Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM)
Barbados, Caribbean | MD (4 Years) | English | #1 Caribbean for Residency Rates 2025
Location : Carbidden
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Bridgetown, Barbados, Caribbean
Capital
1978
Established
Type
Private Medical School
Duration
~20 months Saba + USA/Canada clinical rotations
Caribbean Ranking
#1 residency rates (2025, 2nd consecutive year)
Scholarships Since 2020
$140M+ USD
Programme
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Intake
January, May, September
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medium
English
USMLE Step 1 Pass Rate
83% (5-year cumulative, first-time)
US Residency Rate
96% first-time (2024–2025 graduates)
Accreditation
CAAM-HP (WFME); ECFMG eligible
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Medical Curriculum —— Year by Year
| Year / Phase | Focus | Key Subjects & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Basic Sci. I) | Foundational Sciences | Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Biochemistry, Physiology — Saba campus; US-trained faculty |
| Year 2 (Basic Sci. II) | Systems & Disease | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology — USMLE Step 1 focus; 98% first-time pass rate |
| Year 3 (Clinical I) | Core Rotations (USA/Canada) | Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry — ACGME-approved US hospitals; 72 weeks total |
| Year 4 (Clinical II) | Advanced Clinical & Research | Elective rotations + 8-week Research module — USMLE Step 2 CK — 97% 3-year residency placement |
Overview
RUSM (est. 1978), now based in Barbados, is ranked #1 among the top four Caribbean medical schools for residency rates for the second consecutive year. 96% first-time residency attainment, 83% USMLE Step 1 pass rate, $140M+ in scholarships since 2020.
Why Choose RUSM?
- #1 Caribbean school for residency rates — 2 consecutive years
- 96% first-time residency attainment (2024–2025)
- 83% USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate
- $140M+ scholarships since 2020
- 3 start dates/year
- 20 core + 100+ elective US clinical sites
- No MCAT for international applicants
Life in Barbados
Developed Caribbean island, stunning beaches, English-speaking, safe. ~20 months then US rotations.
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