A Special Video Message from the Dean: Reflecting on 2014 Successes
As 2014 draws to a close, everyone at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is taking the time to reflect on our students’ and graduates’ accomplishments. This year, our institution placed more...
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LINK: RUSM White Coat Ceremony Streaming Live Friday, Jan. 16
New medical students at Ross University School of Medicine will become doctors-in-training at the traditional White Coat Ceremony on Friday, January 16, streamed live on the Internet for the viewing...
View ArticleRUSM Grad Earns Medical Director Spot at California Nonprofit
A Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) graduate recently earned the top medical spot at a California-based nonprofit hospice agency, according to published reports.Centi Younan, MD, RUSM Class of...
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CLINICAL SPOTLIGHT: St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Pontiac, MI
Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) provides clinical education and training through a network of renowned U.S. teaching hospitals. RUSM partners with institutions that have a strong track record...
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Why Did Associate Professor Robert Sasso, MD, Choose RUSM...
It's a refrain perhaps common to many physicians: As a medical school student in the early 1980s, Robert Sasso didn't know what kind of doctor he wanted to be. He credits the clinical stage of his...
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YEAR IN REVIEW: RUSM Campus News Highlights
It was an exciting year on the Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) Dominica campus -- three productive semesters, packed with academics and activities to enhance the learning environment and the...
View ArticleREPORT: Plenty of Job Offers for Newly Graduated Physicians
Some good news just came out that might be eye-opening for medical school graduates entering or finishing up residency. According to newly released data, a majority of new physicians—more than 6 out of...
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CAMPUS EXPANSION: Officials Tour New Student Center Site
From left: RUSM Vice Dean Peter Goetz; Dean and Chancellor Joseph A. Flaherty; Prime Minister of Dominica, the Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit; and Stanley White, PhD, Interim Senior Associate Dean, Dominica...
View ArticleSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Scholarships Help Student Begin New Career Path in Medicine
Seeking a new career, Brandee Pemberton, RN, joined Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) in January 2015 receiving the Dean’s Academic Merit, Career Advancement and Alumni Legacy scholarship...
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CAMPUS NEWS: Class of 2019 White Coat Ceremony
New students from the Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) Class of 2019 officially became physicians-in-training Jan. 16, 2015, at an exciting White Coat Ceremony held on RUSM's Dominica campus....
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DEAN'S VIEWPOINT: Vaccines and the Doctor's Role in Educating Patients
Updated 2/2015: The vaccination debate continues to make headlines in world news, with some United States politicians even weighing in on the issue. Curious about where Ross University School of...
View ArticleSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Volunteer Work and Cultural Experiences Earned Student a...
Valentino Baldeo desires to be a physician for one reason: to heal. “I’m not persuaded by money or prestige,” says Valentino. His deep desire to heal was developed after experiencing several close...
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ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE: Canadian Alumni Share Firsthand Medical School...
What should an aspiring physician consider when selecting a medical school? What type of curriculum will prepare medical students for licensure exams in North America? How can a medical graduate obtain...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: In Chicago Tribune, RUSM Dean Writes About Importance of...
Joseph A. Flaherty, MD, Dean and Chancellor at Ross University School of Medicine, has authored a guest commentary for the Chicago Tribune on the risks to public health posed by parents who choose not...
View ArticleSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Scholarship Recipient Noted for Academic Performance and...
Stacey Sassaman received the Community Health Leadership and Dean’s Academic Merit Awards. At 14, Stacey decided to pursue medicine when her grandfather was diagnosed with a rare, malignant brain...
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RESIDENCIES: These Couples Got the Ultimate Match
RUSM graduates Ashley Veatch, MD, and David Sommerhalder, MD, met while they were both students at RUSM.As Valentine’s Day approaches and as medical students who will soon graduate are in the throes of...
View ArticleSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: US Army Veteran Receives Scholarship
Sgt. Jeffrey Henneman received the Veterans Recognition Scholarship award for his work as a combat medic in the United States Army. During his eight years of service, Sgt. Henneman oversaw a team of 14...
View ArticleCLINICAL SPOTLIGHT: Making Our Strong Clinical Program Even Stronger
We’re excited about some of the great new developments in the clinical program at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM). From dedicated student support teams to new U.S. regional hubs that serve as...
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Stephen Sebastian Hopes to Bring Reliable Medical Care to...
Knowing firsthand what it’s like to grow up in an underserved community, Stephen Sebastian aspires to open a rural medical practice. He began the first step toward realizing his goal when he enrolled...
View ArticleALUMNI UPDATE: Canadian Grad Heads Back Home to Practice
Jeff Irvine, MD, knew exactly what he wanted from his medical school experience. For one, he wanted it to be an adventure, one that gave him the opportunity to study medicine in a global setting. And...
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