return home for your clinical year

 

Please note: The above example is for sample purposes only. Actual curriculum timeline, including core and elective rotation completion, will vary.


1All students must complete 48 weeks of core rotations. Each core rotation is either 6 or 12 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
Asha Stegall

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.

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.

Learn More About MERP

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!

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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. 

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