Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)

Successfully pass MERP and advance directly into your first semester of the MD program at Ross Med.

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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.

Without MERP, I might have failed my first semester because I didn’t have the discipline. I now have a foundation I can build upon. But, even more important than the basics, MERP helped boost my self-confidence. I realized that achieving my dream starts with succeeding in medical school and that it’s as much about hard work than it is working smart.
Nithya Mitta, Class of 2026
Medical Education Readiness Program

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 4, 2025 - November 13, 2025

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Questions?

Contact admissions to learn more about MERP and how you can prepare for success in your medical school application.

 

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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. However, students who do not successfully complete the program will receive a refund of tuition.*