GUIDE TO the MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Choosing a medical school is one of the most important career decisions you’ll face. At Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), we’re proud of the success of our graduates. With more than 15,000 alumni across the United States and Canada, we’re inspired every day by the difference our graduates are making in the world.
Review our full list of med school admission and prerequisite course requirements.
You can and should apply to medical school before taking your MCAT. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is an important part of your med school admissions candidate profile.
Find out more information about tuition, financial aid, and scholarships available for Ross Med students.
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Canadian Applicants
Making up about 10% of the student body, Canadian students have earned 70+ competitive residency positions across Canada, and another 590+ in the US since 2011.
HBCU & HSI STUDENTS
Preferred medical school admissions into our MD program is offered to high performing students of our HBCU and HSI partners via our Access and Inclusion in Medicine (AIM) Scholar program.
Career Changers
Whether you’re a teacher or a nurse, a medical lab technician or a computer programmer, Ross can help you take the next step in your journey to an MD degree.
Transfer Applicants
Ross University School of Medicine will consider admitted students who have experience from other medical school programs.

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