Checking the Pulse: A Premed Podcast

Jun 09 2023 1
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Founded in 1978, Ross University School of Medicine offers an MD degree program. Ross: provides clinical rotations at affiliated US teaching hospitals; has an alumni network of 15,000+ MD’s across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico; is eligible to participate in the US Federal Direct Loan Program; and offers scholarships for students who qualify. Ross has three class starts a year in September, January and May.

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Episode 42 - RUSM Commencement Speaker and MATCH 2023

Jun 09 2023 21 mins  
In celebration of the Ross University commencement, Dr Ryan Azarkhail was nominated by his peers to represent the graduating class as this year’s student speaker. Dr. Azarkhail quickly became a champion and advocate for the student body while in med school. Along with becoming the SGA President in 2019, he served multiple leadership roles, including Clinical SGA Honor Council Sen

Episode 41 - MATCH 2023 From Kindergarten Teacher to Pediatrician

May 08 2023 15 mins  
In this episode, we are celebrating our MATCH 2023 results! The process to receive your medical degree from RUSM is the same as medical schools in the United States—it includes the successful completion of the medical school curriculum, then clinical rotations, and the passage of all three parts of the USMLE. This year Ross University School of Medicine's first-time residency att

Episode 40 - RUSM and International Students

Apr 14 2023 10 mins  
In this episode, we focus on international students, highlighting scholarships, academic pre-requisites, and student support available. At Ross University School of Medicine, we welcome international students and encourage you to apply to our MD program for any of our three classes: January, May, or September. My guest today is Rachel Durcan, Senior Associate Director of Internatio

Episode 39 - RUSM and Housing

Mar 08 2023 14 mins  
As a Ross Med student, you will spend one third of your time in Barbados. Most students live in a student community known as The Villages of Coverley. Alternatively, our students can choose to live off-campus as well. My guest today is Leah Gibson, the Housing and Property Manager. She talks about the different options of housing, what’s included, what to bring and how to get aro

Episode 38 - From Internal Medicine to Pulmonary Critical Care

Feb 09 2023 11 mins  
There are many specialized fields that doctors can pursue after their Internal Medicine residency. In this episode, Dr. Roberto Swazo talks about his path to Pulmonary and Critical Care. This specialized field focuses on patients suffering from injuries and diseases of the respiratory system, which includes the lungs, trachea, diaphragm, and other related structures. At the time of

Episode 37 - RUSM and Vida, Partnership

Jan 10 2023 13 mins  
Did you ever consider going on an international medical mission? If so, you definitely want to hear about this new partnership we have! Ross University School of Medicine recently signed a partnership with Vida that gives a financial grant to all eligible applicants who successfully complete the Medical Education Readiness Program (aka MERP). Contact our Admissions Dept directly fo

Episode 36 - A Day In The Life of Alex K.

Dec 13 2022 10 mins  
Continuing to share the experience of current students, in this episode, we meet Alex Kirby who is finishing her 4th semester in Barbados. Alex shares why she chose Ross, how her study techniques have changed and some things she wished she knew ahead of time.

Episode 35 - A Day in the life Life of Vanessa A.

Nov 17 2022 19 mins  
In this episode, we meet Vanessa Aragones, a current student who just finished 5th semester and is getting ready to take Step 1. Vanessa talks about her transition to the island and how she developed her support to succeed in med school.

Episode 34 - How To Finance Your MD Program

Oct 26 2022 21 mins  
Attending medical school requires a major financial commitment. Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is committed to providing medical school applicants and active medical students with information to help fund your education through financial aid, including medical school loans and scholarships. My guest today is Josh Verwijst, from our Student Finance Dept, and he will be di

Episode 33 - Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) Prerequisite Updates

Sep 15 2022 10 mins  
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) offers a 15-week preparatory course that provides customized academic assessment and study plans; a supportive, diverse community of expert instructors and peers; and the building blocks needed to instill confidence essential to a successful medical school experience and practice. This is a follow-up to Episode 2 with the most recent updat