*RUSM has a first-time residency attainment rate of 96%, calculated as the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of graduates or expected graduates in 2024-25 who were active applicants in the 2025 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match. AUC’s first-time residency attainment rate for 2024-2025 graduates and expected graduates is 95%. SABA’s four-year residency placement rate of 97% is calculated as the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match. As of July 17, 2025, they have not published their 2025 rates. SGU’s US residency placement rate of 94% pertains to graduates over five years from 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with the rate calculated as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2025.
Before You Apply
Application Requirements
Below you will find a list of items that Ross University considers requirements to have a valid application to our med school.
Eligibility and Requirements
Application Details
Medical School GPA Requirements
Admission to Ross Med includes submitting all college level or higher coursework and we will determine your cumulative GPA and GPA in the required pre-medical coursework. We evaluate your application using several factors, not just your GPA. You can contact our Admissions team to find out if you qualify for the Ross Med MD program.
MCAT Requirements for Medical School
To meet medical school admission requirements, Ross Med requires that all U.S. applicants* take the Medical College Admissions Test® (MCAT®). Canadian and international applicants are not required to submit MCAT scores, but are strongly encouraged to do so.
At the same time, Ross Med does not have a minimum required MCAT score for our applicants. Instead, your application will be considered holistically—meaning your MCAT score will be weighed alongside other factors.
You may apply to Ross Med before sitting for the MCAT but will need to submit your MCAT scores prior to your admission interview.
Use our Online MCAT Guide to learn more about the MCAT and find upcoming test dates.
You’re always welcome to reach out to our Admissions Office to discuss your personal situation and get a better idea of your potential candidacy as a Ross Med student. You can also take our Admissions Assessment to learn more about the strength of your candidacy at Ross Med.
*Ross Med requires MCAT scores submitted by all U.S. Citizens, nationals, or eligible permanent resident applicants prior to the interview.
Medical School Course Requirements
Upon admission to Ross Med, you must have a bachelor’s degree or higher and have completed the below courses within the last ten years.
- Inorganic or General Chemistry: Two semesters (eight semester hours)
- Organic Chemistry: One semester (four semester hours)
- General Biology or Zoology: Two semesters (eight semester hours)
- Physics: One semester (four semester hours)
- Mathematics: One semester of college-level mathematics (three semester hours), preferably calculus or statistics
- English: Two semesters (six semester hours). Canadian students may satisfy the English requirements in 3 possible ways: (1) Two semesters of University humanities where essays composed at least 40% of the overall mark, (2) International Baccalaureate English and (3) Advanced Placement English.
*Substitutions and/or exceptions for med school prerequisites are made on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Admissions Dean and Faculty Admissions Committee.
RUSM Path to a Medical Degree
Ross Med understands that every student's journey is unique, and our admissions team is here to provide personalized guidance as you navigate the application process. Whether you're a traditional applicant, transfer student, international candidate, or taking an alternative path to medical school, your application will be evaluated holistically on your individual merits. View requirements based on your specific pathway.
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.
I'm a Career Changer
We’ve accepted students from both medical and non-medical backgrounds. Start your journey to becoming an MD.
If you completed your undergraduate studies in countries that have an educational system different from that of the United States or Canada, please note that a completed pre-medical curriculum comparable to that completed by U.S. and Canadian students is a prerequisite for admission to our program.
Your application will be evaluated on your merits, and our admissions advisors can help you get started. Please contact us with any questions you may have about the program or requirements for admission.
AMP Program
Ross Med is proud to partner with Advanced Medical Preparation (AMP) program to provide a pathway for qualified Indian students to study in a U.S.-style medical program. More information is coming soon! www.ampmedicine.org
Your Next Steps to Apply To Ross Med
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