Iowa State University Becomes 22nd Clinical Training Affiliate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; University to Provide Clinical Experience as Part of Ross University Students' Final Three Semesters of Veterinary Education

Business Wire, Jan 4, 2005

EDISON, N.J. -- Ross University, one of the world's largest providers of veterinary and medical education, announced that Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine will begin offering clinical training to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine students as part of their final three semesters of veterinary education. Iowa State is the 22nd American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited school to become affiliated with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. There are 28 AVMA-accredited schools in the United States.

Having awarded 1,600 doctor of veterinary medicine degrees since opening in 1982, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine offers comprehensive veterinary training modeled after United States programs. Students spend the first seven semesters of pre-clinical training at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine's campus, located in the Caribbean country of St. Kitts/Nevis, before returning to the U.S. for three semesters of clinical training at an affiliated, AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine.

As an affiliated institution, Iowa State University will provide Ross University students a total of 48 weeks of training, primarily at the veterinary teaching hospital on its Ames, Iowa campus. Ross University students will be subject to the same academic standards as Iowa State University standards. After completing the clinical training, Ross University students will be eligible to sit for national licensing exams.

"We are honored to welcome Iowa State University to the Ross University family, which now includes 21 other AVMA-accredited schools providing clinical training to our students," said Dr. David DeYoung, Dean of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. "Iowa State University's long tradition of veterinary excellence is an exciting complement to our outstanding program."

"As the oldest veterinary college in North America, we have taught thousands of the most highly qualified, driven veterinarians in the country," said Dr. John Thomson, Dean of Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. "We are proud to include Ross students as part of that legacy and look forward to the January arrival of our first future veterinarian from the school."

The following AVMA-accredited schools are currently affiliated with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine: Auburn University, Colorado State University, Cornell University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, Purdue University, Texas A & M University, The Ohio State University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Pennsylvania, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Washington State University.

About Ross University

Ross University is one of the world's largest providers of veterinary and medical education offering doctor of veterinary medicine and doctor of medicine degree programs. Established in 1982, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is located in the Caribbean country of St.Kitts/Nevis. The school of veterinary medicine has promoted more students into clinical rotations at affiliated U.S. Colleges of Veterinary Medicine than any other school in the world. Founded in 1978, Ross University School of Medicine is located in the Caribbean country of Dominica. Since 2000, more Ross University medical graduates have obtained first year residency positions than graduates of any other U.S. or foreign medical school.

While Ross University is considered a foreign school, the veterinary students spend the final three semesters at one of 22 AVMA-affiliated U.S. institutions. Ross University students are held to the same high standards and must pass the same licensing exams as graduates of U.S. schools. The medical students spend more time in the U.S. than in the Caribbean, with the last five semesters spent completing clinical rotations at a network of top U.S. teaching hospitals.

A division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), an international higher education company, Ross University's administrative services including enrollment, registrar and financial aid services are located in Edison, N.J. For more information about Ross University, visit www.rossvet.edu or www.rossmed.edu.