Founded in 1978, Ross University School of Medicine is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Bridgetown, Saint Michael (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training of Barbados, Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is a very small coeducational Barbadian higher education institution. Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old Barbadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. RUSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.