Ross University School of Medicine

Mission Statement The mission of Ross University School of Medicine is to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians. We do this by focusing on imparting the knowledge, skills, and values required for our students to establish a successful and satisfying career as a physician.

History of Ross University 1978: Ross University School of Medicine is founded in Dominica by entrepreneur Robert Ross, upon realizing that U.S. medical schools lacked the capacity to accommodate every qualified and deserving applicant. In April 1979, classes begin in leased facilities. 1981: RUSM classes and laboratory exercises are held in a newly constructed academic building on RUSM’s main campus. 2003: RUSM is acquired by DeVry Education Group, one of the largest providers of education services in the world. 2013: The 10,000th graduate of RUSM receives their medical degree from the school. 2014: RUSM makes institutional history. More than 800 RUSM graduates earned residencies in 2014, topping every other medical school in the world.

Admissions Holistic approach to admissions process Admit 3 times a year (January, May, September) Will not interview anyone below a 15 1 out of 3 student who are interviewed will get into the program Average MCAT is 25 Average GPA is 3.2 Average prerequisite GPA is 3.0 Average age is 25 Accepts 850 per year 3,300 enrolled students

MERP Conditional admission from faculty 15 week program 1st class was 2004 AUC started sending students in 2012 Average MCAT-22 Average GPA- 3.0 Offered 3 times a year Lecture based curriculum Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Bio physiology, Microbiology, Immunology Full tuition refund to students who do not complete program

Tuition and fees Basic Sciences* per semester Internal Medicine Foundations Clinical Sciences per semester Tuition per semester (Flat Rate: 9-21 credits) $19,675 $21,710 Student Government Association Fee per semester $50 $0 Health Insurance Fee per semester Price includes an administration charge. $565

Ross University Statistics 70% match in U.S Residency 94% of all classes have gotten Residency 13% who don’t match will get action plan 97% pass step 1 USMLE first time 70% percent enter primary care 80% graduation rate 93% retention, will allow repeats Removing “the fear factor”

Two Curriculum Options Curriculum: This track has you on campus for approximately 20 months, or 75 weeks. Study modules are spaced out over five semesters, and the curriculum includes integrated study breaks to encourage and manage knowledge acquisition. You’ll complete the same coursework as students undergoing the accelerated curriculum. Accelerated Curriculum: The four-semester option features more course modules per semester and does not feature integrated study breaks, but you could complete the basic sciences program and move on to the clinical sciences curriculum in about 16 months.

Path to Residency Year 1+2 Year 3 Year 4 Traditional track- 5 semesters Accelerated track-4 semesters Year 3 USMLE step 1 Clerkship in Florida Clinical Rotations Year 4 USMLE step 2 Earn medical degree Residency Clinical reviews with student Mock interviews

Miramar Campus 5 classrooms ranging in capacity from 32-150 seats 4 clinical simulation laboratory rooms 2 Harvey rooms Study and student lounge areas Learning Resource Center

Center for Teaching and Learning This voluntary resource will help you in the following: Enhance students study skills Instill life long learning beyond medical school Learn strategies to reduce test anxiety Learn time management skills Work in small groups and have one on one tutoring with CTL instructors

Campus facilities 5 laboratories 4 auditoriums 2 Learning Resource Centers Medical Library Anatomy laboratory allowing space for 36 cadavers. 4 emergency care simulators for cardiology and pharmacology Nearly 200 computer stations throughout the academic buildings Wireless capability on-campus

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Housing Housing can range from 500-1200 dollars Students will generally live around the Ross University area

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