Med School for the International Medical Student

Gain a Global Perspective At Ross University School of Medicine.

An Accredited Caribbean Med School

Ross is accredited by Caribbean Accreditation Authority or Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).

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 community of dedicated, caring faculty and students learning to practice medicine through a global lens.

96%

Ross University School of Medicine's first-time residency attainment rate for 2024-2025 graduates.^*

$140M+ USD

More than $140 million (USD) in Scholarships and grants have been awarded to students since 2020. Let us invest in you.

16,000

Join a network of more than 15,000 alumni practicing around the globe.

*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of all 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.

International Medical School Applicant 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.

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*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.

Advantages of Studying Medicine in the Caribbean

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Explore Our Barbados Campus

Our global campus provides dynamic educational experiences and 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.

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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?

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Admission Requirements

Application Requirement Details

Personal Statement

A personal statement (750 words or less) is required as part of your application. Your personal statement gives us an idea of your skills, achievements, and motivation, which are important factors in assessing your application. You may use your AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS personal statement.

Letters of Recommendation

Submit at least two letters of recommendation — one from a pre-medical professor acquainted with your academic ability or a recommendation from a college pre-health advisory committee. A second may be a letter of reference from a physician acquainted with your healthcare work experience or a character reference from an employer or volunteer activity. All letters must be on letterhead with contact information included and sent directly from the referee to our Admissions Office.

Ross University School of Medicine
Office of Admissions
10315 USA Today Way
Miramar, Florida, 33025

Transcript Evaluation

Applicants who have completed coursework in countries other than the United States and Canada must submit a foreign transcript evaluation.

Personal Interview

If your credentials are judged to be indicative of the potential for successful completion of the curriculum, you will be invited for an interview generally within two to four weeks after initial application materials have been received. Your interview helps us assess your overall personal and academic background, maturity, adaptability, character, aptitude, and most importantly, your motivation to become a physician. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

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

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International Scholar Award

We understand that there may be financial barriers to pursuing your MD, which is why we have created scholarship opportunities* for our international students.

The International Scholar Award grants a total of $131,210: $100,000 toward your MD program tuition, equally distributed over 10 semesters, plus a grant to cover the cost of housing at Coverley for a maximum of 5 semesters (all amounts in U.S. dollars.) It is available to incoming, first-semester students who are international citizens or permanent residents.^**

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*Available to those who apply and qualify.

**Proof of international citizenship or international permanent resident status is required

*U.S. dual citizenship, U.S. permanent resident status, and Canadian citizenship are ineligible.) See Scholarships page for full eligibility details.

Partnerships

Ross Med is establishing partnerships with US universities to create pathways to medical school for students who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Explore our opportunities.

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Family and Friends

Ross Med has helped guide pre-medical and medical students from around the globe. If you're a family member or close friend of a pre-med or medical student, we’re here to help them through the medical school journey.

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Student-Centered Education

Ross Med is invested in your success. From the time you apply through graduation, residency, and beyond, our goal is to ensure you have the academic and emotional support resources needed to achieve your goals.

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