WHY ROSS? The Pros & Cons | From D1 to Dr
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- Hey everyone! I thought I would do a video on why I chose Ross University School of Medicine, and list some pros and cons along the way. These are just my opinions, but if you have any specific questions please leave a comment or message me personally!
Happy studies!
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I know this is an old video, but I just got accepted into Ross for starting in May 2023. This video brought me a lot of comfort. Thank you
My class of '98 had a guy who flunked the Medcat but topped out on the boards & wound up at the Mayo Clinic. It really is up to you about how hard you want to study.
100% agree!!
That’s so inspiring
I think you did a really great job breaking down the Ross pros and cons, so true what you said it's all about your personal attitude! At the end of the day Ross will give you a chance to prove yourself, the rest is up to you :)
Jonathan C so true! Thank you for the feedback 😊 trying to be as honest as possible!
As a Trinidadian national the Caribbean isn’t a con for me because I was born here and I’ve lived here my entire life but I will say that life in Trinidad is kinda different to life in any other Caribbean country. That’s why I applied to St George’s because it’s a 20 minute flight away from home so it’ll be a bit easier for me. But I can understand that it’ll be an adjustment for North Americans. Although, some people might enjoy the adventure of being in a new place.
Very true! Thank you for shedding light on your experience and your reasons for choosing SGU. I agree, it is very different, but the Caribbean is absolutely beautiful.
I remember back when I was in MERP, I remember emailing you back and forth and your advice helped me so much and continues to do so as I finish up my third semester at Ross. I'm glad to hear you're so close to the finish line. I know you're going to succeed.
Yuliya Olifer awe you are too sweet! I am so glad I could help you along the way! Keep killing it at Ross, and know I am always an email away !
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 i am a canadian RT who chose RT because i thought i wouldn't be good enough for med school?! Idk. Now i'm 22 and i'm restarting the process. Really informative video and i really don't know why they would reject you in Canada, you seem like you are going to be a fantastic Dr.
Awe thank you!
Hi hi. It's nice to see you again. I was a security officer there when u were there. Great job
Jude!!! It is so nice to hear from you again! I miss Dominica so much. How have you been? How is the family? How is Dominica?
Just showing some caribbean MD love, cool video. SGU student here myself..
Awe thank you! :)
Illness chronic paranoid schizophrenia but like Dr. Curtis O MD just another hurdle.
Hey is it possible for you to do a schedule video for how you maximized your time while mediasiting? I feel like I can never finish mediasite in a good time, and then continue to do my notes it just gets to late. If possible with your crzy schedule! Thanks so much!! Love your channel (so far) and your blog !!
Saba Ali ohhhh that is a good video topic! I will try and film that soon! Thanks for the support girl. It is much appreciated 😊
I'm want too. please
Hello,
I got an interview any tips?
As a prospective student of Ross, I find this video very informative. But where are third and fourth year clinical rotations completed? According to my research, I saw it's done in the US and Canada's affiliated hospitals and clinics. PS: new subscriber here!
Thanks for the sub! :) Yes, you are correct. 3rd year is at one of the teaching hospitals that Ross is affiliated with and your 4th year you can stay at that hospital, do away electives, which includes Canadian if you desire.
Your videos are amazing! I got accepted to RUSM yesterday and came across your youtube channel + Instagram. Super helpful, especially to all those like me who are in doubt what to do and what to expect forward. Please do make more videos about RUSM and what else is on campus, etc.! thanks so much
Thank you so much! And CONGRATS on your acceptance! Yayyy. You will really enjoy your time here. I hope to make as many videos as I can in between studying for boards, but I am happy I can help in some way!
Make sure you take the Pre-Matriculation course- we post pics everyday and more! - Ask your Admissions Advisor about it or email DMPreMatrix@rossu.edu
Thanks +MaryAnne Campo! I didn't know about this course till you mentioned it! I'll definitely inquire more information about it.
MaryAnne Campo thank you Ms. Campo! 😊
Thanks for this video! I love your persistence and positivity. 88 percent match rate is amazing too. Sounds like a good option, carribean or not 😄
Thank you so much! I try and stay positive in a world where online forums like to make decisions for students. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Hi Em, does Ross recommend MERP for only those with low MCAT, high GPA or also for those with low GPA, high MCAT?
Hey! I think I saw your email too! I will get back to you there as well, but it is not limited to just a low MCAT, high GPA. It can be the other way too. Thank you for your patience.
This was super helpful. Thank you!!
Hello I am a former division one baseball player coming up on application time. Was just wondering how much being an athlete helps with applying to medical school. Thanks
Lane Kelly hey! Being an athlete definitely shows the school your commitment, dedication, and perseverance. A lot of your application will be detailing your accomplishments. I would say it helps some, but it is only a piece of the puzzle for med schools, you have to have a lot of volunteer work , extra curriculars, etc. Hope this helps! 😊
you are simply amazing!
Awe thank you ! :)
In this video you mentioned doing a video going over getting into med school with a low MCAT, did you ever do that video? If so what is it called? Thanks
I need to do this video! It will be coming shortly. Thank you for your patience.
Hey I hope you're doing well with your prep, i love your channel ! currently preparing for Step 1 hoping to take it on Jan 26th, but i have a question for you, once you do an NBME, how do you go over the missed questions? i find it very time consuming and feel lost half way into reading all the forums out there discussing the answers of the missed questions. any tips?
Hey! Good question, the NBME exams are so brutal haha my confidence goes down so much when I finish taking one, but it takes me an entire day for an NBME. I do the exam. which is about 5 hours, take a break, then come back to my answers and review each one. There really is no trick or tips on how to do this, it is just a long process, and remember to take the NBMEs with a grain of salt, I heard the STEP 1 exam is easier than those exams. Good luck in the new year!
Hello and thanks a lot for this energetic and motivating video ! is there anyone at ROSS who has got the residency in surgery as I am planning to apply there and trying to be as much clear as possible .Thanks a million !
yes! If you go to the Ross website and look at the match list, you will notice a lot of students matched into surgery and subspecialities.
That is excellent ! I think then , it all depends on the student performance ! Thank you very much for answering my question . as a final question , do you have to have so much savings or the bank loans is all sufficient for tuition and living expenses ? Thank you kindly.
What is your opinion of the Florida campus?
Hey Yordi! The Florida campus is actually really pretty. They have simulation rooms, practice CS rooms on campus, big classrooms and the building is shared with Chamberlain College of Nursing. I really enjoyed my time in Florida.
Hey, when you say ROSS helps in preparing for STEP 1, what is the process they follow? can you please throw some light on tht.
Great question! They tailor the basic sciences material to the USMLE Step exams. In both 3rd and 4th semester, your final exam is an NBME exam to help you familiarize yourself with standardized medical school questions and content. You HAVE to pass the NBME COMP exam at the end of 4th semester before sitting for Step 1, which helps you gauge if you are ready for the real thing. Hope this helps!
How much does it cost to study in RosUniversity and med school? Thank you.
Depending on where you live, it is $24,000 every semester. Since I am Canadian, it ends up being around $32,000/semester. There are 10 semesters.
A total of 240,000. In the Dominican Republic is not it cheaper than the US? I can not find where I read on there it was said that it seems like 20,000 for the year. Another question: after the 8th semester, clinical disciplines are being studied in US clinics?
After 4th semester you are in clinicals in the US.
Did financial aid cover most of it how is this affordable?
You mentioned that you have take 3 exams before practicing in Canada. What exams are they and do you know if I’ll have to do the same if I want to practice in the us?
For the Canadian match, you have to do the MCCEE Q1, NAC OSCE, and I think they just changed the requirements this year where you don't have to do the MCCEE Q2. This info is all easily accessible on the Health Canada website. No, you don't have to do any of these exams for the U.S match.
How about a video about a personal statement?
Please answer so if you apply for Gaga’s or loan where do you live? I mean do they have dorms? Or do I have to pay out of pocket please answer? How many classes? Semester? Do you get breaks, if so after how long for how long?
How'd you find the teaching style ? seems random at times the way they present the content
Teaching style was fine for me. I did mediasite, so I would watch quickly on 1.5 speed. They got all the information across, so that is all I needed !
so because you are Canadian, how do your student loans work? Sorry, not familiar with how paying for education works in Canada
Great question! I have a bank loan in Canada. We do not do federal loans and our interest is super low at only 2.3%. You start paying back AFTER residency, which is a blessing.
what are the medical schools in ireland and uk for non traditional medical students?
katiagification hey! There are a ton overseas, for Ireland alone I think there are about 5? If you Google "Ireland medical schools" they will all pop up. Check out the Atlantic Bridge Program, that is a dedicated program for US and Canadian students wanting to study overseas. 👌
From D1toDr thank you
Thanks for the video. How many people fail out?
I have no idea that number. If everyone failed, then Ross wouldn't exist.
Update 2019 from current student 60/320...the 60 repeat if choose to do so..stay away from SDN. Talk to student who are there. Cheers'
How did you pay for MERP program? Loan of what kind?
lol I went to SGU you made a good decision
George Lampros why would you say this? what’s your experience ?
@@Itsreaimani Message me privately we can talk...
Yea why do you think so? I'm currently trying to decide btw the two. I tried messaging you but couldn't. still curious tho
@@timoturner5524 Do not go bro trust me the eduction is pretty terrible
stick to the US for school
Hi how much is Course fee in total?
What was your MCAT score? Or if you dont feel comfortable disclosing it, what percentile score is considered low enough at Ross that they have you go through the preliminary program?
I had a very low MCAT score (17 on the old one) and was MERPed (such an amazing program) before going down to the island. I don't think there is a cutoff in either direction, Ross looks at your whole application, so making sure you are having extra-curriculars, volunteer, a good personal statement, LORs, etc.
@@FromD1toDr Thanks so much for your response! It gives me hope. I just interviewed with them yesterday. Hope I hear from them soon.
Good luck! 🙌🏻
@@FromD1toDr Thanks!
Wow what a great information....! Thank you so.... much for sharing the valuable details. Highly appreciated....
No problem! Thanks for watching!
@@FromD1toDr Planning to join next year summer.
thank you for the vid.
anyway non-schoolers can have acess to those mediasite lectures?
could you please respond? thanks!
+thegrandwizard33 hey ! If you want to pay tuition of $24,000 sure ! 😂
How is the quality of the instruction? Is going to lecture helpful?
Quality is great, I passed all my USMLE board exams so that's a good thing. I wasn't a "class goer", I watched the lectures online at home which are posted one hour after the live lecture.
From D1toDr, Thanks! I’m trying to decide where to go, and all the schools seem so similar. Of course, all the admissions representatives think their schools are the best, so it’s nice to have some input from someone who attended one ☺️
Happy to help!
Do you have the step one pass rate percentage?
Hey! When I was in basic sciences, it was around 92%, now that I am in 4th year, I have no idea. Sorry!
Are you Northern?? Route pronounced like root and your pronunciation of Caribbean. Just wondering lol
Yes I am Canadian! :)
Hello From D1toDr!
I am wondering if you know the general statistics for applicants that do get MERP for ROSS? I feel like some of my stats are low but I dont know if it is low enough to be MERP-ed. Thank you!
Hello and great question!
I know for MERP it is around a 3.0 GPA and I am not sure of the new MCAT scores, I did the old one with a 2 digit score!
@@FromD1toDr ooo thank you! do you happen to know what is the average old mcat score for MERP? I know both scoring methods, so either or would help me gauge my performance!
@@effingchico I think they take as low at 18-19! :)
@@FromD1toDr thank you!
After completing your degree in Carribbean , what is / are the next set of examinations one need to clear so as to be able to practice in Canada . Pl advise the duration , content and details of such exams
i m indian ...how can i get admission in ross?
You can apply online!
From D1toDr i did all my8 research for applying online but did not succeed....Do i need to give any exam before applying in the university??
+Bhupendra chand kaushik did you take your MCAT?
From D1toDr No mam....is it mendatory to give MCAT before applying for Ross???
yes!
Go DO instead of Caribbean...especially with the new merger coming up
Any explanation as to why?
From D1toDr How do Caribbean spots increase? Could you please explain this?
Rachel it’s the same as with any business expansion plan. Adtalem bought Ross, after which they worked to expand residency spots. Caribbean schools often pay hospitals to take their students which is how Rotation spots are made for Caribbean students.
There was an article about this regarding how SGU was taking rotational spots away from NYU at New York hospitals. SGU paid the hospitals for spots, whereas NYU wouldn’t pay the hospitals. So the hospitals are making more money by taking Caribbean students rather than local US Grads.
Thanks for your response Ali, and you are correct in regards to 3rd year core rotations and 4th year electives! Ross has contracts at certain hospitals throughout the U.S that take Ross students during these rotations.
To answer Rachel's question about the merger next year (taken from Trinity School of Medicine's website-they have great diagrams as well if you want to take a look): there were 3109 DO-only residencies available last year. Assuming all of them remain extant after the merge and opt to meet ACGME accreditation standards, that's an additional 3,109 matches that MD students previously did not even have access to. The DO students were only competing amongst themselves for those spots. Painting an even more sunny picture for MD students, even if DO-trained students match into the same residencies as last year, MD students still come out ahead with greater opportunity.
The caribean is not a con ://
+Paloma Brighton I put it on the con side only because it is the alternate route to get your MD degree. No one wants to leave their home country and family and friends so that is why it is a con. I read your comment after a call shift so I wasn't sure what you meant, but now I do.
The way things are going now with the merge with DO's applying to allopathic programs in 2020, it is a con. It is getting harder and harder for IMGs to match. I am a Ross alumni and matched into Radiology. So yes it is a con and not a first choice
I'm just grateful things worked out for me definately has nothing to do with Ross
Of course it is not a first choice, no one is wanting to give up an acceptance to a U.S or Canadian school and go to the Caribbean. My point being is that if you are denied acceptance in your home country and are still wanting to become a doctor, the Caribbean route is there.