Program Overview
This agreement with Ross University School of Medicine allows qualified students to earn a bachelor's degree from Gannon and an M.D. degree from Ross University in a total of seven years. Under the agreement, students complete three years of study at Gannon and then enroll in the Ross University School of Medicine. After completing two semesters of coursework at Ross University, students are awarded a bachelor's degree in Health Science from Gannon.
Ross University's School of Medicine is located on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean. Students spend 4 semesters on the island completing the basic science curriculum before beginning their clinical training in the United States. During Ross's 33-year history, more than 7,700 Ross graduates have entered U.S. residency programs in every specialty in medicine, including programs at all of the major academic medical centers. Ross graduates now typically comprise the largest medical school cohort in the National Residency Match Program.
Program Options
- Ross 3+3 Accelerated Medical Program
Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.