Transcript Title of Presentation
Ross University
Dr. Thomas C. Shepherd
Executive Vice President, DeVry Inc. President, Ross University
Ross University
School of Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine
Dominica Campus
Ross University School of Medicine
Ross University
Fundamental Supply/Demand Imbalance
40,000 Applications 17,000 U.S. Med School Seats/Year
Ross University
Supply/Demand Imbalance of Residency Positions
25,000 Residency Positions 17,000 U.S. Graduates/Year
Ross University School of Medicine
Educational Timeline
Basic Sciences Advanced Introduction to Clinical Medicine USMLE Step 1
16 Months Semesters 1-4
Dominica Campus
3 Months Semester 5
Miami Campus Clinical Rotations USMLE Step 2 M.D.
Residency USMLE Step 3
90 Weeks Semesters 6-10
At 50+ Ross affiliated teaching hospitals in U.S
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Ross University School of Medicine
Key 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
Ross University School of Medicine
Dominica Campus
Ross University School of Medicine
Technology
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 Experience
Ross University School of Medicine
Advanced 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
Ross University School of Medicine
Clinical Affiliated Hospitals
Arizona (1) Connecticut (2) California (3) Florida (2) Ohio (1) Oklahoma (1) Puerto Rico (1) Virginia (1) Georgia (1) Illinois (5) Maryland (8) Massachusetts (1) Wisconsin (1) Commonwealth of Dominica (1) Michigan (1) New Jersey (4) New Mexico (1) New York (21)
Ross University
USMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rates
USMLE Step I - Calendar Year 2006 First-Attem pt Pass Rates
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% All Int ernat ional Allopat hic Schools (including Ross) U.S./ Canadian Osteopat hic Schools ROSS UNIV - All St udent s U.S./ Canadian Allopat hic Schools
Ross Univ GPA > 2.50
Ross Univ GPA > 2.90
Ross University
Top U.S. Physician (M.D.) Producers
Ross University
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Dominica
St. George’s University – Grenada University of Illinois at Chicago Indiana University Drexel University – Philadelphia Wayne State University – Michigan University of Minnesota Thos. Jefferson University – Philadelphia University of Texas – Southwestern Ohio State University University of Texas – Houston
Source: Self-reported; American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Database, 2006
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410 (est.) 268 258 245 244 224 217 217 202 202
Ross University School of Medicine
Alumni June 2007: 5,784
532 14 27 10 44 3 26 52 AK 3 3 1 2 14 14 1 HI 8 4 11 6 13 113 1 30 28 14 37 12 65 25 235 18 2 131 58 57 22 109 2 5 18 38 195 941 3 10 MA 43 RI 23 CT 116 103 NJ 396 DE 7 48 DC 5 MD 161 32 81 49 361 PR 8
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
St. Kitts Campus
Ross University
Fundamental Supply/Demand Imbalance: DVM Programs
6,000 Applications 2,500 U.S. Vet School Seats/Year
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Educational Timeline
Pre-Clinical Curriculum Clinical Training D.V.M.
28 Months Semesters 1-7
St. Kitts Campus
Semesters 8-10
At one of 22 Ross affiliated AVMA-accredited schools of veterinary medicine
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Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Key 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
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
AVMA Accreditation
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
St. Kitts Campus
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Technology
Technologically advanced campus High definition screens Wireless campus Digital radiography
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
On-Campus Student Housing
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
U.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 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 University
Vet Licensure Exam Results
NAVLE (3 yr avg.) – Ross: – Minimum pass rate: 85% 80% PAVE-QE (4 yr avg.) – Ross: 85% – Int. schools (inc. Ross): 71%
Ross University
Top U.S. Veterinarian (D.V.M.) Producers
Ross University – St Kitts
Ohio State University Colorado State University Texas A&M University University of California – Davis University of Pennsylvania Kansas State University Iowa State University Michigan State University University of Illinois – Urbana Auburn University
Source: Self-reported; American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Database, 2006
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135 133 125 123 112 107 106 98 96 91
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Alumni June 2007: 2,097
110 12 23 5 7 9 6 2 5 1 21 2 16 9 AK 0 HI 6 0 6 O 1 0 2 39 1 3 9 16 1 11 6 10 54 5 17 40 14 11 71 11 21 3 58 48 34 303 12 2 7 RI 6 MA 35 CT 21 NJ 82 DE 2 DC 1 MD 46 9 16 163 PR 25
Ross University
Growth in Enrollments
0 -15 -30 -45 90 75 60 45 30 15 -36.7% Jan '05 New Total -3.3% +26.4% -8.5% May '05 +40.6% -3.8% Sept '05 +67.5% +4.5% Jan '06 +63.8% +13.2% +9.2% +15.4% +28.2% +14.8% May '06 Sept '06 Jan '07
Ross University
Key Competitive Advantages
High quality academic programs Solid market fundamentals Good operating margins Strategy and future vision
Ross University
Strategy and Future Vision
Campus expansions AVMA accreditation Expanding clinical affiliations Enhanced marketing initiatives New programs