Ross University School of Medicine Medical Doctor Program (M.D. Degree) Overview
Immerse yourself in Ross Med's Medical Sciences coursework and labs, and gain hands-on experiences alongside physicians across Barbados. Then, seamlessly transition to the U.S. for clinical rotations at our affiliated teaching hospitals.
Accredited Education
The Ross Med curriculum is designed to prepare our graduates to practice in the U.S. and Canada and attain U.S. and Canadian residencies and licensure.
Flexible Start Dates
Three flexible start dates—January, May, and September for all cohorts.
Hands-on Teaching
A rigorous education with early hands-on experiences in the community.
Medical School Prerequisites
Ross Med requires the completion of a 4-year degree or higher. We encourage students to pursue interdisciplinary courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics and the integration of principles across the preclinical sciences. All courses must have been completed within the last ten years.
You could complete your clinical rotations closer to home with our clinical home offer.
Ross Med Affiliated Hospitals
Benefit from our affiliation with hospital systems located throughout the U.S. as you complete your clinical rotations during years three and four of your M.D. program.
Ross Med students have the option to remain in one location throughout the core Clinical Education curriculum.
Explore all of Ross Med’s affiliated hospitals in the U.S. and learn how you can make a difference back home with Ross Med Clinical Return Home Offer.
I'm a Career Changer
We’ve accepted students from both medical and non-medical backgrounds. Start your journey to becoming an MD.
I'm a Canadian Applicant
Canadian students are eligible for residency training and practice in Canada and the US.
I'm a Transfer Applicant
Ross Med will consider admitted students with experience from other medical school programs.
96%
Ross University School of Medicine's first-time residency attainment rate for 2024-2025 graduates.1
453
RUSM Graduates Attained Residences in 2025.
83%
RUSM student’s five-year cumulative USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate.2
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Medical Disciplines.
In 2025, Ross Med graduates secured residency placements across a broader range of specialties than any of the top Caribbean medical schools.*
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Affiliation agreements with hospital systems in 9 states.
*Comparative Caribbean medical schools include Ross University School of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, St. George's University, and Saba School of Medicine. Based on information available on the schools' websites as of June 17 2025.
1 First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of all 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.
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 2020-2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.
What Ross has that makes it so special—that other Caribbean schools don’t have—is that we have a very strong community here. When one person struggles, we all struggle; we feel what other people feel. We’re all in this together.
Dana Abossi, Ross Med Canadian Student
Why Ross Med?
16,000+ Alumni Network
Follow in the footsteps of our alumni. Ross Med graduates are practicing throughout all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Clinical Experiences
Your clinical experiences can be completed at one or more of our affiliate teaching hospitals across the U.S. All core rotations can be done in a single location if desired.
Flexible Start Dates
Three flexible start dates—January, May, and September—give you the freedom to start medical school when it’s right for you.
