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ALUMNI NEWS: RUSM Grads Open Internal Medicine Practice
Garen Derhartunian, MD (above, from left) and Narbeh Tovmassian, MD, recently opened a new internal medicine practice in Glendale, CA. They graduated from RUSM in 2012.Congratulations to both Narbeh...
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CAREERS: New Jersey Physician Workforce Gets Big Boost from RUSM
A new article in the Newark Star-Ledger, the flagship newspaper of the state of New Jersey, reports that doctors from international medical schools comprise over 38% of the Garden State’s physician...
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INSIDE LOOK: RUSM Students and the USNS Comfort Medical Mission
In July 2015, the US Navy visited Dominica for an important medical mission, and many of our students were able to volunteer and help with this far-reaching humanitarian initiative. They shadowed Navy...
View ArticleCLINICALS: Take an Extended Look at Our BQNJ Clinical Track
Our clinical sciences curriculum is stronger than ever, in large part because all clinical students complete their clinical rotations in our "tracked" clinical programs. This means that as a Ross...
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PROFILE: This Alum, Now a Neurologist, Wouldn’t Take No for an Answer. Good...
Perseverance, personality and a little help from her dad. That’s how Amy Jarvis, MD—a 2003 graduate of Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM)—got to where she is now.Jarvis, a vascular neurologist...
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RESIDENCY: Article in Top Medical Journal Concludes Residency Squeeze Is...
Joseph A. Flaherty, MD, dean and chancellor of Ross University School of Medicine, shares his views on a recent New England Journal of Medicine article that questions the idea of a residency...
View ArticleCAMPUS: White Coat Ceremony Attended by President of Dominica
The first week of classes each semester at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) culminates in the traditional White Coat ceremony for new students, as it did for the class of 2020 on January 15,...
View ArticleALUMNI: Dr. Eric Neilson (RUSM ’09) Returns as Visiting Professor
A graduate of RUSM’s class of 2009, Eric Neilson, MD, a family medicine doctor, has returned to Dominica as a visiting professor in the department of clinical medicine.“I’m teaching small groups...
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PROFILE: How RUSM Grad Lilian Sarfati Impressed on Day 1 of Residency (and...
There’s this story that Lilian Sarfati, MD (’12), likes to share about her first day of residency.It’s June 2012 in sunny Florida. Sarfati, a freshly minted graduate of Ross University School of...
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THE CLINICAL YEARS: The Top 7 Skills Clinical Students Need to Succeed
In a follow up to a popular blog Dean and Chancellor Joseph A. Flaherty, MD (left) chatted recently with Vijay Rajput, MD (right), Professor and Chairman of Medicine and Medical Director, Office for...
View ArticleALUMNI: Heart to Heart with Adam J. Waldman, MD, FACC
In recognition of American Heart Month, the “Heart to Heart” series was developed to provide an inside look into the career path of cardiologists who got their start at RUSM. Below Dr. Waldman, a proud...
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ALUMNI: These Two Grads Found Love on the Way to Their MDs
RUSM Class of 2006 graduates Ixsy Ramirez (above, right) and Jason Lester (left) met while at medical school together. Now, they're married with two children!In the spirit of Valentine's Day, two Ross...
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ALUMNI: Heart to Heart with Reid Muller, MD, FACC, FACP
In recognition of American Heart Month, the “Heart to Heart” series provides an inside look into the career path of cardiologists who got their start at RUSM. Below Dr. Muller shares his experience,...
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ALUMNI: Heart to Heart with Ramzan M. Zakir, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In recognition of American Heart Month, the “Heart to Heart” series provides an inside look into the career path of cardiologists who got their start at RUSM. Below Dr. Zakir, cardiologist, professor...
View ArticleCHIEF RESIDENT: Meet Pathology Resident Jason Chen, MD
During a recent conversation with RUSM alumnus Jason Chen, he shared his perspective on what it takes to become a chief resident and what's expected to maintain the position.RUSM: What attracted you to...
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January MCAT Scores Released. Does Your Score Qualify You for Admission?
The Association of American Medical Colleges today released MCAT scores for students who took the test on Jan. 22 or 23. To enroll in Ross University School of Medicine’s May 2016 class, you’ll need to...
View ArticleWant to Change Careers and Become a Physician? Check Out Our Online Guide
Whether you’re a teacher or a nurse, a medical lab technician or a computer programmer, you can still change careers, attend medical school, and earn your Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. How do we know...
View ArticleCHIEF RESIDENT: Alumnus Talks about Career in Emergency Medicine
RUSM alumnus Deepak Vatti, MD, is completing an Emergency Medicine residency program at State University of New York's Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dr. Vatti paused from his demanding...
View ArticleRESIDENCY: RUSM Students Attain Residencies in 2016 CaRMS Match
Congratulations to our Canadian Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) students on attaining residencies through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) first iteration. RUSM students...
View ArticleRESIDENCY: OSPD Has Been Preparing RUSM Students for Their Match Moment for...
Match Day is almost here, and the Office of Student and Professional Development (OSPD) at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) has been hard at work for months helping making sure students’...
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