An Accredited Caribbean Med School
At Ross Med, we give serious consideration to all international medical school candidates showing the potential to succeed in our Doctor of Medicine degree program. Join a diverse community of dedicated, caring faculty and students learning to practice medicine through a global lens.
*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
Where will you study?
Your pathway to licensure and practice medicine in the U.S.
Spend two years studying Medical Sciences on the island of Barbados, followed by access to clinical training opportunities at hospitals and health systems in the United States.
Our Curriculum
Medical Sciences
You will complete your five-semester Medical Sciences curriculum comprised of classroom learning and early hands-on experiences on our Barbados campus. Modeled after U.S. curricula, the program is designed to help you understand and address health and disease holistically.
Clinical Educations
The successful completion of our Medical Sciences curriculum is followed by two years of Clinical Education at one or more of our affiliate hospitals in the U.S. During this time, you will participate with your affiliate school’s students in rotations, while remaining enrolled and graduating from Ross Med.
Clinical Transfer
Ross Med offers opportunities for students to transfer into RUSM’s clinical curriculum. We can provide the convenience of single-location clinical tracks where you can remain in a single geographic location for the duration of your clinical clerkship rotations.
Join a proudly accredited institution
Ross is accredited by Caribbean Accreditation Authority or Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Explore Our Barbados Campus
Our global campus provides dynamic educational experiences and diverse learning opportunities for students from all backgrounds to develop their medical skills. Our campus facilities provide a safe, comfortable learning environment, with all of the amenities you’d find at home.
International Medical School Requirements
International students are encouraged to apply.
We believe in a holistic admissions process, reviewing not just grades and scores, but also your pursuits and interests outside the classroom, and your passion to make a difference helps communicate your capability as a future medical student.
- Grades from prerequisite coursework
- MCAT Score*, if applicable
- References
- Personal statement
- Personal admissions interview
No application fee is required
Applying to Ross Med is easy and streamlined. You can start your application now and return to finish it later if needed. You can apply to Ross Med using our online application or you can apply using an existing AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS (Texas) application.
*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.
*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.
Application Requirements
Prerequisite Coursework
If you have completed your undergraduate studies in a country that has an educational system different from that of the United States or Canada, you will be evaluated on your merits but a completed pre-medical curriculum comparable to that completed by U.S. and Canadian students is one of the med school prerequisites for admission. Ross Med prerequisite courses must have been completed within 10 years of the desired semester start date. Not sure if your previous coursework meets the requirements?
Application Requirement Details
Investing In Your Future
Studying abroad to fulfill your dream of becoming an international MD doctor is a significant investment in your future.
Ross Med offers a pathway for international students, with over 40 years of experience, a strong track record of success, and a commitment to providing opportunities to help offset educational costs to all eligible students.
Please note that Ross Med only accepts U.S. currency for payment
