Gannady Raskin, MD

Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences & Co Chair, Admissions Committee
Gannady Raskin, MD, is a physician and academic leader with more than 30 years of experience in medical education, clinical practice, and international campus administration. As Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences and Co Chair of the Admissions Committee at Ross University School of Medicine he leads initiatives that strengthen curriculum quality, student readiness, and academic outcomes.

Dr. Raskin previously served as Executive Director of the Medical Education Readiness Program overseeing academic and operational functions across online platforms and campuses in Florida and Toronto. His work has supported medical school preparation for students from diverse backgrounds, including those from HBCU and HSI partner institutions.

Since joining RUSM in 2009, Dr. Raskin has served in several senior leadership roles across the institution, contributing to academic operations, curriculum leadership, student success initiatives, and campus administration in both Dominica and the Bahamas. He played a critical leadership role during the university’s response to Hurricane Maria in 2017, coordinating the evacuation of nearly 2,000 students, faculty, and staff while helping establish the temporary Ross “Floating Campus” model to ensure continuity of instruction and student progression.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Raskin served as a military physician assistant in the Soviet Arctic, where he provided primary medical coverage for military units and remote Inuit communities. He also contributed to public health and relocation efforts following the 1986 Chornobyl disaster. His subsequent international clinical practice and volunteer service as an internal medicine physician further expanded his global medical perspective and reinforced his longstanding commitment to patient care, medical education, and service to diverse populations across varied healthcare settings.