The Ross Med Curriculum

The Ross University School of Medicine curriculum is designed to enable students to acquire and master basic sciences concepts and prepare to integrate knowledge of these concepts into clinical care.

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Curriculum Overview

The curriculum at Ross University School of Medicine (Ross Med) is designed to help you master medical sciences concepts as you apply them in real-world settings—so you’re prepared for success as you complete your United States Medical Licensing Exam® (USMLE®) and medical school residency.

First, you’ll build an academic foundation through our Medical Sciences curriculum as you apply classroom learning to patient simulations and community health visits. Then, you’ll dive deep into practicing medicine through your Clinical Education rotations.
98%

Ross University School of Medicine's first-time residency attainment rate for 2023-2024 graduates.1

558

Ross Med graduates attained residencies in 2024.

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Ross Med students' five-year cumulative USMLE Step 1® first-time pass rate.2

1First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match. The current rate for 2025 is 95% as of Apr 22.

2 First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum and earn a satisfactory score on the NBME CBSE exam as listed in the student handbook.

Program Objectives and Competencies

Ross Med prepares you for practice in the modern, ever-changing health care environment by extending the six core competencies of ACGME through all four years of training.

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Building A Foundation In

Medical Sciences

Your first two years as a Ross Med student include five semesters of medical sciences coursework, completed on our beautiful campus in Barbados.

From your first semester, you'll engage in hands-on training and experiences that apply your classroom learning to real-world practice. Receive training in a variety of healthcare environments where you'll have the opportunity to grown both patient care and medical service skills.

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Applying Your Knowledge Through

Clinical Education

After finishing the medical sciences curriculum, you'll spend two years completing your clinical rotations at one or more affiliated teaching hospitals in the U.S. Ross Med students have the opportunity to remain at one location throughout the core clinical education curriculum—which could mean less stress for you as you focus on patient care.

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Things to Know About Ross Med's Doctor of Medicine Curriculum

North America Preparation

Our curriculum is designed to prepare our graduates to practice in the United States and Canada, where most of our students originate and plan to return for practice.

Basic Sciences Curriculum

Our basic sciences curriculum, called Medical Sciences, is an organ systems-based curriculum that organizes the teaching of medicine by systems within the body, like the digestive or respiratory systems. This approach, which mirrors how medicine is actually practiced, gives you a big picture look at the physiological, anatomical, and biochemical processes of an organ system all at once.

Ross Med's Mission For Student Success

Ross Med offers an MD Program designed to further cultivate success, provide support, and empower you to advance through Medical Sciences at a pace that aligns with your personal study needs. Learn more by reading the Academic Catalog.

Simulation Institute

Ross University School of Medicine Simulation Institute provides a multifaceted and immersive learning environment, fostering the development of competent and compassionate physicians. Our emphasis on practical skills, patient-centered care, and immediate, constructive feedback equips you with the essential skills and experience to provide safe and effective patient care of the highest quality.

Throughout rotations, I realized the school had done a great job preparing us for the rotations in our clinical skills, also our knowledge base. That really prepared me and helped make me better, not only a better medical student, but also a better resident and doctor for the future.
Ryan Azarkhail, Class of 2023
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Student Resources

At each stage of medical school training, you will receive support from mentors and advisors. From help with study skills and social engagement in the first year to academic planning, career development and exam preparation, professional academic advisors and career mentors guide you toward a successful career in medicine.

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Academic Calendar

For a detailed look at the school calendar visit our Academic Calendar to see when classes start and end.

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Student Supports

From dedicated learning communities to personal advising teams we have you supported throughout your education.

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Academic Catalog

Our Academic Catalog contains Ross Med's policies and procedures that students should be familiar with before starting their education.

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Med School Requirements

Next Step Personal Interview

Once we've determined you meet our initial med school requirements, you may be invited for a personal interview with an admissions officer. This is a great opportunity to showcase not just your knowledge, but also those crucial soft skills like teamwork and communication. Be ready to articulate how your experiences have shaped you and prepared you for the rigors of medical school and why you could be a fit at Ross Med.

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Ross Med’s admissions committee thoroughly reviews all applicants who show promise of succeeding in their challenging program. The admissions committee considers many factors, including (but not limited to):

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher is required
  • Academic performance including cumulative GPA and GPA in your core academic prerequisites
  • MCAT score
  • Work/volunteer experience
  • Clinical exposure
  • Research experience
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal essay

Transfer to Ross Med

We accept transfer students into both our medical sciences and clinical education curriculums. With Ross Med's single-location clinical tracks, you can stay in one location for the duration of your rotations. And when you transfer to Ross Med, we'll help you stay on schedule and prepare for residency success. 

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