Education and Research

College of Medicine

Ohio State College of Medicine is ranked Tier 1 in research by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 America’s “Best Graduate Schools” list. 

As one of the nation’s most comprehensive universities, inclusive of seven health science colleges, we bring together expertise, ideas and resources on a scale few others can match. Whether students’ interests are in primary care, specialized care or research, they can individualize their education based on their passion in medicine. Here, students develop the skills and networks necessary to serve the diverse and changing needs of patients and communities.

We are one of the few colleges in the world to offer five dual medical degrees: MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/JD, MD/MHA and MD/MPH.

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The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Nationally recognized as a leader in training individuals for careers in the allied health professions, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offers 22 academic programs in the following areas: Athletic Training, Health Information Management and Systems, Health Sciences, Dietetics and Nutrition, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiologic Sciences and Therapy and Respiratory Therapy as well as accredited nationally ranked doctorate-level programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, and a MS and PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. We also offer minors and certificates designed to meet the educational goals of both students currently enrolled at Ohio State and non-degree seeking students looking to advance their careers. The school has more than 2,600 students.

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Graduate and Residency Programs

More than 80 accredited graduate and residency programs train more than 1,000 residents and fellows each year. In addition, users in approximately 150 countries have access to Ohio State’s web-based continuing medical education training programs each year. 

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME^®) has given its highest award status to our Center for Continuing Medical Education, reflecting compliance with ACCME’s commendation criteria.

Seven Health Sciences Colleges

One of the most comprehensive health sciences campuses in America – with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Optometry, Public Health and Veterinary Medicine in close proximity – is adjacent to the tremendous resources and expertise of The Ohio State University campus in Columbus. This proximity fosters collaborations with other university departments, which gives Ohio State tremendous potential to promote scientific partnerships and translate research discoveries into medical therapies and technologies. 

Such efforts have resulted in the Mathematical Biosciences Institute and multiple research labs and centers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dual degree programs such as MD/MBA, MD/JD and MD/PhD have been developed with the Michael E. Moritz College of Law, the Max M. Fisher College of Business and the College of Public Health.

Nationally Recognized

• One of only 64 members of a National Institutes of Health consortium that speeds the translation of  scientific discovery into better patient care.
• One of only 57 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States; the NCI rated our center “exceptional” – the NCI’s highest ranking.
• More than 2,000 active research studies and clinical trials in virtually every medical specialty.
• Eleven departments ranked in the top 30 for the fiscal year 2023 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research Rankings, a compilation of NIH funding rankings for U.S. medical schools.

Our Research Centers and Institutes

The medical center has more than 22 research centers and institutes, along with 140 core research laboratories that promote collaboration among experts from virtually all departments, divisions and brand campuses of The Ohio State University. Some of our most recognized research centers are:

• Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute
• The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research
• Nisonger Center
• Center for RNA Biology
• Center for Microbial Interface Biology
• Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

Board of Trustees

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has full fiduciary authority for both the academic and health sciences organizations. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Board is the governing body responsible to the University Board of Trustees for operation, oversight and coordination of the health sciences entities.

The Wexner Medical Center Board is responsible for the development and strategic allocation of resources, planning and delivery of medical services and other related powers and duties, and is subject to the ultimate authority of the University Board of Trustees.