List of medical schools in the United States
Medical education in the United States is a long and tedious journey. Here is a list of both allopathic and osteopathic medical schools in the United States.
The United States boasts a rich history and tradition in medical education. Medical schools in the U.S. are primarily responsible for conferring the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degrees. Both degrees are recognized as equivalent in terms of licensure and practice rights, but they differ in their philosophical approaches to patient care.
History[edit | edit source]
The United States saw its first medical school, the Medical School of the College of Philadelphia, established in 1765. Over time, the number of medical schools grew, evolving in their curriculum and standards. By the late 19th and early 20th century, the standardization and accreditation of medical schools became a primary focus, leading to the establishment of the Flexner Report in 1910, which transformed the landscape of medical education in the U.S.
Accreditation[edit | edit source]
Medical schools in the U.S. must be accredited to ensure that they meet specific standards of education, research, and patient care. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the accrediting body for M.D. programs, while the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) accredits D.O. programs.
Curriculum[edit | edit source]
The medical curriculum typically spans four years:
- First and Second Year: Basic sciences, including anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology.
- Third Year: Clinical rotations in core disciplines like internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics.
- Fourth Year: Elective rotations allowing students to explore specialties.
Following graduation, physicians pursue residency training in their chosen specialty.
Admissions[edit | edit source]
Admission to U.S. medical schools is highly competitive. Applicants are evaluated based on their undergraduate GPA, Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores, letters of recommendation, interviews, and extracurricular activities.
Types of Medical Schools[edit | edit source]
There are two primary types of medical degrees in the U.S.:
- M.D. (Doctor of Medicine): M.D. programs emphasize the application of allopathic medicine.
- D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine): D.O. programs emphasize a holistic approach to medicine and include training in osteopathic manipulative medicine.
Top Medical Schools[edit | edit source]
The U.S. is home to several world-renowned medical schools, including Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the University of California, San Francisco, among others.
Challenges and Future[edit | edit source]
Medical education in the U.S. faces challenges, including the high cost of tuition, mental health issues among students, and adapting to advances in technology and changing healthcare landscapes. However, with continued innovation and emphasis on producing competent and compassionate physicians, U.S. medical schools remain at the forefront of global medical education.
List of allopathic medical schools in the United States[edit | edit source]
List of Medical Schools in the United States[edit | edit source]
This directory provides a comprehensive list of medical schools in the United States, organized by state. The list is further divided into schools offering MD (Doctor of Medicine) and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) programs.
MD Programs[edit | edit source]
Alabama[edit | edit source]
Arizona[edit | edit source]
Arkansas[edit | edit source]
California[edit | edit source]
- California Northstate University College of Medicine
- California University of Science and Medicine
- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
- Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
- Keck School of Medicine of USC
- Stanford University School of Medicine
- UCSF School of Medicine
- UC Davis School of Medicine
- University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
- UC Riverside School of Medicine
- University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Connecticut[edit | edit source]
District of Columbia[edit | edit source]
- George Washington University Medical School
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
- Howard University College of Medicine
Florida[edit | edit source]
- Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
- FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- Florida State University College of Medicine
- Nova Southeastern University
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine
- University of Florida College of Medicine
- Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
- University of South Florida College of Medicine
Georgia[edit | edit source]
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Mercer University School of Medicine
- Morehouse School of Medicine
Hawaii[edit | edit source]
Illinois[edit | edit source]
- Stritch School of Medicine
- Feinberg School of Medicine
- Rush Medical College
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Pritzker School of Medicine
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
Indiana[edit | edit source]
Kansas[edit | edit source]
Kentucky[edit | edit source]
Louisiana[edit | edit source]
- LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Maryland[edit | edit source]
Massachusetts[edit | edit source]
- Boston University School of Medicine
- Harvard Medical School
- Tufts University School of Medicine
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
Nebraska[edit | edit source]
Nevada[edit | edit source]
New Jersey[edit | edit source]
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
- Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University
- New Jersey Medical School
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Mexico[edit | edit source]
New York[edit | edit source]
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- CUNY School of Medicine
- Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- New York Medical College
- New York University School of Medicine
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- Stony Brook University School of Medicine
- University of Rochester Medical Center
- Weill Cornell Medical College
North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Duke University School of Medicine
- The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- University of North Carolina School of Medicine
- Wake Forest School of Medicine
North Dakota[edit | edit source]
Ohio[edit | edit source]
- Boonshoft School of Medicine
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Northeast Ohio Medical University
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
- University of Toledo Medical Center
Oklahoma[edit | edit source]
Oregon[edit | edit source]
Pennsylvania[edit | edit source]
- Drexel University College of Medicine
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Temple University School of Medicine
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Puerto Rico[edit | edit source]
- Ponce School of Medicine
- San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
- Central University of the Caribbean
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Rhode Island[edit | edit source]
South Carolina[edit | edit source]
South Dakota[edit | edit source]
Tennessee[edit | edit source]
- East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
- Meharry Medical College
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Texas[edit | edit source]
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin
- Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
- Texas Christian University School of Medicine
- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
- University of Houston
- University of Texas Medical Branch
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Utah[edit | edit source]
Vermont[edit | edit source]
Virginia[edit | edit source]
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- University of Virginia School of Medicine
- VCU School of Medicine
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute
Washington[edit | edit source]
West Virginia[edit | edit source]
Wisconsin[edit | edit source]
Osteopathic colleges in the United States[edit | edit source]
The American osteopathic Association's Commission on osteopathic college Accreditation (COCA) accredits osteopathic medical schools training students in osteopathy.
There are about 37 accredited osteopathic medical schools in the United States which offer instruction at 58 teaching locations.
Alabama[edit | edit source]
Arizona[edit | edit source]
- A.T. Still University
- School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
- Midwestern University
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Arkansas[edit | edit source]
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Arkansas State University
California[edit | edit source]
- California Health Sciences University
- Touro University California
- Western University of Health Sciences
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Colorado[edit | edit source]
Florida[edit | edit source]
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Georgia[edit | edit source]
Idaho[edit | edit source]
Illinois[edit | edit source]
Indiana[edit | edit source]
Iowa[edit | edit source]
Kansas[edit | edit source]
Kentucky[edit | edit source]
- University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Maine[edit | edit source]
Michigan[edit | edit source]
Mississippi[edit | edit source]
Missouri[edit | edit source]
Nevada[edit | edit source]
New Jersey[edit | edit source]
New Mexico[edit | edit source]
New York[edit | edit source]
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
North Carolina[edit | edit source]
Ohio[edit | edit source]
Oklahoma[edit | edit source]
Oregon[edit | edit source]
Pennsylvania[edit | edit source]
Tennessee[edit | edit source]
Texas[edit | edit source]
- Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
This page provides a comprehensive list of medical schools located in different countries and or regions of the world, offering detailed information for students and professionals seeking medical education opportunities. Each medical school listed here presents unique characteristics, admission criteria, and educational philosophies, reflecting the diverse approaches to medical education across different cultures and healthcare systems.
Utah[edit | edit source]
Virginia[edit | edit source]
Washington[edit | edit source]
West Virginia[edit | edit source]
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