
The RUSM Curriculum
THE RUSM 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. The philosophy behind this approach is to prepare medical school graduates to thrive in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of practicing medicine.
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Here are a few important things to know about the RUSM medical school curriculum and our Doctor of Medicine degree:
- 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.
- Organ systems-based 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.
- Curriculum: RUSM 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.
NOTE: The accelerated track has been retired as of February 7, 2022.
Program Guides

WHY RUSM?
Are you trying to decide how to choose a medical school? Learn more about why the MD Program at RUSM may be the right choice for you.
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.
STUDENT SUPPORT
The Ross Advantage: Personalized support throughout your medical education. We support your success every step of the way.
RESIDENCY
The majority of our graduates secure residencies through the National Resident Matching Program.