Ross UniversityRoss University

Dr. Thomas C. ShepherdExecutive Vice President, DeVry Inc.

President, Ross University

Dr. Thomas C. ShepherdExecutive Vice President, DeVry Inc.

President, Ross University

Ross UniversitySchool of MedicineSchool of Veterinary Medicine

Ross UniversitySchool of MedicineSchool of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of MedicineDominica CampusRoss University School of MedicineDominica Campus

Ross University School of MedicineRoss University School of Medicine

17,000U.S. Med School

Seats/Year40,000Applications

Ross UniversityFundamental Supply/Demand ImbalanceRoss UniversityFundamental Supply/Demand Imbalance

Ross UniversitySupply/Demand Imbalance of Residency PositionsRoss UniversitySupply/Demand Imbalance of Residency Positions

25,000Residency Positions

17,000U.S. Graduates/Year

Ross University School of MedicineEducational TimelineRoss University School of MedicineEducational Timeline

Basic Sciences

Advanced Introduction to

Clinical Medicine

USMLEStep 1

Clinical Rotations

USMLEStep 2

16 MonthsSemesters 1-4

Dominica Campus

3 MonthsSemester 5

Miami Campus

90 WeeksSemesters 6-10

At 50+ Ross affiliated teaching hospitals in U.S.

ResidencyUSMLE Step 3

M.D.

Ross University School of MedicineKey Competitive AdvantagesRoss 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 practice

in all 50 U.S. states and Canada Excellent outcomes

30-year history Technologically advanced campuses Clinical training occurs 100% in the U.S. Graduates can be licensed and practice

in all 50 U.S. states and Canada Excellent outcomes

Ross University School of MedicineDominica CampusRoss University School of MedicineDominica Campus

Ross University School of MedicineTechnologyRoss University School of MedicineTechnology

Technologically advanced classrooms

High-definition screens

Wireless campuses Real-time and

archived web-casting Audience response

units Human simulators

Technologically advanced classrooms

High-definition screens

Wireless campuses Real-time and

archived web-casting Audience response

units Human simulators

Ross University School of Medicine Integrating Clinical ExperienceRoss University School of Medicine Integrating Clinical Experience

Ross University School of MedicineAdvanced Introduction to Clinical Medicine: Miami CampusRoss 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

Industry leader in providing this unique experience for students

Bridge between basic science education and U.S. clinical clerkships

Ross University School of MedicineClinical Affiliated HospitalsRoss 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) Commonwealth

of Dominica (1)

Ross UniversityUSMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass RatesRoss UniversityUSMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rates

USMLE Step I - Calendar Year 2006First-Attempt Pass Rates

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

All InternationalAllopathicSchools

(including Ross)

U.S./CanadianOsteopathic

Schools

ROSS UNIV - All Students

U.S./CanadianAllopathicSchools

Ross UnivGPA > 2.50

Ross UnivGPA > 2.90

Ross UniversityTop U.S. Physician (M.D.) ProducersRoss UniversityTop U.S. Physician (M.D.) Producers

Ross University – Dominica 447

St. George’s 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

Ross University – Dominica 447

St. George’s 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

                                       

 

Ross University School of MedicineAlumni June 2007: 5,784Ross University School of MedicineAlumni June 2007: 5,784

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Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineSt. Kitts CampusRoss University School of Veterinary MedicineSt. Kitts Campus

2,500U.S. Vet School

Seats/Year6,000Applications

Ross UniversityFundamental Supply/Demand Imbalance: DVM ProgramsRoss UniversityFundamental Supply/Demand Imbalance: DVM Programs

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineEducational TimelineRoss University School of Veterinary MedicineEducational Timeline

Pre-ClinicalCurriculum

Clinical Training

Semesters 8-10

At one of 22 Ross affiliated AVMA-accredited

schools of veterinary medicine.

D.V.M.

28 MonthsSemesters 1-7

St. Kitts Campus

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineKey Competitive AdvantagesRoss 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 practice

in all 50 U.S. states and Canada Excellent outcomes Currently in review for AVMA accreditation

25-year history Technologically advanced campus Clinical training occurs 100% in the U.S. Graduates can be licensed and practice

in all 50 U.S. states and Canada Excellent outcomes Currently in review for AVMA accreditation

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineAVMA AccreditationRoss University School of Veterinary MedicineAVMA Accreditation

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineSt. Kitts CampusRoss University School of Veterinary MedicineSt. Kitts Campus

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineTechnologyRoss University School of Veterinary MedicineTechnology

Technologically advancedcampus High definition screens Wireless campus Digital radiography

Technologically advancedcampus High definition screens Wireless campus Digital radiography

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineOn-Campus Student HousingRoss University School of Veterinary MedicineOn-Campus Student Housing

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineU.S. Affiliated Veterinary SchoolsRoss 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

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 A&M 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

Texas A&M 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

Ross UniversityVet Licensure Exam ResultsRoss 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%

NAVLE (3 yr avg.)

– Ross: 85%

– Minimum pass rate: 80%

PAVE-QE (4 yr avg.)

– Ross: 85%

– Int. schools (inc. Ross): 71%

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

Ross University – St Kitts 214 Ohio State University 135 Colorado State University 133 Texas A&M 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

Ross University – St Kitts 214 Ohio State University 135 Colorado State University 133 Texas A&M 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

                                       

 

Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineAlumni June 2007: 2,097Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineAlumni June 2007: 2,097

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Ross UniversityGrowth in EnrollmentsRoss UniversityGrowth in Enrollments

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+26.4%

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+40.6%

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Ross UniversityKey Competitive AdvantagesRoss UniversityKey Competitive Advantages

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

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

Ross UniversityStrategy and Future VisionRoss UniversityStrategy and Future Vision

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

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

Ross UniversityRoss University