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.
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.
Residency Match after Ross University School of Medicine MD Program
Ross Med provides the prerequisite clinical training and interview prep to fully prepare each student for future residencies. Our students have matched all over the U.S., Canada, and beyond. See how far a Ross Med education can take you.
1 First-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.
Why Ross Med?
15,000+ 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.