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I got an interview without sending in my transcript...

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I submitted my application to ROSS a week ago, and received an interview yesterday.
I haven't submitted any supplementary documents (personal statement, resume, transcript, LOR).

I just indicated my MCAT scores on my application, is it normal to receive an interview just off your MCAT scores?

Thanks in advance

How much harder is Ross compared to MERP?

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Hey im currently in the April 2018 merp class. We just finished our first MINI exam. So far, its been the hardest thing ive ever done academically, but surprisingly its been very doable. I was just wondering how much harder Ross mini exams are compared to MERP minis? I do realize the material will be presented at a much faster rate, but are the exams at Ross more straightforward or do they require more higher order thinking?

Ross University Medicine Interview?

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Hey everyone,

I have my Ross interview this week and was wondering what sorts of questions they ask. As well, how can I best prepare? Thanks!

EDIT: NVM discovered the Interview thread!

Failure at Caribbean Schools?

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Why do so many students fail out of Ross and other Caribbean schools? (I think I read somewhere that a passing mark in each course is 70% so C-. at Ross) In undergrad, a lot of students have a C to B+ average, so why aren’t they cutting it at Ross and other Caribbean schools?? Are they partying too much, or is the coursework that much harder?? Just makes me super nervous!

My experience with MERP

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Hi guys. I am in the April 2018 MERP class. It looks like there hasnt been much talk about this program on here in about 2 years, so I just wanted to provide an update on how the program is and what to expect. Ill try to make it as unbiased as possible, but I will provide what I like and dislike about the program. Also, what I write below is what merp is like as of June 2018, maybe not how it will be 1-2 years from now.

How MERP is structured:

We have class 4-5 days a week. On weeks we have quizzes its 4 days of class. Class is from 8-12, each class is two hours long. After class, there are some academic success sessions, or anatomy labs which not mandatory except for the first 2 weeks.
There are 8 quizzes total. On quiz days we dont have class. After your individual quiz, you take a group quiz where they ask you slightly harder questions and you need to come up with an answer as a group. Overall, individual quizzes are 8% of you grade, and group quizzes are 12% of your grade (they drop your 4 lowest GROUP quizzes).
There are three exams total, 5 weeks apart. Mini 1 and 2 is worth 25% of your grade each, and there are 25 questions per subject. Mini 3 is worth 30% of you grade, and there are 100 questions on old material and 100 on new material after mini 2. The exams and quizzes are a combination of straight recall questions, but mostly there are 2nd tier, 3rd tier questions.

Lectures are in Miramar, FL. Our class has about 122 students, including around like 20 students in the AUC track. Students from Canada tune in from their campus in Toronto.

How classes are structured:
4 classes total: Anatomy/Histology, Biochemistry, Physiology, and Microbiology

1. Anatomy: Anatomy is taught by Dr. Shabashvilli. We go by body regions (starting with the head, moving down to the thorax, abdomen, and then limbs, as well as the histology). We also look at x rays and CT scans, and need to identify different things in that manner, as well as identifying pathologies on these images. Ill be honest, anatomy is not as easy as people say it is. If you're not a visual-spatial person, you might find it kinda tricky.

2. Biochemistry: I dont really know what to say about this class, since we had 2 different professors this semester. Alot of it is undergrad biochemistry, but there are some new things you havent seen in undergrad, especially things like serum plasma enzymes and proteins, clotting cascade, and lots of clinical applications.

3. Microbiology: Taught by Dr. Lindner. We start the semester with immunology (mini 1), virology (mini 2), and bacteriology (mini 3). In immunology we cover B cell development, T cell development, MHC I,II, complement system, hypersensitivity reactions, and more. In virology we cover MOST of the viruses, but we do leave out some families from the RNA viruses. We havent covered bacteriology so far, but Dr. Lindner told us we are only doing like 10% of medical bacteriology.

*4. Physiology: Taught by Dr. George. When I was reading previous merp reviews, I read that this class was going to be the hardest. I believe it was because of a certain Professor L who isnt with the program anymore. While it is the most conceptually difficult class, I wouldnt say the exams are the hardest. Some might disagree with me. We start with basic membrane physiology and neurophysiology (mini 1), cario and pulmonary (mini 2), and then renal and endocrine (mini 3). For this class, if you understand the concept and not just memorize the information you will do well. I actually have my highest grade in this class.

My overall impression of the MERP:
I was sad and kinda angry I was put into merp, but now after going through 10 weeks of this, to be honest I'm not sure if I'm happy with being in the program. I'm doing extremely well and I kinda wish they just put me straight into 1st semester. Ive never had a problem keeping up in this program, and I havent really had to use academic success yet. There are some people though, who have difficulty keeping up. If this is you, what you need to do is find the best way you can understand loads of information in a short period of time. 3 hours max for each 2 hour lecture. If you're studying 8-10 hours a day in merp, you're doing it completely wrong. What you need to do is look like a complete idiot while you study. Talk to yourself, write stuff down on whiteboards, walk around, be active. If you need to hear it one more time, go to Panopto and listen to it again.

What I do like about merp is that the program gets increasingly more difficult as the weeks go by. Why do I like this? What I thought was difficult in the first week of merp seems like a joke to me now, and I feel much more prepared to tackle the actual thing. I also feel like i'm a better studier than I was 10 weeks ago.

If you take this program seriously, you'll do wonders. At this point, lots of people in my class (including me), need like a 25% on the final to pass MERP. This is the situation you should be in before the final, because the final is cumulative. Theres also some people who have no hope to pass. Our averages on the quizzes and exams have been in the low 60s, and we need a 65 to pass (for Ross) and a 70 to pass (for AUC). Does that scare you? It shouldnt. As long as you figure out a good study plan from day one, you will do fine. Again, study to understand, not memorize.

Let me know if I left anything out, and feel free to message me with questions.

Knoxville?

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I'm a Ross grad. Just wondering if anyone wants to chime in about what it's like being in Knoxville. It's most useful if you have experience in Dominica AND Knoxville.

I personally think you lose the whole "whoa" factor (not wow) knowing that spending 16 months in a Caribbean pseudo (or actual) 3rd world country and make it out unscathed is pretty awesome. Especially when I talk to Rossies before me, who were there long before the IGA was made. Something about basically "forced resilience" is really useful to draw energy from in residency. Every single person I know who has made it through the entire process tells me they agree.

Anyways, any 4th semester? Which I think includes Dominica, the boat school, and Knoxville? Any info?

What are some of your good memories of the Island?

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OK since i logged in my old account, I'm all nostalgic now...

What are some good memories you have of the Island, or the Ross Experience??

I miss the shacks... and going to the IGA my last semester....and even the gym at Ross and the student center LOL.. Even learning how to drive around Miami, going to the beaches there during time off during 5th semesgter...




Damn, good times, in retrospect. Getting older is tough, you can't go back, but at least we have memories

Ross Med School Prerequisites

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Does anyone know students who have been accepted to Ross Med School with taking some of their science prerequisites online and at a junior college?

Ross will be moving to barbados!

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Dear Student,


More than 40 years ago, Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) started the important work of educating future physicians. We have now finalized a decision that will take us forward for the next 40 years and beyond: RUSM has decided to permanently relocate from Dominica to a new purpose built campus in Barbados. After careful consideration of multiple options, including a review of our academic and infrastructure requirements and future plans for RUSM, we believe the move is in the long-term best interest of our RUSM community.


RUSM has groomed thousands of medical students to become skilled physicians practicing throughout the U.S. and Canada. We have collectively celebrated these achievements even when challenged with extraordinary events out of our control. But our resilience and commitment as a student-centered, educational community has never faltered. Our students and we were both made stronger.


These attributes of the RUSM community will be brought to our new purpose-built medical school campus in Barbados and continue to define a high quality medical education at RUSM. Our Fall semester will continue with campuses in Knoxville, Tennessee and St. Kitts through December 2018. Our transition to the new Barbados campus location will meet the next semester start date of January 2019, pending final regulatory approval from the U.S. Department of Education.


We look forward to welcoming you on campus and delivering the quality medical education that will prepare you for your life’s work as a physician. RUSM’s true track record of success is our 14,000+ alumni and the aspiring physicians who will ultimately meet the challenges of, and make a difference in, the healthcare community.


Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have. I can be contacted at AskRUSMDean@RossU.edu .
Sincerely,



William F. Owen, Jr., MD, FACP
Dean and Chancellor


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Do Ross Students Get Summer Break?

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Hello all! Pretty straightforward question. For Ross students who decide to do the extended 20-month track for basic sciences rather than the accelerated track, will we get a summer break? For example, if I start semester 1 at Ross in January 2019, will I have a longer break for the summer of 2019? (I know people in the accelerated track only get a few weeks off in between semesters)

Wedding advice? - Hear me out

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Hello! I’m a prospective med student who will be starting my first semester at Ross in January 2019. I am getting engaged soon and want to start trying to figure out possible wedding dates. I’m not really sure how the breaks work at Ross. Basically I’m asking, when would be the best time for a Ross student beginning in January 2019 to have a wedding?

Will Ross become the most popular Caribbean school

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Do you think that Ross University's new location in Barbados will cause students to prefer it over SGU and AUC? SGU and Ross were always considered the top 2 schools in the Caribbean but with a great island like Barbados, I am wondering how much of a boost in popularity Ross will get.

Dismissed because of COMP...

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Hi everyone. I was dismissed because of not passing comp on the third attempt (got a 63). I was testing higher on nbmes prior to taking it (obviously I had been studying super hard from the first two attempts so duh scores went up), so I felt like I would at least get a automatic fourth attempt. When I took my third attempt (on the weekend around holidays so everything including school offices were totally closed) there was a pretty big personal distraction/ traumatic event that happened (don't want to give exact details for anonymity's sake)-- and I totally f***ed it up. I could barely read the questions bc I was so worried about the other thing. Of course its TOTALLY my fault for not getting over it and performing well on the exam, considering how far I had come with at least my NBME scores. I totally hate myself/ am kicking myself. I appealed the dismissal obviously, explaining what happened and what I would do to fix all my lifes problems lol (as in my weaknesses and things I've struggled with since the hurricane etc).

But anyways, my question is: Does anyone know of someone winning an appeal in a similar circumstance? Also if someone has been through this, how long did it take for them to get back to you?

I would REALLY appreciate any insight

Ross University School of Medicine. HELP!!!!

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Hi guys, I’m new here and I wa planning on applying to Ross for the January term. However, I’m a little worried. I have a 3.0 overall gpa however I received a D in calculus and a D in organic chemistry lab. I did get a 504 on my mcat and I have 2 years experience as an MA along with research volunteering etc..the only thing I’m really worried about are those two D’s. I really don’t want to retake the classes because I am working a lot to pay bills around the house since my father is very sick. Would you guys think I’ll be okay to apply to Ross or will they not accept me?

Ross University School of Medicine. HELP!!!!

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Hi guys, I’m new here and I wa planning on applying to Ross for the January term. However, I’m a little worried. I have a 3.0 overall gpa however I received a D in calculus and a D in organic chemistry lab. I did get a 504 on my mcat and I have 2 years experience as an MA along with research...

im a jedi knight n get to the bottom of it!

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become a jedi knight n do ur homework! Make sure you research each and every school. I am a big fan of Dr. Andre Pinesett on youtube. Look him up and see what he says about international medical schools. I believe what he says when he tells you, "YOU'RE NOT READY FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL!" ...

Ross University School of Medicine. HELP!!!!

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Hi guys, I’m new here and I wa planning on applying to Ross for the January term. However, I’m a little worried. I have a 3.0 overall gpa however I received a D in calculus and a D in organic chemistry lab. I did get a 504 on my mcat and I have 2 years experience as an MA along with research volunteering etc..the only thing I’m really worried about are those two D’s. I really don’t want to retake the classes because I am working a lot to pay bills around the house since my father is very sick. Would you guys think I’ll be okay to apply to Ross or will they not accept me?

The most important points to know in deciding whether or not to go to medical school

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Of course the most important point is, ARE YOU READY TO GO TO MEDICAL SCHOOL?

what does ready mean?

i means are you prepared for medical school?

To be prepared you MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

1) financial - does it make financial sense for you to forgo approximately 10 years of work to attend medical school? If you have to take out loans, it's a BIG risk for you. If you have cash to pay for school, then attending makes more sense. This is even a question schools ask...why? because its so important in the decision making process.

2) are you smart enough for medical school? I know a lot of people hate this question, but it is the second most important prerequisite. What does smart mean? I mean not only a public record of scholastic accomplishment, but also aptitude. Do you have the innate ability to succeed? Think of your talents: are you good at memorizing? Memorizing is the most important apptitude for med school. Are you good at applying information? This will be important during clinical years. Are you good at listening comprehension or reading comprehension? You must be able to sit in front of a book and absorb an inordinate amount of material for extended hours on end. You must have a thirst for reading, and love to read. If you don't like to read, stay away from medical school.

3) what is the quality of your educational background? Did you graduate from a rinky dinky college or a first-tier university? Were you able to get into a top-rated school in previous years? This is because of the way top tier schools test---and most test on a bell curve, which means you are graded in relation to other very intelligent students. If you graduated from a top-tier university with a GPA of over 3.5, you are more likely to succeed in a rigorous program. However, this does not discredit all students from a rinky dinky college. Medical school admissions are well aware of students who choose colleges for practical reasons, such as convenience of being close to home or cost---and this is becoming more and more common. So, graduating from a top school is beneficial.

4) How much education do you have? Students with post-baccalaureate studies are much better prepared for post-graduate studies than students with only 90 college credits, especially if they did well. Moreover, is your post-baccalaureate in the hard sciences or is it in administration? Both are an advantage, however, most medical schools look at the overall caliber of the student and their science background.

5) Why do you want to be a doctor? This is a question they really want to know. The purpose of any medical school admissions interview is to arrive at one crucial step in the process: the truth. They want to know are you telling them the truth. Most people claim there is no right or wrong answer, ant that is true in terms of one particular question; however, all of your questions are taken together to indicate if you've been truthful. I can say with experience, I never landed any job, school, or promotion by lying. I have lied in my life, but I am not at all a chronic liar. I almost always tell the truth---and the times I would lie is if its to protect someone. I don't have to worry about protecting myself if I'm truthful about myself. Everybody has faults, skeletons, regrets, and disappointments in life. Remember, the person sitting across from you is just like you are in many ways. They don't expect you to be perfect. You have failed so miserably at times, and they want to know that you have failed really bad---more importantly, they want to know what you did about it, how you responded to it, because that tells them what kind of person you are---dedication to a purpose is what they are after. If becoming a doctor for you is more about self interest, say so. If becoming a doctor is more about being compassionate, say so; just remember, they will know if you are lying because they have formulated these questions in their entirety to know if you are being truthful. How many times has someone said to you, "I don't care who done it, I just want to know if it happened?" Don't cover anything up, because REMEMBER, chances are that person sitting across from you is a lot like you! And they are tired of being lied to! You expect them to be honest: give them the same. It's a professional setting, and that doesn't mean putting on a suit and talking intelligently---it's about viewing the person across from you valuable enough that you are going to be just as human. Above all else, be honest with yourself...that might sound cliché, but really, are you ready to be a doctor? Does it make financial sense? Do you have a good work ethic, good study habits, good intent? And if you are asked what your greatest strengths are, tell them. And tell them your weaknesses...tell them what they really are...be up front, because even if they deny you, they are doing the right thing for you....it will save you so much anguish later, and you will be thankful they didn't accept you. In fact, I would be more thankful not being accepted if im honest with them, than if I lied and got accepted, because sooner than later, you'll see why that is...the piper has to be paid, and medical school will deal the cards quite harshly if you aren't meant for it. So, TELL THE TRUTH! for your own sake!

there are many more...but i'll stop here...I really have to get going this morning. lol

Match 2019

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Graduated this year. Matched !!!
Good luck everyone!

Transfer options

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Hi everyone,

Has anyone transferred from Ross University to another Caribbean or European University and has received credits for the years they have completed at Ross?
Thank you
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