Study Abroad. Hands-On from the Start.
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 diverse patient care environments across Canada and the U.S. Join a strong network of nearly 1,000 Canadian alumni.
Ross Med Admissions Requirements for Canadian Students
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.
Our Curriculum
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, and which better prepares you for medical licensing exams.
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.
Residency and Licensure
| Institution | Residency Type |
|---|---|
| Dalhousie University | Cardiac Surgery Family Medicine |
| McMaster University | Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Pediatrics Psychiatry |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | Anatomical Pathology Psychiatry |
| Northern Ontario School of Medicine | Family Medicine |
| University of Alberta | Family Medicine |
| University of British Columbia | Family Medicine Psychiatry |
| University of Calgary | Family Medicine |
| University of Manitoba | Anesthesiology Emergency Medicine Family Medicine General Surgery Psychiatry |
| University of Saskatchewan | Family Medicine General Surgery Psychiatry |
| Western University | Family Medicine Internal Medicine Neuropathology Pediatrics Psychiatry |
Financing Your Education
Ross Med is approved by the Canadian Ministry of Education, providing most students the ability to receive Canadian federal loans, provincial loans, and federal grants. Some may also opt to take out student lines of credit to finance their MD degree.
Canadian Financial Planning Guide
- For additional information about the loans, scholarships, and grants available in your province, please visit the Canadian Government’s official website for the Student Assistance Program (SAP).
- Please note that Ross Med only accepts U.S. currency for payment
*Available to those who apply and qualify. The RUSM Scholarship Committee will review the qualifications of each applicant. Award recipients must meet the criteria for admission to RUSM, submit an application for admission, and meet the specific criteria set for each scholarship award. Students may also be required to meet additional requirements.
Additional Resources
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
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.
Our dedicated financial aid team can help. We are happy to answer your questions.
Phone: 732-509-3051
Email: finaid@rossu.edu
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.
RUSM Canadian Alumni
Hear From A Canadian Alumni
Dr. Panagiotis Galanopoulos, MD, Ross Med Alumnus ‘07 reflects on his time learning from Ross School of Medicine.
Read About Our Many Success Stories
Kristen Bortolin, Md ('16)
Pediatrics At Western University
“I still can’t believe I matched in Canada,” she says. “I am so honored to have been chosen to train at [Western].”
Rachelle Krause, Md ('14)
Internal Medicine At University Of Toronto
"The rigor of the program is top-notch, and you are exposed to so many different medical scenarios and
cultures—more than you would be at any other school."
Candice Todd, Md ('14)
Neurology At University Of Toronto
"You really focus on your schooling and education, and [Ross] teaches you a real respect for the field. And sometimes, I do miss waking up and wearing shorts every day."
Panagiotis "Taki" Galanopoulos, Md, Msc, Faafp ('07)
Outpatient Physician At Primecare Medical Clinic, British Columbia
"The education that I received was top quality, and the professors had our best interests—as well as that of our future patients—at heart."
Keith Morgan, Md ('13)
Sports Medicine Fellowship At University Of Ottawa
“I took the determination I needed as an athlete, and put it into medicine,” he said. “I’ve got to say I worked pretty hard, but I enjoyed my time; and I enjoyed some of the stuff the island had to offer.”