Ross University

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Ross University

• Dr. Thomas C. Shepherd
• Executive Vice President, DeVry Inc.
• President, Ross University

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Ross UniversitySchool of MedicineSchool of
Veterinary Medicine
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Ross University School of MedicineDominica Campus
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Ross University School of Medicine
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Ross UniversityFundamental Supply/Demand
Imbalance
17,000 U.S. Med School Seats/Year
40,000 Applications
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Ross UniversitySupply/Demand Imbalance of
Residency Positions
17,000 U.S. Graduates/Year
25,000 Residency Positions
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Ross University School of MedicineEducational
Timeline
Advanced Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Clinical Rotations
Basic Sciences
Residency USMLE Step 3
M.D.
USMLEStep 1
USMLE Step 2
16 Months Semesters 1-4 Dominica Campus
90 WeeksSemesters 6-10 At 50 Ross affiliated
teaching hospitals in U.S.

3 Months Semester 5 Miami Campus
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Ross University School of MedicineKey
Competitive Advantages

• 30-year history
• Technologically advanced campuses
• Clinical training occurs 100 in the U.S.
• Graduates can be licensed and practicein all 50
  U.S. states and Canada
  
• Excellent outcomes

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Ross University School of MedicineDominica Campus
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Ross University School of MedicineTechnology

• Technologically advanced classrooms
• High-definition screens
• Wireless campuses
• Real-time and archived web-casting
• Audience response units
• Human simulators

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Ross University School of Medicine Integrating
Clinical Experience
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Ross University School of MedicineAdvanced
Introduction to Clinical Medicine Miami Campus

• Industry leader in providing this unique
  experience for students
  
• Bridge between basic science education and U.S.
  clinical clerkships

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Ross University School of MedicineClinical
Affiliated Hospitals

• Arizona (1)
• California (3)
• Connecticut (2)
• Florida (2)
• Georgia (1)
• Illinois (5)
• Maryland (8)
• Massachusetts (1)
• Michigan (1)
• New Jersey (4)
• New Mexico (1)
• New York (21)

• Ohio (1)
• Oklahoma (1)
• Puerto Rico (1)
• Virginia (1)
• Wisconsin (1)
• Commonwealthof Dominica (1)

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Ross UniversityUSMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rates
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Ross UniversityTop U.S. Physician (M.D.)
Producers

• Ross University Dominica 447
• St. Georges University Grenada 410
  (est.)
  
• University of Illinois at Chicago 268
• Indiana University 258
• Drexel University Philadelphia 245
• Wayne State University Michigan 244
• University of Minnesota 224
• Thos. Jefferson University Philadelphia
  217
  
• University of Texas Southwestern 217
• Ohio State University 202
• University of Texas Houston 202

Source Self-reported American Association of
Medical Colleges(AAMC) Database, 2006
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Ross University School of MedicineAlumni June
2007 5,784


        
          
        
          
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Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineSt.
Kitts Campus
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Ross UniversityFundamental Supply/Demand
Imbalance DVM Programs
2,500 U.S. Vet School Seats/Year
6,000 Applications
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Ross University School of Veterinary
MedicineEducational Timeline
Pre-ClinicalCurriculum
Clinical Training
D.V.M.
Semesters 8-10 At one of 22 Ross affiliated A
VMA-accredited schools of veterinary medicine.

28 Months Semesters 1-7St. Kitts Campus
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Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineKey
Competitive Advantages

• 25-year history
• Technologically advanced campus
• Clinical training occurs 100 in the U.S.
• Graduates can be licensed and practicein all 50
  U.S. states and Canada
  
• Excellent outcomes
• Currently in review for AVMA accreditation

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Ross University School of Veterinary
MedicineAVMA Accreditation
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Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineSt.
Kitts Campus
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Ross University School of Veterinary
MedicineTechnology

• Technologically advanced
• campus
• High definition screens
• Wireless campus
• Digital radiography

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Ross University School of Veterinary
MedicineOn-Campus Student Housing
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Ross University School of Veterinary
MedicineU.S. Affiliated Veterinary Schools

• Auburn University
• Colorado State University
• Cornell University
• Iowa State University
• Louisiana State University
• Michigan State University
• North Carolina State University
• Ohio State University
• Oregon State University
• Purdue University

• Texas AM
• Tufts University
• Washington State University
• University of Florida
• University of Illinois
• University of Minnesota
• University of Missouri
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Tennessee
• University of Wisconsin

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Ross UniversityVet Licensure Exam Results

• NAVLE (3 yr avg.)
• Ross 85
• Minimum pass rate 80
• PAVE-QE (4 yr avg.)
• Ross 85
• Int. schools (inc. Ross) 71

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Ross UniversityTop U.S. Veterinarian (D.V.M.)
Producers

• Ross University St Kitts 214
• Ohio State University 135
• Colorado State University 133
• Texas AM University 125
• University of California Davis 123
• University of Pennsylvania 112
• Kansas State University 107
• Iowa State University 106
• Michigan State University 98
• University of Illinois Urbana 96
• Auburn University 91

Source Self-reported American Association of
Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Database, 2006
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Ross University School of Veterinary
MedicineAlumni June 2007 2,097


        
          
        
          
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Ross UniversityGrowth in Enrollments
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Ross UniversityKey Competitive Advantages

• High quality academic programs
• Solid market fundamentals
• Good operating margins
• Strategy and future vision

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Ross UniversityStrategy and Future Vision

• Campus expansions
• AVMA accreditation
• Expanding clinical affiliations
• Enhanced marketing initiatives
• New programs

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