First Semester at Ross University School of Medicine!

[@elizabethartiles794]

I’ve been deciding from doing a masters program to going straight to Caribbean medical school, I am SOOO glad I ran into your video!! Everything else I’ve watched has been focused on the negatives of choosing that path, this is the first one that has shown that putting in that WORK pays off. Thank you so much and I wish you nothing but success!!!

[@wsheri11]

Hey thanks for reaching out! Yeah I mean everything has its pros/cons but I ultimately ended up where I wanted to be regardless of the route I picked. It doesn't necessarily matter what route you take (especially with primary care choices), its more about yourself and what you think is best. Once you make up in your mind it is something you want....the rest will follow because you are going to put the work in! I definitely did not have a "easy" pathway, but I still made it and MATCHED to my #1 choice! So I would say outweigh the pros/cons for yourself and see what route YOU want to take. GOOD LUCK!

[@elizabethartiles794]

@@wsheri11 I completely agree, its all about what you make of the experience. That’s amazing!! Congratulations!!

[@wsheri11]

@@elizabethartiles794 Exactly exactly! Thank you! I wish you the best!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Thanks for sharing this with us! I was thinking about applying to Ross many years ago. I appreciate your perspective! I hope you have success in your endeavors! 🙂👩🏽‍💼👩🏽‍🎓👩🏾‍⚕️🎉

[@wsheri11]

Thank you very much!

[@coreyboggs217]

These edits and add ins with your commentary are hilarious! I love this! So good Sheri!!

[@wsheri11]

haha thanks girl!!!! Super happy you like it!

[@hawtstuffable]

Oh I’m so happy I found your video ! I recently started MERP and trying to find my way.

[@wsheri11]

Yay!! Awesome good luck!

[@kasieokonkwo3539]

This is invaluable advice! You nailed it. Keep going

[@wsheri11]

Thanks so much!

[@brixlagao3380]

Thank you so much! I'm planning on going to Ross and I really needed to know what to expect and things I can do.

[@wsheri11]

brix lagao Awesome! You are so welcome! 😊 Lmk if you have any more questions! Also my iG is in the description under the video if you want to direct message me.

[@javi9527]

Hey, have you started school yet? I'm thinking about applying but i read a lot of cons online about it.

[@junebug8241]

@@javi9527 did you apply? I'm planning on applying this summer as well. It's so hard to decide if I should take the jump and go to Carribean school especially with high attrition rates, step 1 becoming P/F, Step 2 CS getting cancelled :/ there's so much to consider now.

[@javi9527]

@@junebug8241 i feel your pain. I did not apply yet, and my thoughts the same as yours. With all the changes going on I’m not sure if I’m willing to risk it, at least not at the moment. I’m applying to aaccelerated masters focused on med students and then apply to US med schools. Hopefully I’ll get accepted in one and if not then I’ll go the Caribbean route. Like you said, there is so much to consider so my advice would be to go to a Caribbean school as the last option. Have you looked into a masters? There are great ones that can help you get into med school. Best of luck.

[@coreyboggs217]

Provide an iPad and Apple Pencil?!? *souljah boy voice* I came in at the wrong semester. Lol. Just kidding. I’m glad we’re about to be done!!!

[@wsheri11]

HAHAHAH I said the same thing....but I am more happy to be almost done! lol

[@aimeeng7166]

Thank you so much for this! I got MERP'd and am about 4 weeks out from finishing it before transitioning to the island in September. And I think my learning style is more like yours, just repetitively going back through the material, flash cards aren't for me. Also, I so appreciate you making it clear we have an option to view the lectures through Panopto, we're using that now. Because I have a wedding to go to in November and knowing I can still watch those lectures really gave me some peace of mind. 🙌🙌🙌

[@wsheri11]

Congratulations that’s awesome!!!! Thank you and I wish you the best!

[@insidemansions453]

Did u pay for the MERP’d out of pocket or financial aid covers it?

[@aimeeng7166]

@@insidemansions453 we have to take a personal student loan from Sallie Mae to cover it if you don't pay out of pocket

[@Hustlaxo]

such a great video! thank you so much!! & you’re doing such a great job!

[@wsheri11]

Awesome you’re welcome and glad you liked it!

[@sogazelle]

Extremely detailed content! Fantastic!

[@wsheri11]

Thank you!!!

[@cocostrips8258]

Thanks for such an informative video! I start at Ross University in May 2023 I just recently started MERP. In the meantime I am trying to figure out housing. Did you live in Ross Housing or off-campus? I'm looking to live off campus, but I'm not exactly sure where to start looking.

[@wsheri11]

Hey thanks for reaching out. I was in Dominica (prior to hurricane Maria), Ross is now in Barbados and I’m not sure how housing works. I would reach out to them and ask them for what options they have.

[@docinmaking8894]

Great advice! Thank you! I'm going to Ross 2021

[@wsheri11]

Thanks so much! I am wishing you nothing but the best!

[@lilytonic2102]

Love your energy! Keep it up girl This is a very good video

[@wsheri11]

Thank you so much!!!

[@keishawilliams7644]

Can you do a video over the application process and different timelines?

[@wsheri11]

OOOOH! That's a good one I will write that down! Thanks for the idea!

[@tane1038]

Thank you! I’m starting Ross in a couple of days. This helped calm my nerves

[@wsheri11]

Super welcome! Good luck!

[@RavenCoaching]

What’s the update? You like it so far?

[@tane1038]

@@RavenCoachingJust finished my final semester and will be taking STEP 1 in December. Can’t believe it 😅

[@RavenCoaching]

@@tane1038 congratulations! Maybe this is my sign to gone head and apply lol 💙

[@Reeces_Allure]

Thanks for the video I want to go to medical school and I am considering Ross

[@wsheri11]

You are so welcome! Let me know if you have any additional questions. If personal just send me a DM on instagram (@_mynameissheri2) and I will get to it as soon as possible. I wish you the best in your journey!

[@gdaymates431]

You're a starrrrrr.

[@wsheri11]

Thanks! Likewise!

[@ijeomac5825]

Super helpful information! Thank you!

[@wsheri11]

IJEOMA C and you are SUPER welcome! ❤️

[@MoB.41]

Hi Sheri, thank you for this video! Regarding Mediasite, is it individualized or is it more of a group seminar? Also, do you have to go to Mediasite for the entire term or can you alternate between regular lecture and Mediasite?

[@wsheri11]

You can log in at your own leisure and watch it however you like. If you want to go to class sometimes you can. When I went you could exchange however you liked.

[@MoB.41]

@@wsheri11 thank you so much for your reply! I was wondering if maybe I can ask a few more questions about the curriculum at RUSM. May we exchange emails?

[@exploringandtouring4705]

Great stuff, thanks for being straightforward

[@wsheri11]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@kikibear12146]

Love this!!!

[@wsheri11]

Thank you!

[@ziyantejani1]

Thank you for this 🙏

[@wsheri11]

Welcome

[@nicolekellum6374]

Thank you for your video! I am starting my anatomy module this week. Do you have any tips on how to succeed in anatomy and any supplementary material you would recommend?

[@wsheri11]

You’re so welcome!! For anatomy I didn’t use any supplementary material, I just used the cadaver as my learning tool along with the anatomy TA’s! I know it’s a lot different now since everything is mostly virtual now but I do know people who used KZbin and flash cards! Hope that helps!

[@kyrrondavis4437]

Hey great video, all the information was quality and much needed! I’m planning on going to Ross, and also I was wandering if I can follow you on social media?

[@wsheri11]

Hey thanks & happy new year!!!! Sure it’s @_mynameissheri2

[@Nasheland]

I needed this!!! Thank you!

[@wsheri11]

You are so welcome!!

[@bernardineokyne4011]

This is an Amazing Video🙏📖🙏

[@wsheri11]

thanks!!!

[@adriansustaita2310]

Thank you very very much!! Your video was very informative! Question: What type of communication methods do you use when calling the states..wireless carrier, Facebook messenger? I ask because I have my step-daughter who will be attending in May 2021.

[@wsheri11]

You’re very welcome!! Thanks for reaching out! I used Facebook messenger and wireless calling on my iPhone (FaceTime audio/FaceTime Video). I had sprint, but long as you are connected to WiFi you can touch base with her. I called my family daily! Wishing her the absolute best!

[@adriansustaita2310]

@@wsheri11 Sheri..thank you so much..we wish you the beat..You will make a great doctor!!

[@wsheri11]

@@adriansustaita2310 You're very welcome and thank you! Likewise to your daughter!

[@udot441]

This video is fire!

[@wsheri11]

I appreciate it man! I will be making more videos so check them out!

[@kkingdom2378]

Brilliant 🥰🗣‼️

[@wsheri11]

Thanks!!

[@savedbygrace5416]

Thank you so much for this video! I have an interview coming up. Are you still on the island? Or did you decide to come home and do classes online?

[@wsheri11]

You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by! I am a current 4th year and doing my last few rotations prior to graduation. Clinical rotations are completed in the states. The classes for the first two years right now are currently online if I’m not mistaken. When things normalize they will make the transition back to the island of Barbados. I hope that answers your question and I wish you the absolute best in your journey!

[@savedbygrace5416]

Thank you!

[@wsheri11]

@@savedbygrace5416 no problem

[@junebug8241]

@@savedbygrace5416 hi! Hope ur interview went well! could you please share your interview experience, what type of questions they ask and what to prepare for?

[@savedbygrace5416]

@@junebug8241 I Would recommend doing research on different ethical scenarios and get comfortable answering those kinds of questions.

[@alexismccammon4293]

I start at Ross march 11th, I’m so excited! What all do they provide for the students?

[@wsheri11]

Congratulations!! I’ve made several videos on what they provide however I graduated and things may have changed. Please reach out to them

[@gooddy9928]

Hi Alexis, are the classes still virtual. Like, how much of classes and labs are physical?

[@alexismccammon4293]

@@gooddy9928 I got to choose, I have babies at home so I do hybrid classes, 2 days one week and 3 days the next. There is an option for physical classes all week though!

[@gooddy9928]

@@alexismccammon4293 oh okay. Thanks a lot

[@subsistence73]

Are they having students go back to campus or are you in the states taking classes? If you're in states, do you know how long they will teach in this format? I imagine its VERY hard.

[@wsheri11]

Good question, they are currently online for the basic sciences and I believe that they will be making the transition back to Barbados in the upcoming weeks. Schools across the US are currently online as well and even have had a virtual white coat ceremony. However, students in 3rd/4th year (like myself) have already made the transition back into the hospitals to complete their rotations. The transition has been across the board have been arduous for US MD and US IMG, however both are making as much progress as they can in spite of a pandemic. I hope that answers your question.

[@docinmaking8894]

Hi Sheri. Are the services of ATL and tutoring free for students?

[@wsheri11]

Hey! Yes it’s a part of your tuition. It is not a separate additional cost.

[@docinmaking8894]

Thank you. I plan on implementing your study strategies.

[@wsheri11]

Doc in Making Awesome! Wishing you the absolute best!

[@kkingdom2378]

🔥💕🔥💕🔥💕🔥

[@wsheri11]

Thanks!!

[@mbb6047]

I thought attendance was mandatory?

[@wsheri11]

Hey thanks for the comment. It depends on the school. Ross gives you the option to go to class or watch the recordings. At the end of the day it’s your responsibility to stay on top of your course work.

[@mbb6047]

@@wsheri11 That's awesome! Thank you for taking the time to respond :)

[@wsheri11]

@@mbb6047 No problem at all!

[@abdullahkamil6690]

How many Lectures you had a day ?

[@wsheri11]

It depends on the day and what block sometimes 4-5 sometimes 6

[@itsshadw9597]

Hi I’m first

[@wsheri11]

You sure are shadw!! You are so awesome! You usually are first, what a great supporter!

[@itsshadw9597]

My Name Is Sheri I know