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What is MERP?
MERP is a 15-week online program that equips students with a strong foundation in basic sciences and effective study techniques, preparing them for success in medical school. Upon successful completion of MERP, students matriculate into the first semester of the next entering Ross Med MD class.
Pathway to MERP
The MERP program offers two distinct pathways to admission to Ross Med’s MD program:
Apply to Ross Med
When applying to our MD program, you may receive one of three outcomes: acceptance, denial, or an invitation to join our MERP program. The Admissions Committee carefully evaluates each application to determine the best fit.
Readiness for MERP
Certain traditional prerequisites may be waived/modified and replaced with a more holistic evaluation. The Admissions Committee will assess your readiness for MERP.
Is MERP Right for You?
Sometimes, all it takes is someone to believe in your potential—and give you the tools to succeed. As a part of MERP, you will receive an exclusive experience with a focus on small group learning and study techniques that can prepare you to be more successful in medical school.
Expand Your Knowledge
Strengthen your foundational principles and skills with course content similar to that found in early semesters of medical school.
Optimize your Study Skills
Develop study and learning techniques critical for the demands of medical school and success at Ross Med.
Build Your Network
Establish a support network of friends and study partners as you prepare to start medical school together.
Enrolling in MERP
MERP is offered three times each year: April, August, and December.
Prospective students can’t directly apply to the MERP program. Students should apply to Ross Med. Upon review of your file, the Admissions Committee may grant you conditional acceptance to the university, contingent upon the successful completion of MERP, before starting as a first-semester Ross Med student.
Upcoming MERP Dates
- Spring 2025: December 2, 2024 – March 20, 2025
- Summer 2025: April 8, 2025 – July 17, 2025
- Fall 2025: August 25, 2025 - December 8, 2025
Featured MERP Graduates
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Tishanna Ferguson, MD Lands Dream OB/GYN Residency in her Home State of Michigan
Match Day is often one of the most significant moments in a physician’s journey. With that level of buildup combined with the significance of the moment, it would be hard to believe Tishanna Ferguson, MD, slept through it all.
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Dr. Lincoln Islam Didn’t Let a Few Hiccups Prevent Him from Becoming a Physician
Despite a few bumps in his academic journey, Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) alum Lincoln Islam, MD, refused to give up, continuing to refocus. His perseverance paid off last month when he landed a residency spot in family medicine at Hoboken University Medical Center.
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Dr. Ronak Mehta Uses Her Plush Nerdbugs to Educate and Ignite a Science Passion in Younger Generations
Doctor by choice, entrepreneur by chance — Ronak Mehta, MD, found an innovative way to showcase body organs that turns the unknown into lovable plush creatures.
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RUSM Grad Who Completed MERP Is Now Chief Resident in Surgery
Sola Fasusi, MD, readily admits that when he found out that he’d been recommended to the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP), his pride took a hit.
Student FAQs
What is MERP?
The Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) is a 15-week online medical school preparatory program focused on preparing aspiring medical students for success in medical school. MERP is offered to students granted conditional acceptance to Ross University School of Medicine.
What Happens if You Do Not Pass the MERP Program?
Students who do not pass MERP will not be matriculated into Ross Med.