Attrition Rate at Ross

[Liston]

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During the info session following my interview I inquired and was told it is currently ~19%. I've read posts seriously contradicting this. Did they conveniently leave out "per year"?? Can anyone with first hand experience set the record straight for me?

 

[McGillGrad]

I do not have first hand experience, but from what I gather there are several ways to calculate the number.

First, there are those that cannot handle the island, cannot be away from loved ones or realize that medicine is not worth the sacrifice for them.

Second, there are those who cannot handle the academic load (either due to lack of studying or inability to study efficiently).

Finally, there are those that take longer to graduate because they repeat courses or semesters.

If you only count those who fail out academically, then the number will be lower than if you count all sources of attrition.

If you are serious about medicine then the only attrition rate that should concern you is the one concerning your ability to succeed at Ross. Many thousands have done it before you and many thousands will do it after you.

 

[Loismustdie]

I heard directly from a 5th semester student that out of his class of 320, only 170 (53%) "made it" to Miami for the AICM. Of course, this was an estimate and does not give any details as to circumstances. As McGillGrad says, the only thing that really matters is if you can make it.

 

[spyyder]

Ross's new integrated Curricullum is extremley unstable. The environment is extremely compettitve. Overcrowding is becomeing an issue (300+ students is unacceptable) The fact the question of attriction is asked so much should be a huge red flag about the stability of the school regardless of its history. I can't even think of any other school where students bring this up as a major issue as often as ross. SGU, AUC, SMU, SABA, AUA, MUA ???

 

[erichaj]

Ross's new integrated Curricullum is extremley unstable. The environment is extremely compettitve. Overcrowding is becomeing an issue (300+ students is unacceptable) The fact the question of attriction is asked so much should be a huge red flag about the stability of the school regardless of its history. I can't even think of any other school where students bring this up as a major issue as often as ross. SGU, AUC, SMU, SABA, AUA, MUA ???

This problem is not new. Ross had this problem when I went there. My class had 250 people in it. Some quit becuase they hated the island, some because They did not trust the administration. Others because they did not pass so they transfered to other schools. I know that most of the IMG programs operate on a weed out system. This help to raise the pass rate on the USMLE. Those who survive will have a higher success rate.

The question is how much a school weeds people out. No one really knows. If it's too easy it is giving a sense of false security and if its too hard no one will have a chance to take the USMLE.

Of all the Island medical schools, Dominica can be the toughest to live in. However, It may also be the easiest to study in. NO DISTRACTIONS from the usual caribean islant vacation activities.

Bottom line, If your general scores in undergrad are very low you may not want to go to ross just yet. You may want to work on test taking skills and study skills and raise those scores. This will give you a better chance at success no matter which caribean school you go to.