From the School
Ross Med equips future physicians with the knowledge, skills, and values required to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment. We are 15,000+ plus strong and determined to make an undeniable impact on the communities we serve.
When you graduate from medical school and earn your medical degree, you should feel prepared for residency. At Ross Med, you can depend on:
Three flexible start datesJanuary, May, and Septemberthat give you the freedom to start medical school when it's right for you
A rigorous medical education with opportunities for early hands-on clinical experiences in the community
Accreditation that allows you the opportunity to become eligible for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates® certification and apply for U.S. residencies
A continuum of designed with your success in mind
A diverse cross-cultural MD program experience with opportunities to practice medicine from a global health perspective
We are committed to helping you become a compassionate physician dedicated to improving the health and wellness of your patients and community you serve.
Overview
From The School
Ross Med takes a holistic approach when it comes to considering medical school admission requirements. You're more than your GPA and MCAT scores. We look also look at your entire achievement history, and your potential, character, and drive to become a physician.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA and GPA in required premedical course
- Performance in graduate work (if applicable)
- MCAT scores
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from an academic reference
- Extracurricular activities and accomplishments
- Work history and professional or volunteer experience
- For international applicants: Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in countries that have an educational system different from that of the United States or Canada will be evaluated on their merits but will be expected to have completed a premedical curriculum comparable to that completed by US and Canadian students.
Admissions Requirements
Overall
From The School
Our MD degree program curriculum combines foundational medical sciences, early supervised hands-on clinical experience with patients, and a diverse island experience that can prepare you to be practice-ready in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Medical Sciences is a systems-based curriculum modeled after U.S. curriculums and designed to allow you to address the processes of health and disease holistically. Medical Sciences includes clinical skills training, standardized patient cases, small-group learning, and early hands-on clinical experience in the community within your first month.
Additionally, you will have access to:
- Anatomical Sciences and Medical Imaging Facility
- Simulation Institute
- Standardized Patient and Interview Skills Training Rooms
- Patient Examination rooms with A/V links to classrooms
You will learn to think like a doctor early in your medical school experience, and it better prepares you for your medical licensing exams.
We have a 15:1 student/faculty ratio.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Faculty
At Ross Med, we have an 15:1 student/faculty ratio. Small class size and the fact that our faculty's time is not split between teaching and research gives them the ability to focus their time and energy on one thing – you!
Faculty Information
Overview
From The School
We recognize that Ross Med is a great place to pursue your MD degree and offers a tuition rate that is average among U.S. private and out-of-state public medical school tuition rates. We are committed to providing you with information to help you fund your education through student loan programs, medical school financial aid, and scholarships to those who qualify. Learn more at
Ross Med is approved for participation in the William D. Ford Federal Loan Program (Direct Loans). Students who wish to participate are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Financial Aid Statistics
Student Body Profile
Demographics
Graduates
Campus Life
Total Enrollment 3,695
- The average MCAT score for the FY 21-22 academic year for direct admits to the RUSM program is 495.
- The average undergrad GPA for the FY 21-22 academic year for direct admits to the RUSM program is 3.21.
- The average pre-req GPA for the FY 21-22 academic year for direct admits to the RUSM program is 3.11.
Enrollment Data for 2020-2021 Academic Year
47% Male
53% Female
8% Hispanic
23% Asian
15% Black or African American
21% White
3% Two or more races
3% Other
29% Race/Ethnicity unknown