Programs

BS Premedical and Health Studies BS/Doctor of Medicine with Ross University (Professional Pathway)

Boston

This partnership joins the Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies program Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) with the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica. The goal of this alliance is to provide a professional pathway program and unique educational opportunity for the highly motivated student with a professional goal of becoming a Doctor of Medicine.

The program allows for completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) at MCPHS and the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica in seven years and 8 months.

MCPHS students must meet Ross University entry requirements listed below prior to matriculation into the Medical program. MCPHS students are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Premedical and Health Studies program.

Program Requirements

MCPHS students are encouraged to apply to the Ross School of Medicine during their junior year, after completion of all prerequisite courses and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). If accepted, they are awarded reserved admission into the medical program. Applications for entry into the Ross University School of Medicine program will be available to MCPHS students through a premedical advisor. Students will meet with the advisor during their sophomore and junior years and complete the application for admission by the end of their junior year. Applicants will then be interviewed by a Ross University Admission representative after their completed application is received.

Students in the Premedical and Health Studies program who meet the following criteria are eligible for admission to Ross University School of Medicine:
  • An overall Grade Point Average of 3.25
  • A Grade Point Average of 3.00 or higher in all courses designated by Ross University as pre-requisites for admission, which include:
    • Inorganic or General Chemistry with Labs (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with Labs (8 credits)
    • General Biology or Zoology with Labs (8 credits)
    • Physics with Labs (8 credits)
    • Mathematics-college level (3 credits, preferably to include Calculus or Statistics)
    • English (6 credits)
  • No F or D grades in any of these prerequisite courses
  • A score of 24 or higher on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
  • A recommendation fro admission by a Ross University Admissions interviewer who has interviewed the applicant in person

Application Process

There is no specified date on the articulation agreement, it does state that the student has to apply during their Junior year, after they have completed all of their pre-requisite courses and have completed the MCATs

Applicant must forward letters of evaluation from the MCPHS advisor and/or a MCPHS science faculty member to Ross University’s main office in Edison, NJ. These letters must be received before the application is considered “complete” and can be evaluated by the admission committee

Selection Criteria

Selection committee will rank the top students using the following criteria:

All students who meet the criteria set forth by Ross University of MCPHS candidates (see eligibility) and pass the interview process are guaranteed admission into Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

The Professional Pathway to Becoming a Medical Doctor

The professional pathway is designed for the academically outstanding student who has a strong passion for medicine. The four years at MCPHS will provide a challenging baccalaureate curriculum in Premedical and Health Studies that will prepare students for professional study. Upon graduation from MCPHS, the subsequent three years and 8 months at Ross University will provide the professional education required for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

The Premedical and Health Studies program is designed for students seeking focused undergraduate preparation for osteopathic, medical, veterinary, or dental school, or who are considering graduate education in public health, health administration, or other health-oriented fields. It is an interdisciplinary health studies major with a curriculum that balances the basic and laboratory sciences with complementary courses in the liberal arts and the social sciences.

Medical Education at Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica

Founded in 1978, Ross University’s mission is to help students become effective, successful physicians through its technologically advanced campus, exceptional faculty and rigorous U.S. style curriculum. Today, qualified and dedicated students are being turned away by the thousands, simply because there are not enough seats in U.S. medical schools. Located on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean, Ross University will provide students with the education they need to earn their MD degree and obtain a choice residency.

Ross offers an accelerated U.S. based, trimester curriculum in which students study year round. Students can begin their medical studies in the September, January or May semester. Students complete the first four semesters of study (basic science requirements) in the Caribbean on the island of Dominica. Because Ross University operates on a three semester schedule, students are able to complete the Basic Sciences curriculum in just 16 months. Students then return to the U.S. for the start of their clinical training and completion of their medical education. Semester five is spent at the Ross University-Miami campus. This 5th semester is unique to Ross University and provides an important bridge between the first four semesters of basic science education at the Dominica campus and the last five semesters of clinical rotations that take place at the 45+ U.S. teaching hospitals affiliated with Ross. This extensive network of affiliations makes it possible for students to receive superior education while completing clinical rotations in the United States. Ross University affiliated institutions include some of the best known teaching hospitals in the country. Graduates of Ross are able to enter U.S. residency programs in every specialty of medicine. They are eligible to be licensed in all 50 states and Canada and become leaders in their fields as practitioners, teachers and researchers.

Accreditation

Ross University School of Medicine is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board (DMB).