*RUSM has a first-time residency attainment rate of 96%, calculated as the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of 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. AUC’s first-time residency attainment rate for 2024-2025 graduates and expected graduates is 95%. SABA’s four-year residency placement rate of 97% is calculated as the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match. As of July 17, 2025, they have not published their 2025 rates. SGU’s US residency placement rate of 94% pertains to graduates over five years from 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with the rate calculated as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of April 2025.
Find Your Fit at Ross Med
Ross University School of Medicine (Ross Med) welcomes U.S., Canadian, and international transfer students who both reflect and value the patients and communities they will serve. Our curriculum provides students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in medical school, earn residency positions, and become compassionate, patient-centered physicians.
Transfer Opportunities At Ross Med
Ross Med offers several pathways for applicants to transfer into our MD degree program. We accept transfers from diverse educational backgrounds into our medical sciences and clinical sciences curriculums.
Each transfer application is reviewed to determine acceptance, transfer course credit recognition and where in the program a transfer can begin with Ross Med. For more details on transfer opportunities reach out to our admissions advisors, they will help guide you through your individual pathway.
Allopathic Preclinical
- Students who have completed an allopathic preclinical curriculum may be considered for admission.
- For details on transferring from another institution to our MD program, contact our admissions advisors.
With a USLME® Score
- Transfer students with a current USMLE® Step score are reviewed by the Ross Med Admissions Committee.
- If admitted, you must register for and complete the next available 4-week Hospital Medicine clerkship at Cleveland Clinic Florida before beginning Ross Med’s Core Clerkships program.
Without a USMLE® Score
- Following review by the Admissions Committee, Ross Med will determine your placement in the curriculum as you prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 exam.
- After passing Step 1, you’ll complete the 4-week Hospital Medicine elective at Cleveland Clinic Florida before progressing to Core Clerkships.
Transferring Into Ross Med
Medical Sciences
The medical sciences curriculum at Ross Med is designed to allow students to address the processes of health and disease holistically. It includes clinical skills training, standardized patient cases, and small group learning activities.
Clinical Rotations
Ross Med offers opportunities for students to transfer into RUSM’s clinical curriculum. Ross Med provides the convenience of single-location clinical tracks where you can remain in a single geographic location for the duration of your clinical clerkship rotations. With enough seats for all of our qualified students, our clinical curriculum will keep you on schedule and prepared for residency success.
Medical School Transfer FAQs
Yes, it is possible to transfer medical schools. If you’re interested in transferring to Ross Med, contact the Office of Admissions at Admissions@rossu.edu or call 1-732-509-3041 to discuss your medical school situation and begin the process.
All transfer applicants must meet Ross Med admissions requirements
Yes, Ross University School of Medicine accepts transfer applicants from U.S., Canadian, and international medical programs. The school welcomes both preclinical and clinical transfer students who meet general admissions requirements and are in good academic standing. Ross offers multiple start dates throughout the year, providing flexibility for transfer students to begin their studies.
Ross Med does not require a minimum GPA for transfer students. The admissions committee reviews your undergraduate cumulative GPA, premedical coursework GPA, and medical school performance using a holistic approach. Other factors including potential, character, drive to become a physician, letters of recommendation, and MCAT scores are all considered alongside your academic record.
Yes, Ross Med accepts transfer students from osteopathic (DO) schools and international medical programs. All transfer applicants must be in good academic standing at their current institution and meet the same general admissions requirements as first-time applicants. Each transfer case is evaluated individually, so prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions to discuss their specific situation.
Ross Med does not award credit for courses with grades of D or below, incomplete courses, or failed courses. Courses taken beyond a certain timeframe before your acceptance date may be ineligible for transfer credit. All coursework from previous medical schools and undergraduate institutions is reviewed by the admissions committee as part of the holistic evaluation process.
All transfer applicants must submit their existing MCAT scores, but you do not need to retake the exam. Ross Med requires MCAT scores from all U.S. citizens, nationals, and eligible permanent residents, and all scores from every sitting must be provided. MCAT scores must be current and taken within an acceptable timeframe of your planned enrollment. International transfer applicants are exempt from the MCAT requirement.
The transfer application process follows a structured timeline from submission to enrollment. After submitting your complete application, you can expect an interview invitation within a reasonable timeframe. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis shortly after the interview. Once admitted, clinical transfer students must complete a required Hospital Medicine clerkship at Cleveland Clinic Florida before beginning Core Clerkships.
Yes, Ross Med accepts clinical transfer students both with and without USMLE Step 1 scores. Transfer students with Step 1 scores are reviewed by the admissions committee and must complete a required Hospital Medicine clerkship at Cleveland Clinic Florida before beginning Core Clerkships. Students without Step 1 scores will have their curriculum placement determined by Ross Med as they prepare for the exam, then complete the same clerkship after passing before progressing to Core Clerkships.
Ross University School of Medicine is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP). This accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education's National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) as comparable to U.S. medical school standards. CAAM-HP accreditation makes Ross Med graduates eligible for U.S. federal student loans, ECFMG certification, and residency applications in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Ross University School of Medicine is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP, www.caam-hp.org). View our accreditation and program recognition page for more information.
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