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A Brief History of Dominica by The World Factbook
Welcome to the School of Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine celebrated its 30th anniversary in the 2008-2009 academic year. Since 1978, we have been providing an outstanding medical education to prospective physicians. In fact, Ross University School of Medicine has proudly graduated over 7,000 physicians during its three decades of service. At Ross University School of Medicine, our mission 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. Students choose Ross because of our faculty, our curriculum, our technologically advanced campus and because of our well earned reputation for providing the education that enables our students to pass their U.S. licensing exams and obtain excellent residencies. Ross has clinical education centers in Miami, FL, and Saginaw, MI. A new clinical education center opened in Freeport, Grand Bahama, in January 2009. These accomplishments are a testament to the quality of our Foundations of Medicine curriculum, dedicated faculty, and excellent facilities at our Dominica campus in the Caribbean. Such an effective learning environment provides a strong foundation for our students to successfully complete clinical rotations at U.S. teaching hospitals affiliated with Ross University. In the past year, Ross University School of Medicine placed roughly 600 physicians in U.S. residencies-more than any other medical school in the world. In addition, we are continually adding new teaching hospitals to our list of affiliates. Recruited from leading medical institutions around the world, the Ross University faculty has outstanding credentials in teaching and research. While members of the Ross faculty do conduct research, their primary responsibility is teaching-to maximize their availability to our students and provide them with the support needed to meet the extremely demanding requirements of the Ross curriculum. Our faculty is focused not only on their knowledge of the science of education, but also on learning new methods of teaching and new ways to reach our students. This results in a more successful education and leads to a better overall education for our students. After graduation, our students are eligible to practice medicine in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico upon successful completion of the requisite licensing examinations. Graduates of Ross University have gone into virtually every specialty of medicine, including transplant nephrology, invasive cardiology, plastic surgery, pulmonary medicine, neonatology, endocrinology, rheumatology, geriatric medicine, infectious diseases and hematology/oncology. The success of Ross alumni is a true testament to the rigor of our medical training as well as a testament to the character and attitude of our students. To thrive as a profession, medicine needs many different kinds of people. There are more than 50 specialties and subspecialties. Many physicians go into private practice while others teach, do research, run screening programs, establish companies, edit journals and more. In short, there's plenty of room for people who are passionate about medicine. At Ross University School of Medicine, we are committed to finding those students who have that passion. If that's you, we want to know more about you. If you have any questions, please contact our office by phone (877-ROSS-EDU) or email (ross@valuemd.com). We look forward to the prospect of having you as a member of our student body. Things To Consider
What makes Ross University better than other Caribbean medical schools? Ross University is recognized and accredited by more organizations than many other international schools. We also have a bigger affiliate program than most international schools, thus opening the doors to more opportunity when returning to the states. And, our curriculum allows for a shorter time outside the U.S. – bringing you closer to your residency training more quickly. Thousands of Ross University graduates are practicing physicians or are in residency in the United States, practicing in virtually every area of medicine. How is Ross University accredited? The U.S. E.D. has certified Ross University as an eligible institution for Title IV U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL) loans. Students who qualify are eligible to receive U.S. student loans in order to attend Ross University School of Medicine. There are only four states in the U.S. (California, Florida, New Jersey, and New York), that have a process to evaluate, accredit and approve an international medical school's academic program for the purpose of either licensing its graduates and/or clinical and residency training in those states. Ross University is one of only a few international medical schools that received state approvals from all four. What Makes Ross Different
At Ross, we ask a different question. We ask, “What kind of physician will this person make?” Because U.S. medical schools receive far more applications from qualified candidates than they can possibly accept, they are forced to establish cutoffs based on MCAT scores and GPAs. At Ross our approach is to look at applicants holistically. Yes, we consider your MCAT score and final GPA. But we also look at your overall academic performance in context. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a student? As a person? How passionate are you about becoming a doctor? How have you put that passion into practice? What kinds of experiences have you had that will make you a better doctor? To thrive as a profession, medicine needs many different kinds of people. There are some 50 specialties and subspecialties. Many doctors go into private practice. Many teach, do research, run screening programs, establish companies, write computer programs, edit journals and more. In short, there’s plenty of room for people who are passionate about medicine. At Ross, we’re committed to finding those students who have that passion. If that’s you, we want to know more about you.
Our Mission…Your Dream
Medicine has become what it is today through the contributions of thousands of men and women who experienced that calling and acted on it. If you have it, we hope you too will act on it. At Ross University School of Medicine, our mission is “to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians.” The two key words in that statement are “successful” and “dedicated.” We want you to become successful in medicine, however you define that for yourself—whether it’s caring for patients in a rural, underserved area or pushing the frontiers of medical knowledge in a big city medical center. Only you can decide what’s right for you. But whatever you choose, it will require dedication. Becoming a doctor involves mastering many different skills. None of them are intrinsically easy—few things in life that are worthwhile ever are. That’s why the success of Ross University's mission—our ability to produce effective, successful physicians—depends on your dreams. Your dream of becoming a doctor is ultimately what will sustain you in the long, demanding road toward becoming an M.D.
A Reputation for Excellence
Here are just a few of the ways Ross maintains a reputation for excellence: Curriculum Facilities Faculty Clinical Rotations Virtually all graduates now obtain residencies at the earliest available start dates and are well received by residency directors in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved hospitals throughout the United States. Licensing
College Partnerships
Articulation Agreements To participate in the articulation agreement with Ross University School of Medicine, the undergraduate student must meet the following qualifications:
Ross University School of Medicine has articulation agreements with the following institutions:
Dual Degree Program
To be considered for the dual degree program with Ross University School of Medicine, the undergraduate students must have entered the undergraduate institution with the following qualifications:
Their undergraduate work must meet the following qualifications:
Ross Graduates—A Record of Achievement
In the last year for which there is published data, more Ross University School of Medicine graduates obtained first year residency positions at U.S. teaching hospitals than graduates from any other medical school in the world, including U.S. medical schools. Those residency appointments have been in virtually every medical specialty and subspecialty. The majority of Ross graduates already secure residencies prior to graduation – with some of the most prestigious teaching hospitals and leading medical centers in the U.S. welcoming Ross graduates. A significant number of alumni have gone on to achieve positions as chief residents, earn academic posts at U.S. medical schools, become board certified specialists, and be recognized researchers and practitioners. Welcome to School of Medicine AcademicsYou are coming to Ross University School of Medicine to study medicine. You want a commitment that you will be prepared in the best way possible to achieve your goal of becoming a doctor. More than that, you want a commitment that you will get the education that will enable you to pass your critical licensing exams, get the residency you are hoping for and fulfill the dream you have had for so long. Ross University Medical School can make that commitment. Under the guidance of a faculty that is committed to teaching, supported by an exceptional array of the latest laboratory and instructional facilities, you will get the education you need to succeed. And that’s just at the Ross campus in Dominica, where you will spend your first four semesters (16 months.) After Dominica you will spend a semester getting your introduction to clinical medicine at our location in Miami, and then you are on to your clinical rotations at the more than 70 teaching hospitals in the U.S. that are affiliated with Ross University School of Medicine. This unrelenting commitment to delivering a rigorous academic and clinical experience foundation is the reason why:
School of Medicine Course of StudyThe degree Doctor of Medicine is awarded upon the successful completion of the Basic Sciences curriculum, the Clinical Sciences curriculum, and the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Steps 1 and 2. The entire M.D. program consists of ten 15-week semesters (150 weeks).
OverviewRoss University School of Medicine offers a Basic Sciences curriculum designed to prepare students for licensure and practice in the U.S. or Canada. All Basic Sciences coursework is offered on the School of Medicine campus (located at Portsmouth, in the Commonwealth of Dominica) and must be satisfactorily completed there. The Basic Sciences segment, conducted in Dominica, consists of 60 credits of specifically prescribed coursework. There are four semesters of Basic Sciences classes, for a total of two academic years. All Basic Sciences coursework must be satisfactorily completed on the Portsmouth campus. Students are eligible for licensure in the United States as long as they do not deviate from these standards. The Clinical Sciences curriculum, conducted in the U.S., consists of 90 weeks of clinical training. It begins with an introductory clinical segment of 12 weeks, the "Advanced Introduction to Clinical Medicine." This clinical experience is designed to build on the students' training in medical history and physical diagnostic skills, as well as the students' approach to the patient. It is conducted in hospitals and related clinical facilities in the Miami area. The remaining 78 weeks consist of 48 weeks of required ("core") clerkships and 30 weeks of elective. During this time, the student participates in patient care while rotating through various medical specialties in affiliated teaching hospitals and other approved health care facilities in the United States.
School of Medicine Basic Sciences CurriculumDuring semesters 1-4, you will live on the island of Dominica and complete the Basic Sciences curriculum at the Portsmouth campus. Students will experience an integrated curriculum. During these semesters, course content is integrated so that multiple courses are addressing the micro-function and structure involved in the processes of health and disease. Coursework introduces the complexities of interaction between physicians, their patients, and society in the maintenance of health and development of illness. The inclusion of a case-based educational approach allows the student to become familiar with the clinical thinking involved in the practice of medicine.
Electives
School of Medicine Clinical Sciences CurriculumYour clinical studies will begin with the fifth semester studies in Miami, Florida. Semester 5 USMLE STEP 1: Semesters 6 -10: The required core clerkships are:
The core clerkships in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and psychiatry are the basic areas of medical practice about which all physicians need to be knowledgeable. They are included in the curriculum of every medical school. Participation in these clerkships also provides students with an understanding of the various specializations in medicine. Electives: USMLE STEP 2: USMLE STEP 3: School of Medicine Academic CalendarRoss University School of Medicine is dedicated to providing students with the educational opportunity to accelerate their professional careers. Our school year is divided into three academic semesters each calendar year. This allows students to enroll into any of the three semesters without waiting for a new academic year. The terms correspond to the following months:
School of Medicine Hospital AffiliationsRoss University School of Medicine currently has affiliation agreements for core clerkships with more than 70 teaching hospitals. Participation in this U.S. clinical training program, alongside students from U.S. medical schools, provides Ross University School of Medicine students with an equal opportunity in the residency match. Placement of clinical clerkship students into various hospital clerkships is done by the Office of the Dean of Clinical Sciences. Welcome to School of Medicine Admissions
At Ross University, we have developed an approach to admissions that enables us to look at that something else and identify those candidates who have the drive and determination to both successfully complete the medical school curriculum and take their place as skilled medical professionals. Our admissions process looks beyond GPAs and MCATs to a holistic view of you as a person and the strengths that will enable you to become a great doctor. Why do you want to become a doctor? What is it about you and your experiences that have led you to make this rewarding, but extremely challenging, career choice? These are important questions and at Ross University we take them very seriously. How have you put your interest in medicine into action: In your academic work? In employment and/or volunteer work? In your personal life? At Ross University, we want to know these things. Yes, we want to see your school transcripts and MCAT results. We want to know what kind of student you have been and judge how well you will stand up to the intensity of a medical school education. But we also want to know about you as a person, because ultimately that is what will determine the kind of doctor you will be. So, in our evaluation process, we give consideration to any student who shows the potential for handling the rigorous academic challenges of the school. In doing so, we focus as much on the life experience and determination of our candidates as on their academic background. What We Look For
These are important questions and at Ross University we take them very seriously. How have you put your interest in medicine into action: In your academic work? In employment and/or volunteer work? In your personal life? At Ross University, we want to know these things. Yes, we want to see your school transcripts and MCAT results. We want to know what kind of student you have been and judge how well you will stand up to the intensity of a medical school education. But we also want to know about you as a person, because ultimately that is what will determine the kind of doctor you will be. So, in our evaluation process, we give consideration to any student who shows the potential for handling the rigorous academic challenges of the school. In doing so, we focus as much on the life experience and determination of our candidates as on their academic background. School of Medicine Financial Aid Information
Ross University maintains a competitive tuition and provides the support that enables students to obtain loans and cost-effective living arrangements during their four semesters at the Ross campus on Dominica. Student LoansStudents accepted for admission to Ross University School of Medicine, and those who are in attendance and maintaining standards of satisfactory academic progress, may apply for student loans through both government and private programs to meet direct and indirect educational expenses. The maximum loan amount for which a student is eligible may not exceed the Cost of Attendance for the academic period in which the student is enrolled. Families should make every possible effort to attain the needed resources for education. Financial aid is intended to fill the gap that may exist between a family's ability to afford educational expenses and the cost of attendance at the school. The Office of Student Finance assists students in applying for several types of financial aid from a variety of sources. Typically, students at Ross University finance the cost of their education by combining family resources, federal student loans, and scholarships and loans from other sources. It is advisable for all students -- including those who have applied for financial aid -- to bring sufficient funds with them to cover their initial month's living and housing expenses. Financial aid is available to all eligible students. Approximately 85% of Ross University students receive some assistance. Ross University School of Medicine Scholarships
The Eliza Anna Grier ScholarshipThe Eliza Anna Grier Scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Eliza Grier, the first African-American medical doctor in the state of Georgia. Award Criteria and Eligibility
Note: Eligibility requirements subject to change without notice. Transfer students and students accepted to the MERP program are not eligible. Application Deadlines
The Ross Global Stimulus ScholarshipAs a direct response to the thousands of Americans who lost their jobs during the past year—and with more expected by the end of 2009—Ross University is awarding the Ross Global Stimulus Scholarship to qualified students who have been laid off from their jobs and are pursuing a career in medical or veterinary medicine. Eligible to all newly accepted students in either the School of Medicine or School of Veterinary Medicine who meet the following criteria:
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Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after independence, Dominica's fortunes improved when a corrupt and tyrannical administration was replaced by that of Mary Eugenia CHARLES, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean, who remained in office for 15 years. Some 3,000 Carib Indians still living on Dominica are the only pre-Columbian population remaining in the eastern Caribbean. 
Thank you for your interest in Ross University School of Medicine. We understand that choosing a medical school is one of the most important decisions of your life. This website was designed to provide you with information about our educational program leading to an M.D. degree, descriptions of our facilities and curriculum, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Are Ross University Medical school graduates easily able to practice medicine in the United States?
When most medical schools are evaluating applicants, their first question is usually: “Will this applicant make it through?”
Medicine is a profession. It is also a business. But at its heart, it’s a calling. Very few undergo the rigors of medical school and residency who are not driven by some inner calling to improve the well-being of others.
Ross University School of Medicine believes in building strong relationships with four-year colleges and universities, with the purpose of helping eligible students move seamlessly from their undergraduate studies to school.
Since its founding in 1978, Ross University has awarded over 6,500 graduates with a Doctor of Medicine degree. 
Why do you want to become a doctor? What is it about you and your experiences that have led you to make this rewarding, but extremely challenging, career choice?
Making the decision to go to medical school is both a major life decision and a major financial commitment. Ross University is committed to doing everything possible to prevent financial concerns from keeping any student from pursuing his or her dream of becoming a doctor.
Making the decision to become a physician is both a major life decision and a major financial commitment. Ross University is committed to doing everything possible to prevent financial concerns from keeping any student from pursuing their dream. Ross University maintains a competitive tuition and provides the support that enables students to obtain loans and cost-effective living arrangements while studying at the medical school. There are also scholarships available that students may apply for prior to beginning their first semester at Ross University.
