RUSVM Accreditation

St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board, Ministry of Education to confer the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine on its students who successfully complete the course of study. The status of full accreditation was renewed following submission of a self-study and a site visit on July 26-27, 2006. The next comprehensive evaluation will be in July 2011.

St. Kitts Accreditation Resources

• About the St. Kitts-Nevis Accreditation
• The Accreditation Process 
• Accreditation Standards 
• Accredited Schools 

AVMA COE Accreditation

RUSVM is currently in the process of seeking accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE).

During the 2005-2006 academic year, School of Veterinary Medicine faculty conducted a comprehensive assessment of the program, which culminated in a self-study report submitted to the AVMA COE in July 2006. Multiple faculty committees were established to conduct the in-depth assessment of the academic program. The Student Government Association leaders reviewed and provided input to the self-study process. An AVMA COE consultative site visit was held September 19-21, 2006.
Perceived deficiencies and/or recommendations by the consultative site visit team included the following:

• The need to construct a large animal isolation facility.
• Further expansion of the developing research program to provide opportunities for students to explore research careers and for RUSVM to add to the knowledge base of veterinary medicine.
• As the program expands, RUSVM should assess the need to increase faculty and support staff.
• Consider implementing ADA standards in facilities.

In response, the University has continued to enhance the educational and research program in addition to constructing new facilities including: campus student residencies, campus preparatory school, digital imaging laboratory, histopathology laboratory, necropsy, large animal isolation unit, clinical skills laboratory, two 180-seat classrooms, student center, gym and faculty offices. The number of faculty has also been increased from 40 to 62, including 20 with specialty certification.

In February of 2009, the University submitted a report to the AVMA detailing the recent facilities and programmatic improvements. The AVMA congratulated the faculty of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on its continued progress and encouraged the School to continue its efforts in the accreditation process. A complete self-study was prepared and submitted to the AVMA COE in July 2010.

AVMA Accreditation Resources

• About Accreditation
• Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the AVMA Council on Education
• The Accreditation Process
• The Eleven Accreditation Standards
• Notice to all Veterinary Students
  
  

  In compliance with the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education's Standard number 6…"Each accredited college must provide a mechanism for students, anonymously if they wish, to offer suggestions, comments, and complaints regarding compliance of the college with the Standards for accreditation. These materials shall be made available to the Council annually,” we invite you to make any such comments to Dr. Jane Sandquist, assistant dean for academic administration, by email (jsandquist@rossvet.edu.kn), or anonymously by letter to her attention in the Office of the Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine. Also, a suggestion box for this purpose is located in the entrance to the Learning Resources Center. Your input is valued.

North American Veterinary Licensure Examination

The North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) is required for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in North America. Senior students and recent graduates must pass the NAVLE in order to gain licensure. The AVMA requires a minimum pass rate of 80% to maintain full accreditation. Ross university students have consistently exceeded this standard. Shown below are the NAVLE pass rate percentages of RUSVM graduates over the last five years: