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 diversity of 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.
Contact Transfer Advisor
We know that each transfer applicant is unique. We encourage you to 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.
Admissions Requirements
To transfer into Ross Med’s Doctor of Medicine degree program, you will need to meet all general admissions requirements.
- A completed Ross Med application.
- Official transcript(s) from each college and/or professional school attended.
- A minimum of three (3) official letters of recommendation. All letters must be on appropriate letterhead with contact information included and sent directly from the recommending party to the Ross Med Admissions Office. Please note letters of recommendation are confidential and become the property of Ross University School of Medicine:
- One academic letter from a pre-medical professor acquainted with the applicant’s academic ability or a recommendation from a college pre-health advisory committee.
- A second academic letter or reference from a physician acquainted with the applicant’s healthcare work experience, if applicable. The second letter may also be a character reference from an employer or volunteer activity.
- A Dean’s Letter from the medical school attended.
- Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) scores
- Personal Statement specifically addressing why you are interested in transferring to Ross Med
- CV/Resume (highly recommended) detailing clinical and medical-related experiences
Note: Students who transfer medical schools cannot be given credit for incomplete or failed courses (including courses with a “D” grade) or courses taken more than four years before the time the applicant is accepted for enrollment.
Next Steps
If accepted, your official transcripts are reviewed by the Associate Dean of Academics and Registrar to determine if advanced standing can be awarded. Medical school transfer students considered for admission past the first semester will be determined by the review of the transcripts, courses already taken, and the quality of the program attended.
Clinical Transfer with Allopathic Medical Sciences Completion
Students who have completed an allopathic preclinical curriculum are considered for admission. For more details on transferring from a DO institution to our MD program, reach out to our admissions advisors, they will help can assist with any of your questions and guide you through the application process.
Clinical Transfer with USLME® Step Score
Student transfers with a current United States Medical Licensing Exam® (USMLE®) Step score will be reviewed for admission by the Ross Med Admissions committee. If you are admitted into the program, you must register for and successfully complete the next available 4-week Hospital Medicine clinical clerkship offered at Cleveland Clinic Florida before you will be placed in RUSM’s Core Clerkships clinical program.
Clinical Transfer without a USMLE® Step Score
Student transfers without a current USMLE Step score will be reviewed for admission by the Ross Med Admissions Committee. If you are admitted into the program, Ross Med will determine where to place in our curriculum, including directly into our Pathway to Step 1 program, as you prepare and sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam. You must first pass the USMLE Step 1 exam before you can register for any clinical courses. Once you have passed the USMLE Step 1 exam, you must register for and successfully complete the 4 -week Hospital Medicine elective offered at Cleveland Clinic Florida. You will then be placed in RUSM’s Core Clerkships clinical program.
We know that each transfer applicant is unique. We encourage you to 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.
Admissions Requirements:
To transfer into Ross Med’s Doctor of Medicine degree program, you will need to meet all general admissions requirements.
- A completed Ross Med application.
- Official transcript(s) from each college and/or professional school attended.
- A minimum of three (3) official letters of recommendation. All letters must be on appropriate letterhead with contact information included and sent directly from the recommending party to the Ross Med Admissions Office. Please note letters of recommendation are confidential and become the property of Ross University School of Medicine:
- One academic letter from a pre-medical professor acquainted with the applicant’s academic ability or a recommendation from a college pre-health advisory committee.
- A second academic letter or reference from a physician acquainted with the applicant’s healthcare work experience, if applicable. The second letter may also be a character reference from an employer or volunteer activity.
- A Dean’s Letter from the medical school attended.
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores
- Personal Statement specifically addressing why you are interested in transferring to Ross Med
- CV/Resume (highly recommended) detailing clinical and medical-related experiences
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 if available (clinical transfers only)
Note: Students who transfer medical schools cannot be given credit for incomplete or failed courses (including courses with a “D” grade) or courses taken more than four years before the time the applicant is accepted for enrollment
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.
Undergraduate cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and your GPA in required premedical course work (PGPA) are reviewed, along with your medical school coursework. Ross Med believes in a holistic admissions process and while your GPA is considered other factors including your potential, character, and drive to become a physician will be reviewed.
All transfer applicants must meet Ross Med admissions requirements
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.