UMass Chan Medical School Achieves Top Ranking in Primary Care Education
As the year comes to a close, the Office of Communications at UMass Chan Medical School is revisiting some of the significant milestones of 2024, including their recent recognition from U.S. News & World Report.
The T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan has been ranked first in the Northeast for primary care education and among the top 15 medical schools nationwide, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Furthermore, UMass Chan is classified within the second tier of medical schools for research nationally. Chancellor Michael F. Collins expressed, ‘Our campus community is united together in the collaborative spirit of advancing medicine and science to change the course of the history of disease.’
The U.S. News rankings sorted schools into four tiers this year rather than traditional ordinal rankings, highlighting their respective strengths in primary care education and research. The evaluation considers research activity along with primary care output, focusing on factors such as faculty impact based on publications and citations.
Additionally, UMass Chan Medical School ranked among the top 50 schools for the number of graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas and for those entering primary care fields.
Key Highlights
- UMass Chan ranked #1 in the Northeast for primary care education.
- Ranked in the second tier for research among medical schools.
- In the top 50 for graduates entering primary care and health shortage areas.
The T.H. Chan School of Medicine has consistently achieved high rankings for primary care education over the last 25 years, marking a significant commitment to training capable healthcare professionals. In 2024, nearly 50 percent of its graduating class entered residencies focused on primary care specialties.
To further address the increasing demand for healthcare providers, UMass Chan plans to expand its student intake to 225 medical students with the upcoming Class of 2028.
President Marty Meehan noted, ‘This ranking validates what we all know to be true: That our graduates are transformed by their education and through the real-world expertise they gain at UMass Chan.’
UMass Chan Medical School also stands out as a prominent research institution, attracting over $300 million in research funding annually. This includes $177 million from the National Institutes of Health in fiscal year 2023, positioning it second in New England and 37th nationally among medical schools receiving NIH funding.
A new educational and research building, recently opened in June, supports UMass Chan’s mission by housing over 70 principal investigators dedicated to advancing research efforts. The building is designed with sustainability in mind, aiming for LEED Gold certification.
The establishment of UMass Chan-Lahey, a regional campus in collaboration with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, marks another important development. Set to commence in August, this campus will provide a unique curriculum focused on leadership and healthcare systems.
In conclusion, UMass Chan Medical School’s accomplishments in primary care education and research not only highlight its commitment to healthcare education but also reflect a greater mission to enhance public health both locally and globally.
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