Medical School for Canadian Applicants

Ross Med’s MD program allows eligible Canadian students to follow their calling and pursue their dream of becoming a physician.

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Ready to Learn, Lead, and Practice Anywhere

Our rigorous U.S.-modeled curriculum, unique location, and cross-cultural experiences allow you to grow into a medical leader with a global mindset, and the skills needed to practice in patient care environments across Canada and the U.S. Join a strong network of nearly 1,000 Canadian alumni.

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Ross Med’s Canadian Dollar Exchange Policy

Who is Eligible?

All new students starting in January, May, and September 2026 are eligible for the rate ceiling when paying tuition and fees in Canadian dollars (CAD) during the 2026 calendar year, no matter your program or citizenship.

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At Ross Med, we are committed to helping you plan your educational expenses with confidence. To provide greater predictability and protection, we’ve introduced a Foreign Exchange (Fx) Ceiling Policy, that places a limit on the exchange rate used when converting your Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars for tuition and fees.

How It Works

All tuition and fees are billed in U.S. dollars (USD). When payments are made in Canadian dollars (CAD), the Fx Ceiling Policy sets a maximum exchange rate of $1.40 CAD per $1.00 USD. 

That means: 

  • If the exchange rate goes above $1.40 CAD for every $1.00 USD, you’ll only pay at the $1.40 rate.
  • If the rate is below $1.40, you’ll automatically get the lower rate. 

This approach helps protect you from sudden increases in exchange rates while allowing you to benefit from positive market changes.

Important Disclosures: Fees Not Included and Account Status
  • Fees Not Included: The $1.40 exchange rate ceiling applies only to the currency conversion rate. It does not include any additional fees such as bank charges, wire transfer fees, service fees, commissions, or credit card processing fees. Students are responsible for covering these transaction costs.
  • Account Status: Payments are applied to the oldest outstanding balance first. To remain eligible for this program, students should keep their accounts in good standing. The university reserves the right to remove eligibility for the rate ceiling if a student becomes delinquent on payments. 

Canadian Scholars Award*

$110,000 off your tuition, equally distributed over 10 semesters beginning with Semester 1. Automatically awarded to those who meet eligibility requirements. 

*Available to those who apply and qualify.

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Ross Med Admissions Requirements for Canadian Students

Canadian Admissions Requirements

Ross Med believes in a holistic admissions process, reviewing not just grades and MCAT scores, but also your potential, character, and drive to be a physician. 

Your Application Checklist:

  • Ross Med accepts applications from graduates of colleges
  • Application submission
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher
  • Official undergraduate transcripts
  • Official MCAT scores, if applicable*
  • Personal statement
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Completed pre-requisite coursework

*Ross Med requires MCAT scores submitted by all U.S. Citizens, nationals, or eligible permanent resident applicants prior to the interview. International applicants are not required to submit MCAT scores, but are strongly encouraged to do so.

If less than 60 upper-division credits were earned from an English language college or university, the applicant will need to provide all official records of scores for either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS™) exam to demonstrate English proficiency.

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Our Curriculum

Medical Sciences

Our Medical Sciences program is closely modeled after U.S. curriculums, integrating clinical skills training, standardized patient cases, small-group learning, and other clinically relevant activities. You will learn to think like a doctor early in your medical school experience, which better prepares you for medical licensing exams.

Medical Sciences Curriculum
Clinical Rotations

Ross Med works with you to secure clinical rotations across the U.S. Our clinical curriculum is comprised of 90 weeks of clinical rotations that include 48 weeks of core clerkships and 42 weeks of electives. We will work closely with you to understand the process and help identify affiliate teaching hospitals that may align best with your career goals. 

Clinical Sciences Curriculum

Make An Impact Sooner

With 3 start dates, you can be residency-ready on your schedule.

 

Sept 7, 2026

Apply by August 14, 2026

Jan 11, 2027

Apply by Dec 11, 2026

May 10, 2027

Apply by April 16, 2027

Residency and Licensure

Ross Med graduates have many options as they move forward with their medical career after residency and may seek to be licensed in both the U.S. and Canada. In the 2025–2026 residency cycle, Canadian Ross Med graduates achieved a 94% first-time residency attainment rate.*

The steps you take to achieve your medical degree at Ross Med are the same as those of U.S. medical schools—successful completion of the Pre-clerkship and Clerkship curricula and clinical rotations, and passage of all three parts of the United States Medical Licensing Exam® (USMLE®). 

Residency Highlights

*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2026-27 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2025-26 who were active applicants in the 2026 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Canadian students are eligible to participate in both the U.S. National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) and the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS), which take place on different schedules.
  • Eligible U.S. residency programs may accept H-1 and J-1 visas.
  • To be eligible to participate in CaRMS, Canadian students must pass the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCQE) and have written and passed, or be scheduled to write, the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination by the September prior to the CaRMS match.
  • Specific rules on matching in Canada vary from province to province. Please visit the CaRMS website for more details.
Institutions and Types of Residencies
InstitutionResidency Type
Dalhousie UniversityCardiac Surgery
Family Medicine
McMaster UniversityEmergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Memorial University
of Newfoundland 		Anatomical Pathology
Psychiatry 
Northern Ontario 
School of Medicine		Family Medicine
University of AlbertaFamily Medicine
University of 
British Columbia		Family Medicine
Psychiatry 
University of CalgaryFamily Medicine
University of 
Manitoba		Anesthesiology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine 
General Surgery
Psychiatry
University of
Saskatchewan		Family Medicine
General Surgery
Psychiatry
Western UniversityFamily Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neuropathology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry

Clinical Rotations in Canada

Ross Med has a visiting elective student agreement with the University of Toronto, which allows our Canadian students to apply to undertake select elective rotations at the University of Toronto beginning in Year 4 of our MD curriculum.

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Partnership Pathway

Ross Med has an established partnership with Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. The partnership allows eligible Canadian students who complete their undergraduate degree at Bishop’s University a pathway to enter Ross Med’s MD program.

Eligibility
  • Students must have graduated Bishop’s University within five (5) years.
  • An overall Grade Point Average (or equivalency) of 3.2 or higher
  • A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher in all courses designated as pre-requisites for admission by Ross Med
  • No grade below C (or equivalent) in any pre-requisite course designated by Ross Med:
    • Biology: 1 year (6 lecture credits), including laboratory (BIO 196/BIL 196, BIO 205/BIL 205)
    • General Chemistry: 1 year (6 lecture credits), including laboratory (CHM 191/CHL191, CHM 192/CHL 192)
    • Organic Chemistry: 1 year (6 lecture credits), including laboratory. Biochemistry can be used to substitute for organic chemistry (CHM 111/CHL 111, CHM 211/CHL 211, BCH 313
    • General Physics: 1 year (6 lecture credits), including laboratory. Statistics or Calculus can be substituted for Physics (any two of PHY 191/PHL 193, PHY 193/PHL 193, MAT 191, MAT 192, MAT 197, MAT 198, PHY 101) v. English: 1 year (6 lecture credits), (any two ENG – coded courses or course classified as writing intensive with at least 40% written component as one of the assignments).
  • All pre-requisite coursework must have been completed within ten years of the date of student application to Ross Med.
  • Must have two Letters of Recommendation, and other minimum admissions requirements required of Ross Med
Program Benefits

Students who have met the academic criteria established through our pathways program will receive these benefits:

  • Application fee waived, except where prohibited by law
  • Guaranteed personal admissions interview
  • Academically accepted international or Canadian students (defined as non-U.S. citizens and not having access to FAFSA® funding) will receive the following benefits:
    • Bishop’s University Partner Scholarship* – One-time $7,500 USD awarded for the first semester of enrollment at Ross Med
    • One-time, first semester housing grant* within RUSM's on-campus housing at the Villages at Coverley

For more information, contact admissions@rossu.edu.

*Available to those who apply and qualify

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Financing Your Education


We have been informed of upcoming changes to Canadian provincial/territorial student grant and loan programs, including Canada Student Loans and Grants, effective August 1, 2026.  

Please visit your province’s website for detailed information on how these changes may impact you, as well as for any additional guidance.

We also recommend contacting RUSM Student Finance Office at 732-509-3051 to discuss alternative funding options.

Please note that Ross Med only accepts U.S. currency for payment.

Financial Aid

Additional Resources

Personalized Learning and Supports

Ross Med offers a continuum of holistic student supports and personalized learning designed with your success in mind:

  • Personalized academic and wellness resources
  • One-on-one coaching, workshops, and peer tutoring
  • Academic advising and United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step exams prep
  • Transition assistance to Clinical Sciences, graduation, and residency
  • Immigration preparation beginning in Semester 1
  • Student Affairs, Student Finance Advisors, Registrar, Care and Counseling team
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Accreditation

We’re accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP, www.caam-hp.org). As a Ross Med graduate, you’ll be eligible for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates® (ECFMG®) certification and can apply for Canadian and U.S. residencies and licensure. 

Financial Aid

Our dedicated financial aid team can help. We are happy to answer your questions.

Phone: 732-509-3051

Email: finaid@rossu.edu

Canadian Student Society

The Canadian Student Society offers important information, such as exam preparation, visa requirements, and peer advisement on rotations, to Canadian medical students wishing to practice medicine in Canada as well as provide complimentary workshops to any member of the RUSM community. 

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RUSM Canadian Alumni

RUSM Alumnus Shares his story

Hear From A Canadian Alumni

Dr. Panagiotis Galanopoulos, MD, Ross Med Alumnus ‘07 reflects on his time learning from Ross School of Medicine.