May 11, 2023
The College of Medicine now ranks 28th overall for research and is recognized as the 9th best public medical school for research. The college is also ranked 13th for diversity, one of the highest among the top 40 research schools in the country. Two Ohio State specialties are recognized among the top 20: pediatrics ranked 10th and surgery is number 16.
Carol R. Bradford, MD, dean of the College of Medicine and vice president for Health Sciences at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, said the rise in rankings reflects focused strategic planning and efforts to advance innovative educational programs, biomedical research and extraordinary patient care.
“We are uniquely positioned for collaboration and team science,” Bradford said. “We have a sharp vision for the future of health care and the drive to improve lives in Ohio, the nation and the world. While much of the work is focused on translational science, we also have some of the best scientists in the world exploring key foundational science areas.”
College of Medicine research funding grew 22% to a record $367.7 million during fiscal year 2022, bolstered by multimillion-dollar grants to study traumatic brain injury, gene therapy, maternal and pediatric medication safety and more.
The medical school is number 40 for best primary care training in the country and the best school for primary care in Ohio.
In response to a growing physician shortage nationwide that is causing health care disparities among rural areas, the Ohio State College of Medicine is launching a new Community Medicine MD Track in partnership with Bon Secours Mercy Health. The goal is to prepare more physicians to practice medicine in rural and smaller communities.
The “Best Medical Schools" rankings are based on several criteria including quality assessments, faculty resources, research activity and practicing graduates.
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Media Contact: Marti Leitch, Wexner Medical Center Media Relations, Marti.Leitch@osumc.edu