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U.S. News Ranks UMD Graduate Programs Highly

More Than 50 Schools and Specialties Earn Top 25 Spots Nationwide

By Maryland Today Staff Apr 25, 2023

New U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings reveal scores of UMD programs are ranked among the nation's best.

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Numerous University of Maryland programs garnered accolades in U.S. News & World Report’ s 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools lists released today, with 53 top-25 rankings in overall and specialty categories.

Combined with the previous university-wide and 17 undergraduate program rankings in U.S. News ’ 2022-23 Best Colleges , UMD has 70 schools, colleges, programs and specialties on the publication’s top 25 lists, which are widely used by prospective students when considering where to apply to school.

“At the University of Maryland, we are committed to providing our graduate students with a world-class advanced education, opportunities for research and top-ranked professional programs,” said President Darryll J. Pines. “The rankings announced today are a testament to the exceptional work of our faculty, staff and students, who exude excellence and drive our university fearlessly forward."

The rankings are based on statistical surveys of more than 2,200 programs and reputation surveys sent to nearly 19,000 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2022 and early 2023. U.S. News said this year that it placed a greater emphasis this year on outcomes, recognizing that students’ ultimate goal in attending graduate school is likely to become a practicing professional.

The magazine each year ranks graduate programs in education, engineering, business (MBA), law, medicine and nursing, along with a rotating selection of specialty schools and programs.

In terms of overall placement, the A. James Clark School of Engineering was No. 19 and the School of Public Policy was No. 25, rising 10 places among public affairs schools since last year. The College of Education is ranked No. 27, moving up in nearly every program, while the School of Public Health was ranked No. 28.

For specific programs, the highlights this year include:

• The Robert H. Smith School of Business’ information systems program at No. 11 and part-time MBA at No. 21 (a jump from No. 25 last year);
• The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at No. 17 for computer science (No. 15 for artificial intelligence, No. 20 for programming language, No. 22 for computer science systems), No. 17 for physics (No. 6 for atomic/molecular/optical physics, No. 9 for quantum physics and No. 17 for condensed matter physics) and a six-spot rise to No. 20 for mathematics (No. 15 for applied mathematics and No. 24 for mathematical analysis);
• The College of Education’s counseling and personnel services program—a joint program with BSOS’ Department of Psychology—at No. 1, education psychology at No. 6, higher education administration at No. 11, special education at No. 11, elementary education at No. 14, curriculum and instruction at No. 17, education policy at No. 17, secondary teacher education at No. 17, and education administration and supervision at No. 24;
• The Clark School’s aerospace engineering program at No. 15, computer engineering at No. 16, electrical/electronic/communication engineering at No. 16, mechanical engineering at No. 17 and materials engineering at No. 24;
• The School of Public Policy’s homeland/national security program at No. 4 and public finance and budgeting at No. 14; and
• The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine program (a partnership between UMD and Virginia Tech), ranked No. 19.

Since U.S. News doesn’t rank all graduate programs annually, other current honors for UMD from previous editions include:

• The College of Arts and Humanities’ program in American literature before 1865 at No. 12 in 2022;
• The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ criminology at No. 1 in 2022, audiology program at No. 10 in 2021, sociology of population at No. 14 in 2022, speech-language pathology at No. 16 in 2021, economics at No. 22 in 2023 and sociology at No. 24 in 2022;
• The Smith School was ranked No. 12 overall for online MBA programs earlier in 2023, in addition to online marketing at No. 6, online MBA business analytics program at No. 8; online MBA programs for veterans at No. 10 and online general management at No. 11; online masters in business programs (excluding MBA) at No. 16;
• The College of Information Studies was ranked overall No. 4 in 2022, in addition to services for children and youth at No. 2, information systems at No. 5, school library media at No. 5, archives and preservation at No. 6 and digital librarianship at No. 8; and
• The Clark School was overall No. 19 for online graduate engineering programs earlier in 2023, with online electrical engineering at No. 13 and online engineering programs for veterans at No. 25.

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Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings From U.S. News

Dozens of Specialties Placed in Top 25 Nationwide

Scores of University of Maryland programs earned accolades in  U.S. News & World Report ’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools lists released today, with 56 top-25 rankings in overall and specialty categories.

Combined with the previous university-wide and 14 undergraduate program rankings in  U.S. News ’  2022 Best Colleges , UMD now has 74 schools, colleges, programs and specialties on the publication’s top 25 lists, which are widely used by prospective students when considering where to apply to school.

The magazine each year ranks graduate programs in education, engineering, business (MBA), law, medicine and nursing, along with a rotating selection of specialty schools and programs.

This year’s group also included social work; doctoral program rankings in economics, psychology, math, statistics, biological sciences, computer science, chemistry and earth sciences; and a first-ever ranking of doctoral programs in biostatistics. Rankings in public affairs and public health schools and programs were updated as well.

In terms of overall placement, the School of Public Health ranked No. 19; the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ part-time MBA was No. 25; the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) was No. 17 for computer science and No. 18 for physics; and the A. James Clark School of Engineering was No. 21 for graduate engineering.

For specific programs, the highlights this year include:

• The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ (BSOS) economics program at No. 22;
• The Smith School’s information systems program at No. 8 and supply chain and logistics at No. 22;
• CMNS’ artificial intelligence program at No. 13, programming language at No. 15, computer science systems at No. 21, computer science theory at No. 20, applied mathematics at No. 14, mathematical analysis at No. 22, atomic/molecular/optical physics at No. 7, elementary particles/field/string theory at No. 15, condensed matter physics at No. 10, quantum physics at No. 8 and geochemistry at No. 17;
• The College of Education’s counseling and personnel services program—a joint program with BSOS’ Department of Psychology—at No. 1, curriculum and instruction at No. 20, education policy at No. 19, education psychology at No. 7, higher education administration at No. 12, secondary teacher education at No. 18, special education at No. 14, elementary education at No. 18, and education administration and supervision at No. 24;
• The Clark School’s aerospace engineering program at No. 15, computer engineering at No. 15, electrical/electronic/communication engineering at No. 19, mechanical engineering at No. 19 and materials engineering at No. 22; and
• The School of Public Policy’s homeland/national security program at No. 3 and public finance and budgeting at No. 12.

Since  U.S. News  doesn’t rank all graduate programs annually, other current honors for UMD from previous editions include:

• The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ veterinary medicine program at No. 17 in 2020;
• The College of Arts and Humanities’ American Literature before 1865 program at No. 12 in 2022;
• The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ audiology program at No. 10 in 2021, criminology at No. 1 in 2022, sociology at No. 24 in 2022, sociology of population at No. 14 in 2022, and speech-language pathology at No. 16 in 2021;
• The Smith School was ranked No. 12 overall for online MBA programs in 2022, in addition to the online MBA business analytics program at No. 6, finance at No. 4, general management at No. 6, and marketing at No. 1;
• The College of Information Studies was ranked overall No. 4 in 2022, in addition to archives and preservation at No. 6, information systems at No. 5, school library media at No. 5, services for children and youth at No. 2, and digital librarianship at No. 8; and
• The Clark School was overall No. 12 for online graduate engineering programs in 2022, with online electrical engineering at No. 15 and online industrial engineering at No. 14.

The rankings are based on statistical surveys of more than 2,150 programs and reputation surveys sent to more than 23,200 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2021 and early 2022.

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YSM Ranks #1 in U.S. News Survey for Psychiatry

Yale School of Medicine ranked #1 for psychiatry programs in the 2022 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings released March 30.

U.S. News annually ranks medical schools and other programs to help students decide where to attend school. It also ranks specialties, and this year Yale School of Medicine was ranked the top medical school nationally for psychiatry.

Psychiatry at Yale has long been rated a top specialty by several national ranking agencies. Last year the Yale Department of Psychiatry Residency Program ranked second nationally in research and third in reputation in Doximity’s 2020-21 Residency Navigator program.

In a separate rating, U.S. News ranked Yale New Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Services among the top 10 hospitals for psychiatry in its 2020-21 Best Hospitals Rankings. The Yale Department of Psychiatry topped all U.S. medical schools in grant funding for psychiatric research from the National Institutes of Health, according to the recent Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research survey.

MD-PhD Degree Programs by State

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Combined MD-PhD degree programs provide students the opportunity to earn both the MD and the PhD in areas pertinent to medicine.

Combined MD-PhD degree programs provide students the opportunity to earn both the MD and the PhD in areas pertinent to medicine. Below is a list of schools offering a combined MD-PhD degree, with links to their web sites. Please contact the institutions directly for curriculum information and admission requirements. School administrators may contact [email protected]  with any omissions or corrections to this listing.

University of Alabama School of Medicine Birmingham, Ala.

University of South Alabama College of Medicine   Mobile, Ala.

University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, Ariz.

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Phoenix, Ariz.

University of Arkansas College of Medicine Little Rock, Ark.

Loma Linda University School of Medicine   Loma Linda, Calif.

Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, Calif.

University of California, Davis School of Medicine   Davis, Calif.

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine   Irvine, Calif.

University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine   Los Angeles, Calif.

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine   La Jolla, Calif.

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine   San Francisco, Calif.

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California   Los Angeles, Calif.

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center   Denver, Colo.

Connecticut

University of Connecticut School of Medicine   Farmington, Conn.

Yale University School of Medicine   New Haven, Conn.

District of Columbia

Georgetown University School of Medicine   Washington, D.C.

Howard University College of Medicine   Washington, D.C.

University of Florida College of Medicine   Gainesville, Fla.

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine   Miami, Fla.

University of South Florida College of Medicine   Tampa, Fla.

Emory University School of Medicine   Atlanta, Ga.

Medical College of Georgia   Augusta, Ga.

Morehouse School of Medicine   Atlanta, Ga.

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Augusta, Ga.

Loyola University of Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine   Maywood, Ill.

Northwestern University Medical School   Chicago, Ill.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - Chicago Medical School   North Chicago, Ill.

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MTSP)  Chicago, Ill.

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MD/PhD) Chicago, Ill.

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine   Chicago, Ill.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine   Urbana, Ill.

Indiana University School of Medicine   Indianapolis, Ind.

University of Iowa College of Medicine   Iowa City, Iowa

University of Kansas School of Medicine   Kansas City, Kan.

University of Kentucky College of Medicine   Lexington, Ky.

University of Louisville School of Medicine   Louisville, Ky.

Louisiana State University, New Orleans School of Medicine   New Orleans, La.

Louisiana State University, Shreveport School of Medicine   Shreveport, La.

Tulane University School of Medicine   New Orleans, La.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine   Baltimore, Md.

National Institutes of Health Intramural MD-PhD Partnership   Bethesda, Md.

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences   Bethesda, Md.

University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine   Baltimore, Md.

Massachusetts

Boston University School of Medicine   Boston, Mass.

Harvard Medical School   Boston, Mass.

Tufts University School of Medicine   Boston, Mass.

University of Massachusetts Medical School   Worcester, Mass.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine   East Lansing, Mich.

University of Michigan Medical School   Ann Arbor, Mich.

Wayne State University School of Medicine   Detroit, Mich.

Mayo Medical School  Rochester, Minn.

University of Minnesota Medical School   Minneapolis, Minn.

Mississippi

University of Mississippi School of Medicine   Jackson, Miss.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine   St. Louis, Mo.

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine   Columbia, Mo.

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine   Kansas City, Mo.

Washington University School of Medicine   St. Louis, Mo.

Creighton University School of Medicine   Omaha, Neb.

University of Nebraska College of Medicine   Omaha, Neb.

University of Nevada School of Medicine   Reno, Nev.

New Hampshire

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth   Hanover, N.H.

Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School   Newark, N.J.

Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School   Piscataway, N.J.

University of New Mexico School of Medicine   Albuquerque, N.M.

Albany Medical College   Albany, N.Y.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University   Bronx, N.Y.

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons   New York, N.Y.

Hofstra North Shore - LIJ School of Medicine Hempstead, N.Y.

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Program   New York, N.Y.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine   New York, N.Y.

New York Medical College   Valhalla, N.Y.

New York University School of Medicine   New York, N.Y.

SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine   Buffalo, N.Y.

SUNY at Stony Brook Health Sciences Center   Stony Brook, N.Y.

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine   Brooklyn, N.Y.

SUNY Upstate Medical University   Syracuse, N.Y.

University of Rochester School of Medicine   Rochester, N.Y.

North Carolina

Wake Forest School of Medicine   Winston-Salem, N.C.

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University   Greenville, N.C.

Duke University School of Medicine   Durham, N.C.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine   Chapel Hill, N.C.

North Dakota

University of North Dakota School of Medicine   Grand Forks, N.D.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine   Cleveland, Ohio

Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine   Rootstown, Ohio

Ohio State University College of Medicine   Columbus, Ohio

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine   Cincinnati, Ohio

University of Toledo College of Medicine   Toledo, Ohio

Wright State University School of Medicine   Dayton, Ohio

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center   Oklahoma City, Okla.

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine   Portland, Ore.

Pennsylvania

Drexel University College of Medicine   Philadelphia, Pa.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University   Philadelphia, Pa.

Penn State University College of Medicine   Hershey, Pa.

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine   Philadelphia, Pa.

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine   Pittsburgh, Pa.

Temple University School of Medicine   Philadelphia, Pa.

Rhode Island

Brown University School of Medicine   Providence, R.I.

South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina  Charleston, S.C.

University of South Carolina School of Medicine   Columbia, S.C.

South Dakota

University of South Dakota School of Medicine   Vermillion, S.D.

East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine   Johnson City, Tenn.

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine   Nashville, Tenn.

University of Tennessee, Memphis College of Medicine   Memphis, Tenn.

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine   Nashville, Tenn.

Baylor College of Medicine   Houston, Texas

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth/MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Puerto Rico Tri-Institutional Program   Houston, Texas

Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center College of Medicine College   Station, Texas

Texas Tech University School of Medicine   Lubbock, Texas

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston   Galveston, Texas

University of Texas Health San Antonio, Long School of Medicine   San Antonio, Texas

University of Texas, Southwestern Med Center - Dallas   Dallas, Texas

University of Utah School of Medicine   Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Vermont College of Medicine   Burlington, Vt.

Eastern Virginia Medical School   Norfolk, Va.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine   Richmond, Va.

University of Virginia School of Medicine   Charlottesville, Va.

University of Washington School of Medicine   Seattle, Wash.

West Virginia

Marshall University School of Medicine   Huntington, W.Va.

West Virginia University School of Medicine   Morgantown, W.Va.

Medical College of Wisconsin   Milwaukee, Wisc.

University of Wisconsin Medical School   Madison, Wisc.

McGill University Faculty of Medicine   Montreal, Quebec

McMaster University of Faculty of Health Sciences   Hamilton, Ontario

Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Universite de Montreal Faculte de Medecine   Montreal, Quebec

Universite de Sherbrooke Faculte de Medecine   Sherbrooke, Quebec

Universite Laval Faculte de Medecine   Quebec, Quebec

University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry   Edmonton, Alberta

University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine   Calgary, Alberta

University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine   Vancouver, British Columbia

University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine   Winnipeg, Manitoba

University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine   Toronto, Ontario

University of Western Ontario   London, Ontario

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Is an MD/PhD Program Right for You?

MD-PhD programs may be right for you if you are interested in a career path that melds both clinical practice and in-depth scientific research. MD-PhD graduates aren’t simply doctors; they are “physician-scientists” or “medical scientists.”

MD-PhD programs offer a dual-degree track that combines the clinical training of a standard MD degree with the added coursework of a PhD. The PhD training is particularly rigorous and includes classes usually in the realm of biomedical sciences, as well as advanced research training, lab rotations, and intensive investigative work.

The payoff for choosing an MD-PhD program is that these clinical medicine graduates are equipped to treat patients while also participating in the discovery and development of innovative healthcare solutions. 

Here are a few reasons you might want to pursue an MD/PhD career:

• You want to participate in cutting-edge medical research.
• You want career options beyond clinical medical practice.
• You want to help train future generations of medical doctors.
• You want more collaborative research opportunities with colleagues.
• You want funding opportunities only available to MD/PhD students.

The Difference Between MD & MD/PhD

The difference between MD and MD-PhD is that graduates with an MD-PhD receive PhD training and hold a PhD degree in addition to their MD degree.

The cost of an MD-PhD program varies widely depending on the institution. Still, the stipend and tuition-free training make many of these programs significantly less financially burdensome compared to standalone MD or PhD programs.

MD/PhD students will complete graduate school and medical school qualified to hold positions in academic medicine and biomedical research (in addition to being qualified to practice clinical medicine. 

What Is an MD?

A medical doctor has earned a standard medical degree or MD and is skilled to practice clinical medicine. Medical students must complete 4 years of medical school to earn their degree, followed by 3-7 years of residency and fellowship training to practice medicine.

What Is a PhD?

PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy in reference to their critical knowledge and research experience in a particular field of study. A PhD is the highest possible academic degree.

Earning a PhD is often considered harder than earning an MD due to the scientific research required to stimulate original thought and develop quality hypotheses.

How Competitive Are MD/PhD Programs?

Physician-scientist programs are slightly more selective and competitive than the average medical program.

Between 2018 and 2023, a little more than one-third of students who applied to an MD/PhD program (37.7%) were accepted. The acceptance rate for medical school applicants in general was 41.2% for the 2022-23 application cycle.

The test scores of these programs also indicate how much more competitive these programs are. The average MCAT score of MD/PhD matriculants in the 2022-23 cycle was 516.2, and their mean GPA was 3.82. In comparison, medical school matriculants overall had an average MCAT score of 511.9 and average GPA of 3.75 during the same cycle.

How Long Are MD/PhD Programs?

The MD-PhD dual degree takes approximately 7-8 years of coursework to complete, followed by an additional 3-7 years of residency to be eligible to practice medicine. 

Generally, MD coursework is emphasized in years 1-2, followed by research training in years 3-5, and ending with medical training and clinicals in years 6-8. 

Requirements for MD/PhD Applicants

If you are considering applying to an MD/PhD program , know that having strong essays and letters is more important than incrementally higher MCAT test scores and GPAs. Numbers get your foot in the door; storytelling gets you a seat at the table. 

In general, the requirements for MD/PhD applicants include:

• MCAT score in the 90th percentile: Specific MCAT requirements for MD/PhD programs vary by school. However, in general, most students have the best chance at success with an MCAT score in the 90th percentile or higher. In the 2022-23 application cycle, MD/PhD applicants had an average MCAT score of 511.3, while matriculants averaged 516.2.
• GPA of 3.7 or higher: Like MCAT scores, the GPA requirements for MD/PhD programs differ by program. But your chances are highest with an average GPA of at least 3.7. In the 2022-23 application cycle, MD/PhD applicants averaged a science GPA of 3.61 and overall GPA of 3.68, while matriculants averaged a 3.78 science GPA and 3.82 overall.
• Compelling personal statement: Your personal statement essay should explain why you want to become a physician and is required for both MD & MD/PhD applications . All prospective doctors must write a personal statement that stands out, and this is doubly true for MD/PhD applicants.
• 2 additional essays: You’ll write one essay conveying your personal interest in pursuing an MD/PhD dual degree specifically, and one essay covering your substantive experiences in the field of research . These may include multiple summer projects, senior thesis research, or 1+ years of post-undergrad research programs and activities.
• 2-3 letters from research mentors who can praise your scientific potential.
• 1-2 letters from clinical mentors who know your aptitude for patient care.
• 1 letter from the premed committee.
• 1 letter from a mentor who can discuss your leadership skills and personal traits in an extracurricular setting.

Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering an MD/PhD Program

By answering these questions, you can choose the graduate program that is the best fit for you over the next 8 years.

• What skills do you want to develop? Choose a program that has ample opportunities to explore your field of interest and in which you can identify potential mentors for rotations and thesis projects.
• What is your preferred MD/PhD program size? Choose a smaller program of MD-PhD students if you prefer hands-on guidance with individualized attention and a larger program if you prefer a larger community with more networking opportunities. 
• Where do you want to live for 8 years of medical school ? Choose a location that fits your needs for cost of living, housing, transportation, extracurriculars, as well as opportunities for fun and making friends. 
• Does the program offer financial aid? Choose a program that meets your financial needs in the form of stipends and tuition waivers. It’s important to note that if you drop out of an MD-PhD program, some schools require you to pay back the investment that the school made in you. 
• Will you fit into the school’s culture? Choose a program after you’ve visited the campus, talked with the current students and faculty, and asked about opportunities in your field of interest as well as other’s experiences at the school and living in the city.
• Does the MD/PhD Program align with your timeline? Choose a program with coursework that allows you to graduate in your preferred timeline, which could be sooner or longer than eight years.

Possible Career Paths for MD/PhD Graduates

A career choice often depends on an individual’s specific interests, such as which medical specialties they are drawn to, whether they prefer working with patients or in a laboratory, and how they want to contribute to advancing medical science.

The salary range for MD/PhD graduates varies significantly by position and type of work. Policy analysts’ starting salary is around $57,000 per year, while attending physicians who do research can make upwards of $500,000.

Below are careers someone with an MD-PhD might pursue:

Attending Physician with Research Responsibilities

An MD/PhD holder in this position would have a traditional medical role seeing and treating patients, but they might also have dedicated time for research. This role allows one to continue practicing medicine while contributing to academic or clinical research. 

Individuals in this role often split their time among patient care, research activities, and instructional duties. Typically, they are found in educational hospitals or medical schools.

Physicians’ salaries can vary significantly based on specialty and experience, but generally, they are well-compensated. An attending physician in a specialized field can expect to earn upwards of $200,000 to $500,000 or more, especially if they have dual responsibilities that include research.

Translational Medicine Specialist

These specialists work at the intersection of basic research and patient care, focusing on turning research insights into practical medical applications. 

This role may exist within academia, industry, or clinical settings and is tailored for those who understand both the clinical and research aspects of medicine.

The salary for this role can also vary based on industry, location, and level of experience but would likely fall in the range of $150,000 to $250,000 or more.

Biomedical Researcher

Those with MD-PhD qualifications commonly secure jobs as researchers within biomedical science. Employment settings can range from academic institutions and drug companies to governmental agencies like the NIH.

Salaries for biomedical researchers typically fall somewhere between $85,000 and $104,000 per year.

Clinical Research Director

These are medical doctors responsible for overseeing clinical trials and research projects, usually within a hospital, academic institution, or pharmaceutical/biotech company. This role leverages both the clinical insights from an MD and the research methodology of a PhD.

Salaries can vary widely depending on the setting (academia, private industry, etc.) and geographic location. In general, a Clinical Research Director could expect to earn a six-figure salary, often ranging from around $150,000 to $250,000 or more per year.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry Professional

A significant number of MD-PhDs join the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors. Responsibilities might include roles in the development of new medications, overseeing clinical trials, regulatory compliance, or managing medical affairs.

The average salary for this position will likely differ quite a bit depending on the exact role and company, but the average is generally between $125,000 and $133,00 per year.

Medical Director

In this capacity, a person is in charge of the medical elements of a healthcare facility or a specific department within a hospital. The role usually calls for expertise in both medical practice and research.

This position is likely to be one of the most lucrative of the MD/PhD field, with an average salary from $319,000 to $329,000 per year.

Science Policy Analyst/Advisor

Individuals in this role often find themselves in governmental or nonprofit settings, where they influence policy decisions related to scientific research and healthcare.

The typical salary for a science policy analyst starts at around $57,000 per year. Advisors have a slightly higher upper salary range and may make as much as $75,000.

Public Health Official

Some MD-PhDs opt for roles in the public sector where they focus on health concerns at a societal level. They may be employed by organizations such as the CDC or WHO.

In many cases, public health officials can expect to make a yearly salary of between $101,000 and $111,000.

Medical Science Liaison

This role typically serves as an intermediary between pharmaceutical enterprises and medical professionals. These liaisons disseminate information about new treatments and scientific advancements to doctors, researchers, and other medical stakeholders.

This role also typically commands a six-figure salary, usually ranging from approximately $100,000 to $200,000, depending on experience, location, and the hiring organization.

Medical Educator

Professors teach medical students, residents, and fellows in an academic setting while also conducting research. These doctors often have clinical responsibilities as well. An MD/PhD is especially well-suited for this role due to the dual focus on clinical care and research.

They may teach various medical subjects like pharmacology or genetics and actively participate in the educational goals of their institutions.

In academia, salaries can vary widely based on rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor), institution, and geographic location. Salaries may range from $100,000 to well over $200,000 for senior roles or those at prestigious institutions.

Best MD/PhD Programs in the US

There are 122 different American Universities that offer MD/PhD degree programs, according to the AAMC list of MD-PhD Programs by State . A further 13 Canadian programs also use the AMCAS application system.

Some MD-PhD programs in the United States are funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). This means that students receive full tuition remission, health insurance, and a living stipend throughout their training.

Medical schools with fully funded MD-PhD programs :

• Dartmouth University, Geisel School of Medicine
• Duke University School of Medicine
• Harvard/M.I.T MD-PhD Program, Harvard Medical School
• John Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science
• University of Florida College of Medicine
• University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
• University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine
• Yale University School of Medicine

Medical schools with the most MD-PhD spots historically: 

• Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
• University of Illinois College of Medicine
• Weill Cornell Medical College
• Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
• University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
• University of Michigan Medical School
• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 
• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• Harvard Medical School
• Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
• Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
• Ohio State University College of Medicine
• University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
• New York University School of Medicine
• Stanford University School of Medicine
• Yale School of Medicine

Medical schools with MD/PhD programs that accept international students:

• Emory University School of Medicine
• Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
• University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
• University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine/California Institute of Technology
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

The MD/PhD Application Process

The application process for MD-PhD programs is similar to that of typical MD programs. The two major differences are that you’ll designate yourself as an MD/PhD candidate on the AMCAS application, and you’ll submit 2 additional essays on that primary.

The Application Timeline

• AMCAS (submit by end of May): You’ll fill out a primary application through AMCAS in the spring of the first year of your application cycle (e.g., to matriculate in fall 2026, you’ll submit AMCAS in spring 2025). AMCAS opens at the end of May each year. Aim to submit the primary application no later than the end of June, as early applications are more likely to be reviewed and accepted.
• Secondaries (submit by end of August): You’ll respond to secondary applications in the summer after your primary application is reviewed by each school you submitted it to. Each program sends secondary applications to students who generally meet their minimum requirements.
• Interviews (October-March): You’ll then attend interviews as invited between October and March. Some schools won’t contact you at all to reject your application; others will offer conflicting invites. You must prioritize your options and prepare for the opportunities that do come. 
• Final decisions (December-March): Final decisions are made by schools between December and March. Schools with a rolling admissions cycle (most of them) accept students after completing interviews and determining a student is a fit. A smaller number of programs wait to send acceptances until after all interviews are complete.
• Choose your program (March-April): Students choose where to matriculate between March and April.
• Programs start (June-August): Programs begin between June and August, depending on the school.

How to Prepare for an MD/PhD interview

You should prepare for your MD/PhD interview by practicing mock interviews to rid yourself of the jitters and fine-tune your responses in various scenarios. In addition to developing your personal narrative, you must be able to explain your research training at multiple levels.  

If you’re interested in participating in a mock interview with a physician who has served on an admissions committee, consider a mock interview with MedSchoolCoach .

What to Do if You Get Waitlisted

Finding out that you’ve been waitlisted for the MD/PhD program of your dreams is never a good feeling. However, you are not helpless in the wait. It’s a good idea to remain in contact with program leaders and administrators by sending a Letter of Intent or a Letter of Interest.

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What is a Letter of Intent vs. a Letter of Interest? 

A Letter of Intent is a formal statement that you would commit to matriculating into a program if you are accepted. A Letter of Interest conveys that you are strongly interested in the program, but it does not indicate any commitment or explicitly state that a program is your first choice.

Both letters should summarize why you believe the program and school are a great fit for your interests and how you will be able to uniquely contribute to the school, in under one page.

Finding Out You’ve Been Accepted!

The day you receive that phone call or email — the one from the MD-PhD program director contacting you to say you have officially been offered acceptance into their program — provides a feeling of joy worth being patient for!

Our Physician Advisors can support you through the application process for your best shot at getting into the school of your choice.

What specialties can MD/PhD graduates earn their PhD in?  

PhD students commonly choose to specialize in topics such as:

• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering

What is the salary range for an MD/PhD graduate? 

MD/PhD graduates can expect an average annual salary of about $100K, depending on the type of work and place of employment.

What is the difference between a PhD and a Postdoctorate? 

A Postdoctoral Fellowship is a temporary period of mentorship and research training for graduates with doctoral degrees, offered by the National Institutes of Health, to acquire skills needed for a chosen career. A PhD thesis must be successfully defended, whereas a postdoc is a non-defendable temporary employment assignment from an organization such as a university.

Can an MD/PhD be a doctor? 

Graduates who earn an MD/PhD are fully qualified doctors and may practice medicine in a clinical setting upon completing their residency training.

Can an MD/PhD graduate be a surgeon? 

While an MD/PhD graduate CAN be a surgeon if they choose surgery specialties in their residency programs, a surgical resident is not required to obtain a PhD in addition to their MD.

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MD-PhD Programs

Combined md-phd degree programs provide students the opportunity to earn both the md and the phd in areas pertinent to medicine. given is a list of schools offering a combined md-phd degree, with links to their web sites..

University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E Heersink School of Medicine Birmingham, Ala.

University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, Ariz.

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Phoenix, Ariz.

University of Arkansas College of Medicine Little Rock, Ark.

Loma Linda University School of Medicine   Loma Linda, Calif.

Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, Calif.

University of California, Davis School of Medicine   Davis, Calif.

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine   Irvine, Calif.

University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine   Los Angeles, Calif.

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine   La Jolla, Calif.

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine   San Francisco, Calif.

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California   Los Angeles, Calif.

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center   Denver, Colo.

Connecticut

University of Connecticut School of Medicine   Farmington, Conn.

Yale University School of Medicine   New Haven, Conn.

District of Columbia

Georgetown University School of Medicine   Washington, D.C.

Howard University College of Medicine   Washington, D.C.

University of Florida College of Medicine   Gainesville, Fla.

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine   Miami, Fla.

University of South Florida College of Medicine   Tampa, Fla.

Emory University School of Medicine   Atlanta, Ga.

Medical College of Georgia   Augusta, Ga.

Morehouse School of Medicine   Atlanta, Ga.

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Augusta, Ga.

Loyola University of Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine   Maywood, Ill.

Northwestern University Medical School   Chicago, Ill.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - Chicago Medical School   North Chicago, Ill.

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MTSP)  Chicago, Ill.

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MD/PhD) Chicago, Ill.

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine   Chicago, Ill.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine   Urbana, Ill.

Indiana University School of Medicine   Indianapolis, Ind.

University of Iowa College of Medicine   Iowa City, Iowa

University of Kansas School of Medicine   Kansas City, Kan.

University of Kentucky College of Medicine   Lexington, Ky.

University of Louisville School of Medicine   Louisville, Ky.

Louisiana State University, New Orleans School of Medicine   New Orleans, La.

Louisiana State University, Shreveport School of Medicine   Shreveport, La.

Tulane University School of Medicine   New Orleans, La.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine   Baltimore, Md.

National Institutes of Health Intramural MD-PhD Partnership   Bethesda, Md.

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences   Bethesda, Md.

University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine   Baltimore, Md.

Massachusetts

Boston University School of Medicine   Boston, Mass.

Harvard Medical School   Boston, Mass.

Tufts University School of Medicine   Boston, Mass.

University of Massachusetts Medical School   Worcester, Mass.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine  East Lansing, Mich.

University of Michigan Medical School   Ann Arbor, Mich.

Wayne State University School of Medicine   Detroit, Mich.

Mayo Medical School  Rochester, Minn.

University of Minnesota Medical School   Minneapolis, Minn.

Mississippi

University of Mississippi School of Medicine   Jackson, Miss.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine   St. Louis, Mo.

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine   Columbia, Mo.

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine   Kansas City, Mo.

Washington University School of Medicine   St. Louis, Mo.

Creighton University School of Medicine   Omaha, Neb.

University of Nebraska College of Medicine   Omaha, Neb.

University of Nevada School of Medicine   Reno, Nev.

New Hampshire

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth   Hanover, N.H.

Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School   Newark, N.J.

Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School   Piscataway, N.J.

University of New Mexico School of Medicine   Albuquerque, N.M.

Albany Medical College   Albany, N.Y.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University   Bronx, N.Y.

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons   New York, N.Y.

Hofstra North Shore - LIJ School of Medicine Hempstead, N.Y.

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Program   New York, N.Y.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine   New York, N.Y.

New York Medical College   Valhalla, N.Y.

New York University School of Medicine   New York, N.Y.

SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine   Buffalo, N.Y.

SUNY at Stony Brook Health Sciences Center   Stony Brook, N.Y.

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine   Brooklyn, N.Y.

SUNY Upstate Medical University   Syracuse, N.Y.

University of Rochester School of Medicine   Rochester, N.Y.

North Carolina

Wake Forest School of Medicine   Winston-Salem, N.C.

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University   Greenville, N.C.

Duke University School of Medicine   Durham, N.C.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine   Chapel Hill, N.C.

North Dakota

University of North Dakota School of Medicine   Grand Forks, N.D.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine   Cleveland, Ohio

Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine   Rootstown, Ohio

Ohio State University College of Medicine   Columbus, Ohio

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine   Cincinnati, Ohio

University of Toledo College of Medicine   Toledo, Ohio

Wright State University School of Medicine   Dayton, Ohio

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center   Oklahoma City, Okla.

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine   Portland, Ore.

Pennsylvania

Drexel University College of Medicine   Philadelphia, Pa.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University   Philadelphia, Pa.

Penn State University College of Medicine   Hershey, Pa.

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine   Philadelphia, Pa.

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine   Pittsburgh, Pa.

Temple University School of Medicine   Philadelphia, Pa.

Rhode Island

Brown University School of Medicine   Providence, R.I.

South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina  Charleston, S.C.

University of South Carolina School of Medicine   Columbia, S.C.

South Dakota

University of South Dakota School of Medicine   Vermillion, S.D.

East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine   Johnson City, Tenn.

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine   Nashville, Tenn.

University of Tennessee, Memphis College of Medicine   Memphis, Tenn.

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine   Nashville, Tenn.

Baylor College of Medicine   Houston, Texas

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth/MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Puerto Rico Tri-Institutional Program   Houston, Texas

Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center College of Medicine College   Station, Texas

Texas Tech University School of Medicine   Lubbock, Texas

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston   Galveston, Texas

University of Texas Health San Antonio, Long School of Medicine   San Antonio, Texas

University of Texas, Southwestern Med Center - Dallas   Dallas, Texas

University of Utah School of Medicine   Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Vermont College of Medicine   Burlington, Vt.

Eastern Virginia Medical School   Norfolk, Va.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine   Richmond, Va.

University of Virginia School of Medicine   Charlottesville, Va.

University of Washington School of Medicine   Seattle, Wash.

West Virginia

Marshall University School of Medicine   Huntington, W.Va.

West Virginia University School of Medicine   Morgantown, W.Va.

Medical College of Wisconsin   Milwaukee, Wisc.

University of Wisconsin Medical School   Madison, Wisc.

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• Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings From U.S. News

Via  Maryland Today

Dozens of Specialties Placed in Top 25 Nationwide

Scores of University of Maryland programs earned accolades in  U.S. News & World Report ’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools lists released today, with 56 top-25 rankings in overall and specialty categories.

Combined with the previous university-wide and 14 undergraduate program rankings in  U.S. News ’  2022 Best Colleges , UMD now has 74 schools, colleges, programs and specialties on the publication’s top 25 lists, which are widely used by prospective students when considering where to apply to school. 

The magazine each year ranks graduate programs in education, engineering, business (MBA), law, medicine and nursing, along with a rotating selection of specialty schools and programs. 

This year’s group also included social work; doctoral program rankings in economics, psychology, math, statistics, biological sciences, computer science, chemistry and earth sciences; and a first-ever ranking of doctoral programs in biostatistics. Rankings in public affairs and public health schools and programs were updated as well. 

In terms of overall placement, the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ part-time MBA was No. 25; the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) was No. 17 for computer science and No. 18 for physics; and the A. James Clark School of Engineering was No. 21 for graduate engineering.

For specific programs, the highlights this year include:

• The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ economics program at No. 22;
• The School of Public Health’s public health program at No. 19;
• The Smith School’s information systems program at No. 8 and supply chain and logistics at No. 22;
• CMNS’ artificial intelligence program at No. 13, programming language at No. 15, computer science systems at No. 21, computer science theory at No. 20, applied mathematics at No. 14, mathematical analysis at No. 22, atomic/molecular/optical physics at No. 7, elementary particles/field/string theory at No. 15, condensed matter physics at No. 10, quantum physics at No. 8 and geochemistry at No. 17;
• The College of Education’s counseling and personnel services program at No. 1, curriculum and instruction at No. 20, education policy at No. 19, education psychology at No. 7, higher education administration at No. 12, secondary teacher education at No. 18, special education at No. 14, elementary education at No. 18, and education administration and supervision at No. 24;
• The Clark School’s aerospace engineering program at No. 15, computer engineering at No. 15, electrical/electronic/communication engineering at No. 19, mechanical engineering at No. 19 and materials engineering at No. 22; and
• The School of Public Policy’s homeland/national security program at No. 3 and public finance and budgeting at No. 12.

Since  U.S. News  doesn’t rank all graduate programs annually, other current honors for UMD from previous editions include:

• The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ veterinary medicine program at No. 17 in 2020;
• The College of Arts and Humanities’ American Literature before 1865 program at No. 12 in 2022;
• The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ audiology program at No. 10 in 2021, criminology at No. 1 in 2022, sociology at No. 24 in 2022, sociology of population at No. 14 in 2022, and speech-language pathology at No. 16 in 2021;
• The Smith School was ranked No. 12 overall for online MBA programs in 2022, in addition to the online MBA business analytics program at No. 6, finance at No. 4, general management at No. 6, and marketing at No. 1;
• The College of Information Studies was ranked overall No. 4 in 2022, in addition to archives and preservation at No. 6, information systems at No. 5, school library media at No. 5, services for children and youth at No. 2, and digital librarianship at No. 8; and
• The Clark School was overall No. 12 for online graduate engineering programs in 2022, with online electrical engineering at No. 15 and online industrial engineering at No. 14.

The rankings are based on statistical surveys of more than 2,150 programs and reputation surveys sent to more than 23,200 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2021 and early 2022.

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Top MD PhD Programs in the U.S.

Want to earn an MD-PhD degree from a top-ranked university? To find the right school or university for your academic interests, you’ll need to consider the education costs, academic programs, financial aid and a number of other factors in all of the schools you’re considering.

To help you, we have compiled a list of the best medical colleges and schools in the USA. Combined MD-PhD degree programs provide students the opportunity to earn both the MD and the Ph.D. in areas pertinent to medicine.

Start the search for your future education right away! Below is a list of medical schools that offering a combined MD-PhD degree program, with tuition fees, contact info, and links to their websites. Good Luck!!

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Harvard/M.I.T MD-PhD Program, Harvard Medical School

The Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program at Harvard Medical School (HMS) provides medical education combined with research training in laboratories at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The overall mission is to train the next generation of premier physician-scientists, with representation across a rich diversity of clinical disciplines and research areas from basic and translational sciences to bioengineering to the social sciences. Sponsored primarily by the National Institutes of Health through its Medical Scientist Training Program, the program provides fellowship support for selected and highly qualified students who have elected to pursue both the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees.

The MD-PhD Program seeks to provide entering students with a thorough and up-to-date medical education combined with research training in laboratories of premier investigators at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This class is specially designed to introduce the entering MD-PhD students to current disease-oriented research problems and to develop their critical thinking skills.

Ranking : 1st Tuition Fees Approximately : $28,110/year Contact Information : 617.432.0991, Fax: 617.432.2791, [email protected] Official Website : https://www.hms.harvard.edu/md_phd/

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at UT Southwestern Medical Center trains the next generation of leaders in academic medicine by offering a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree. Each year we enroll approximately 10 outstanding students from around the world who have substantive experience in laboratory research and a strong desire to pursue a research career related to medicine. A highly integrated program, a dedicated and collegial faculty, and an unusually intense hands-on clinical experience await the prepared student.

UT South-western’s MSTP recognizes the special niche the M.D./Ph.D. scientist occupies by providing a rigorous but supportive program of clinical and research training. During clinical training, M.D./Ph.D. students master clinical skills and develop the same compassion and commitment as all UT Southwestern medical students.

Ranking : 2nd Tuition Fees Approximately : $19,091 (in-state) and $32,191 (out-of-state). Contact Information : 214-648-3111 Official Website : https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/academics/combined-degrees/mstp/

Dartmouth University, Geisel School of Medicine

The MD-PhD program at Dartmouth combines systematic and rigorous research preparation for the Ph.D. degree with the full MD curriculum. The MD-PhD Program is unique in that it encompasses the entire campus and thus offers our students doctoral programs in a wide variety of disciplines. The training provided to the MD-PhD student is unique as it provides for developing basic science analytical skills coupled with the acquisition of highly diagnostic clinical skills.

The MD-PhD program at the Geisel School of Medicine offers opportunities that are both challenging and rewarding for students who are committed and motivated. Dartmouth financially and academically provides the support and guidance needed by students pursuing the MD-PhD degrees. The program is organized to permit students to achieve the full potential of both degrees in an efficient and effective manner while also developing an understanding of the healthcare system as a whole.

Ranking : 3rd Tuition Fees Approximately : $63,080 Contact Information : (603) 653-9958 Official Website : http://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/mdphd/

Duke University School of Medicine

The Duke Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at the Duke University School of Medicine trains highly qualified students as physician-scientists. Duke’s Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program seeks to prepare a diverse student body to pursue a spectrum of medical career options in order to become physician leaders who can advance biomedical research and improve local, national, and global health. The program, which leads to both the MD and Ph.D. degrees and typically takes seven to eight years for completion, combines graduate education in a basic biomedical science with the full clinical curriculum of the School of Medicine.

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/ Ph.D.) and the Primary Care Leadership Track are both programs that must be applied to during the initial School of Medicine Admissions process. The Duke Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), trains highly qualified students as physician-scientists, equipping them for solving problems in human disease using the approaches and techniques of the basic biomedical and social sciences.

Ranking : 4th Tuition Fees Approximately : $57,100 Contact Information : 919.684.2985, [email protected] Official Website : https://medschool.duke.edu/education/degree-programs-and-admissions/doctor-medicine-md-program

John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Approximately 10 percent of students at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine pursue a combined M.D.-Ph.D. degree, which offers unrivaled preparation for careers in academic medicine, government or private research. This six- to the eight-year course of study offers extraordinary flexibility and can be individualized in numerous ways depending on the student’s goals and interests. Ph.D. programs in other divisions of the University, such as The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (including Health Policy & Management, Bioethics, Health Communication, Epidemiology, and International Health to name a few) are also open to MD-PhD students.

In a word, the MD-PhD curriculum at Johns Hopkins is flexible. Most students decide to do the first two years of medical school then begin graduate school and finish the last two years of their medical training after completing their thesis work. However, students who want more first-hand experience in clinical medicine before beginning graduate work can elect to complete three years of medical school, followed by their graduate training, and then the last year the medical school. All eligible applicants who are admitted to the MD-PhD Program are considered for funding under the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program Award. Approximately 10-12 MD-PhD students matriculate each year and receive the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) award.

Ranking : 5th Tuition Fees Approximately : $51,900 Contact Information : 410-955-8008, [email protected] Official Website : http://mdphd.johnshopkins.edu

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Mayo Graduate School) is one of the schools of higher education within the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. The school offers world-class graduate education leading to Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. degrees, as well as master’s degree programs for Mayo Clinic residents and fellows. Their Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. candidates have access to more than 200 faculty members, providing opportunities for close collaboration with internationally recognized researchers.

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is an M.D.-Ph.D. program offered by Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. MSTP is an M.D.-Ph.D. training program that prepares students to translate scientific discoveries into applications that improve patient care. Through the MSTP, you become a highly skilled physician-scientists engaged in leading advances in science and clinical practice.

Ranking : 6th Tuition Fees Approximately : $31,000 Contact Information : [email protected], [email protected] Official Website : https://www.mayo.edu/mayo-clinic-graduate-school-of-biomedical-sciences

University of Florida College of Medicine

The MD-PhD Program at the University of Florida has been training clinician-scientists continuously for over 30 years through intramural funding. The MD-PhD program trains clinician-scientists for a career in academic medicine with the full expectation that our MD-PhD students will become future leaders at academic medical centers worldwide. Three to four years are usually required to undertake and complete a Ph.D. program. Thus, MD-PhD students typically require seven to eight years to obtain their combined degree. The goal of the MD-PhD Training Program is to enable scholars to obtain the best training in their intended research areas while working closely with an outstanding faculty.

The MD-PhD Training Program offers a full stipend scholarship and tuition waiver for up to 4-8 new students each year for the entire period of their training. During the graduate portion of the training, MD-PhD students are appointed as Graduate Research Assistants and receive tuition remission and a stipend ($28,277/year) which may be funded by the mentor’s research grant, an NIH training grant, or other institutional funds. MD-PhD students are eligible for free graduate student health insurance during their Ph.D. training.

Ranking : 7th Tuition Fees Approximately : $32,744 Contact Information : 352.273.8926, Fax: 352.846.3446, [email protected] Official Website : https://mdphd.med.ufl.edu

The University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

The Penn State College of Medicine Medical Scientist Training Program is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, awarded to the top MD/ Ph.D. programs in the country. Through the MD/ Ph.D. Medical Scientist Training Program at Penn State College of Medicine, you’ll gain the tools and training you need to become a successful physician-scientist. You’ll experience the breadth of clinical science while designing experiments and conducting biomedical research with modern technology. The program, typically completed in eight years, will prepare you for a successful career in medical research, academic medicine, or a related field.

The Perelman School of Medicine and the Penn Medical Scientist Training Program seek students from diverse backgrounds. MD-PhD dual-degree programs are intended for students with a passion for research who wishes to work as physician-scientists within the field of medicine.  Following approximately eight years of training, the student may go on to medical school faculty positions, while others choose to work in industry or as full-time researchers at institutions such as the NIH or the Wistar Institute.

Ranking : 8th Tuition Fees Approximately : $55,928 Contact Information : 717-531-8521 Official Website : http://www.med.upenn.edu/mstp/

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California offers students pursuing medical and biomedical graduate degrees a dynamic and diverse learning environment on the USC Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles. The Keck School of Medicine’s MD-PhD Program is a fully funded joint program of the University of Southern California (USC) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The program is designed for individuals who aspire to a career in academic medicine or a leadership role in the biomedical industry. The MD-PhD Program provides for the development of research expertise and academic excellence while fulfilling the requirements for a Ph.D. degree in a variety of subject areas.

The mission of the program is to train a qualified and diverse group of students to become the next generation of physician-scientists that are enabled to make important breakthroughs in medical science. This program integrates the medical school curriculum with graduate curricula in the basic sciences, to provide a unified course of study leading to both the MD and Ph.D. degrees. MD/ Ph.D. candidates have the option of pursuing a laboratory experience before beginning the Year I medical curriculum through a laboratory rotation at either USC or the California Institute of Technology.

Ranking : 9th Tuition Fees Approximately : $61,428 Contact Information : (323) 442-1100 Official Website : https://keck.usc.edu/md-phd-program/

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine has been awarding combined MD and Ph.D. degrees since 1975. The VCU MD-PhD program is a medium-sized program, admitting six to eight people on average each year. Full medical school and graduate school tuition is provided by the VCU MD-PhD program and Ph.D. dissertation adviser. The MD-PhD program at VCU prepares students for careers that encompass aspects of both patient care and scientific discovery. Graduates become physician-scientists who advance the medical field through direct patient care and innovative research.

The VCU MD-PhD Program encourages students with disabilities, underrepresented minorities, and students who are disadvantaged to apply. Students will receive a minimum annual stipend of $31,265 each year for all years enrolled in the program. Each student receives an additional $1,000 added to their stipend after passing their Ph.D. candidacy exams. To be considered for the VCU MD-PhD Program, prospective students must apply to the medical school through the American Medical College Application Service.

Ranking : 10th Tuition Fees Approximately : $23,016 per year Contact Information : (804) 828-0673, Fax: (804) 827-1469 Official Website : https://mdphd.vcu.edu

Yale University School of Medicine

The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in the US. The MD-PhD Program at Yale University was established in 1969 and graduated its first students in 1973. They welcome students who are ready to accept the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards of preparing for careers that make a positive impact on human health and well-being. A special feature of their Program is the requirement that at the end of the second year in the Program, all students participate in 6 months of clinical rotations prior to entering the Ph.D. phase of their training, usually in January of their 3rd year.

The MD/ Ph.D. Program at Yale encourages individuals with disabilities or who may be from an economically, socially, culturally or educationally disadvantaged background to apply to our Program. All students in Yale’s MD-PhD Program are supported fully with a stipend, tuition and basic health coverage for the duration of training.

Ranking : 11th Tuition Fees Approximately : $86,647 Contact Information : [email protected], 203.785.4403/5422 Official Website : https://medicine.yale.edu/mdphd/

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19 Maryland Graduate Schools Make U.S. News 2023-24 Ranking

Johns hopkins university had two of the best graduate schools in the country, said u.s. news and world report. see the full maryland list..

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MARYLAND — Nineteen colleges in Maryland were ranked among the Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report, which released its annual rankings Tuesday.

The rankings, intended as a guide for prospective graduate students, evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, health, nursing, public affairs and science.

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore was ranked No. 2 in the U.S. among best nursing schools for master’s degrees, and it was No. 1 among nursing schools for doctorate level programs.

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The rankings for medical schools and law schools will be released at a later date.

This year, the rankings are weighed more for academic quality than for reputation to give prospective students a better idea how well they’ll be prepared for their chosen professions.

“Students face tough choices when it comes to the value of their graduate education — especially as many invest a lot of time and money in their schooling,” LaMont Jones, senior editor of education at U.S. News, said in a news release. “This year, our rankings prioritize output measures of academic quality — allowing students to gauge how well an institution succeeds in its mission of preparing its graduates for professional life.”

In Maryland, the following grad schools were recognized:

Business (Full-Time):

• No. 42 University of Maryland-College Park
• No. 124 Loyola University Maryland
• No. 135-149 Morgan State University
• No. 13 Johns Hopkins University
• No. 27 University of Maryland-College Park
• No. 153 Salisbury University
• No. 170 Towson University
• No. 225 Bowie State University
• No. 226 Frostburg State University

Engineering:

• No. 14 Johns Hopkins University
• No. 19 University of Maryland-College Park
• No. 104 University of Maryland-Baltimore County
• No. 152 Morgan State University

Nursing DNP:

• No. 1 Johns Hopkins University
• No. 15 University of Maryland-Baltimore
• No. 23 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Nursing (Masters):

• No. 2 Johns Hopkins University
• No. 25 University of Maryland-Baltimore
• No. 167-184 Frostburg State University

See the full rankings via U.S. News, for part-time MBA rankings and for disciplines in health, public affairs and sciences.

Among highlights from the rankings:

The University of Chicago’s Booth school of Business was the top full-time MBA school, followed by Northwestern University’s Kellogg School and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.

Teachers College at Columbia University and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tied as the No. 1 graduates schools for education, and three schools tied for No. 3: Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology was ranked as the best engineering school, followed by Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley.

Emory University moved into the No. 1 spot for best nursing schools for master’s degrees, followed by Johns Hopkins University at No. 2 and University of Pennsylvania at No. 3.

Johns Hopkins University remains at No. 1 among nursing schools for doctorate level programs, followed by Columbia University, Duke University, Rush University and the University of Washington all tied for No. 2.

New this year are five master’s degree-level rankings in the following public health specialties: biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral sciences, as well as an inaugural ranking in the Ph.D. physics specialty called physics of living systems.

The rankings also include master’s programs in health care management, physician assistant, rehabilitation counseling and veterinary medicine.

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UMSON Rises in All Ranking Categories in Latest ‘U.S. News’ Best Graduate Schools

Baltimore, Md. – Continuing its mission of shaping the nursing profession and the health care environment by developing leaders in education, research, and practice, the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) has once again ranked in the top 10 across the board for public schools of nursing – and moved up in all six categories in which the school is ranked – in the newly released 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report ’s “ America’s Best Graduate Schools ,” out of 651 accredited nursing school surveyed.

Both UMSON’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs climbed in the rankings among all schools surveyed, DNP tied at No. 8 (up from No. 15 last year) and MSN at No. 20 overall (up from 25 last year) . Among public schools of nursing, the DNP program is tied at No. 4 and the MSN is ranked No. 9.

Two UMSON specialties lead the way in the rankings, both ranked No. 1 (tied) nationwide among public schools of nursing: •    the DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner specialty, tied at No. 4  among all ranked schools •    The MSN Health Services Leadership and Management specialty, No. 2 among all ranked schools.

UMSON is also ranked in the top 10 among public schools of nursing for its: •     Family Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice specialty (No. 3) •     DNP Nurse Anesthesia specialty (No. 7, tied)

“It is gratifying to continue to be recognized nationally for our Doctor of Nursing Practice program and our Master of Science in Nursing program,” said Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, NNP, FNAP, FAAN, the Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing. “The School of Nursing plays a vital role in our collective efforts in Maryland and nationally to increase the number of nurses with advanced education, particularly at the doctoral level. It is essential that we have nurses who are well prepared to meet the changing needs of patients, their families, and our communities at a time when we face increasing complexity in our health care system, growing diversity in our population, and persistent gaps in access to needed care.”

The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on a variety of indicators, including student selectivity and program size, faculty resources, and research activity, and on survey data from deans of schools of nursing that are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. In fall 2023 and early 2024, U.S. News surveyed 651 nursing schools with master’s or doctoral programs. In total, 292 nursing programs responded to the survey. Of those, 216 provided enough data to be included in the rankings of nursing master’s programs and 188 provided enough data to be eligible for inclusion in the ranking of DNP programs. Many institutions were ranked in both, using overlapping data.

The University of Maryland School of Nursing, founded in 1889, is one of the oldest and largest nursing schools in the nation and is ranked among the top nursing schools nationwide. Enrolling nearly 2,000 students in its baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs, the School develops leaders who shape the profession of nursing and impact the health care environment.

What Premed Students Should Know About Emerging Fields of Medical Research

Aspiring physician-scientists should bone up on areas such as gene editing, nanotechnology and regenerative medicine.

Premeds and Emerging Medical Research

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If you find a field that interests you, don't hesitate to join a like-minded laboratory while training.

Premedical students aspiring to become physician-scientists will be tasked with navigating emerging fields in research and translating exciting discoveries into the clinical realm. Understanding the latest trends and breakthroughs in biomedical science is paramount for those hoping to bridge the gap between such cutting-edge research and clinical practice – a career goal for many aspiring physician-scientists.

What are these emerging fields, what should aspiring physician-scientists – including those applying to combined M.D.-Ph.D. programs – know about getting involved in these fields, and are there any pitfalls? 

This is an extraordinarily exciting time in scientific research, with recent breakthroughs in diverse fields such as gene editing, immunotherapies, nanotechnology, precision medicine, machine learning and regenerative medicine. Highlights run the gamut of the biomedical spectrum, including evolutionary genomics, novel neurotechnology, advances in cardiovascular imaging, cell-based therapies and therapeutic manipulation of the microbiome, to name a few.

Aspiring physician-scientists will undoubtedly be tempted to ride this wave of exciting discoveries and join laboratories moving the needle in these fields, many of which are still in their infancy. 

Premed students should be aware of these emerging fields, as these advances are expected to contribute increasingly to health care throughout the coming decades and will undoubtedly remain important for the duration of a lengthy career in medicine .

These fields are likely to hold long-term career opportunities for students interested in biomedical research. They also represent opportunities to contribute to innovation, be involved in groundbreaking discoveries and help shape the future of science and medicine.

Many emerging fields are exciting in part due to new or newly appreciated applications to clinical practice, with direct implications for patient care . By understanding these emerging fields, premed students will remain informed and up to date regarding novel treatment paradigms, new diagnostic tools and different preventive strategies that could benefit their future patients. 

Students’ research interests often evolve during undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education. Many fascinating fields of biomedical science are neither new nor well known, and they deserve serious consideration. You will have multiple opportunities to change fields should your interests diverge at any point, so you should not feel locked in to the discipline of your first research experience.

However, if you do have a genuine intellectual interest in a popular scientific field at an early phase of training, don’t hesitate to join such a like-minded laboratory. 

Finding a Laboratory in Emerging Research Fields

If you are a premed student interested in an exciting field like cancer immunotherapy, genomics, AI-enabled precision medicine , etc., you may struggle to understand which laboratories would be appropriate and rewarding to join and a good fit for your career goals.

To start, assess the research landscape at your home institution through departmental web pages and note which faculty in your field of interest are involved in active research projects. Get in touch with a few faculty members and discuss the possibility of joining their laboratory.

As you learn about their research projects, you can also ask if they know of other labs in the same field that may also be of interest. Often, research faculty themselves are the best resource for understanding the current research landscape of the university, as departmental web pages and related resources can be out of date. 

Departmental administrators or undergraduate research coordinators may also be quite helpful in finding a lab in a specific area that would be a good fit for an undergraduate student. If you read a lay press article – especially from a local publication – about an area of exciting, “hot” science, pay attention to which studies and researchers they reference or quote. These investigators are often leading voices in the field. 

Use PubMed to find the latest work in a field or by a specific investigator. Explore the "trending articles" section to see which articles have had recent activity – a sign of a field gaining broad interest. If you find investigators doing work that is particularly interesting to you, use the "saved searches" function to get updates about their work directly in your email inbox. 

Appreciate that emerging fields are often a result of novel collaboration across disparate disciplines such as distinct subfields in biology and medicine, biomedical engineering or computer science .

Application of a known technology to a new field can also yield exciting advancements. A recent example is cryo-EM-mediated determination of complex structures, such as ligand-bound receptors, which could not previously be accurately determined.

Look for labs that are working in an interdisciplinary manner to tackle an important question in medicine or biology, and you are likely to find stimulating research in an important emerging field. 

Pitfalls to Avoid

Avoid presuming that only well-known fields with significant popularity and press attention are the only interesting domains of scientific research. The biggest discoveries often come from unpredictable places, and their genesis can be traced to less well-known fields.

Recent high-profile examples include prokaryotic genomics that spawned CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing, and nucleoside modifications that advanced mRNA vaccines. This is characteristic of biomedical research and should lead you to explore various fields and meet with a variety of investigators to find the field, research and lab that most interest you. 

A few exceedingly popular fields – such as microbiome research, cancer immunotherapy , etc. – run the risk of becoming oversaturated, with many excellent investigators trying to solve similar problems. These fields can thus become quite competitive, with several associated challenges.

If you do join a competitive field, look for opportunities to do novel work that can separate your project from the rest of the crowd. A good strategy when selecting a laboratory is to assess which researchers are pushing the boundaries in these fields and are looking to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches, as they are more likely to be working in their own lane, away from other investigators. Use the same approach when selecting a project within your lab.

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University of Maryland Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings From U.S. News

Dozens of Specialties Placed in Top 25 Nationwide

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Scores of University of Maryland programs earned accolades in U.S. News & World Report ’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools lists released today, with 56 top-25 rankings in overall and specialty categories.

Combined with the previous university-wide and 14 undergraduate program rankings in U.S. News ’ 2022 Best Colleges , UMD now has 74 schools, colleges, programs and specialties on the publication’s top 25 lists, which are widely used by prospective students when considering where to apply to school.

The magazine each year ranks graduate programs in education, engineering, business (MBA), law, medicine and nursing, along with a rotating selection of specialty schools and programs.

This year’s group also included social work; doctoral program rankings in economics, psychology, math, statistics, biological sciences, computer science, chemistry and earth sciences; and a first-ever ranking of doctoral programs in biostatistics. Rankings in public affairs and public health schools and programs were updated as well.

In terms of overall placement, the School of Public Health ranked No. 19; the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ part-time MBA was No. 25; the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) was No. 17 for computer science and No. 18 for physics; and the A. James Clark School of Engineering was No. 21 for graduate engineering.

For specific programs, the highlights this year include:

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ (BSOS) economics program at No. 22;

The Smith School’s information systems program at No. 8 and supply chain and logistics at No. 22;

CMNS’ artificial intelligence program at No. 13, programming language at No. 15, computer science systems at No. 21, computer science theory at No. 20, applied mathematics at No. 14, mathematical analysis at No. 22, atomic/molecular/optical physics at No. 7, elementary particles/field/string theory at No. 15, condensed matter physics at No. 10, quantum physics at No. 8 and geochemistry at No. 17;

The College of Education’s counseling and personnel services program —a joint program with BSOS’ Department of Psychology—at No. 1, curriculum and instruction at No. 20, education policy at No. 19, education psychology at No. 7, higher education administration at No. 12, secondary teacher education at No. 18, special education at No. 14, elementary education at No. 18, and education administration and supervision at No. 24;

The Clark School’s aerospace engineering program at No. 15, computer engineering at No. 15, electrical/electronic/communication engineering at No. 19, mechanical engineering at No. 19 and materials engineering at No. 22; and

The School of Public Policy’s homeland/national security program at No. 3 and public finance and budgeting at No. 12.

Since U.S. News doesn’t rank all graduate programs annually, other current honors for UMD from previous editions include:

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ veterinary medicine program at No. 17 in 2020;

The College of Arts and Humanities’ American Literature before 1865 program at No. 12 in 2022;

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ audiology program at No. 10 in 2021, criminology at No. 1 in 2022, sociology at No. 24 in 2022, sociology of population at No. 14 in 2022, and speech-language pathology at No. 16 in 2021;

The Smith School was ranked No. 12 overall for online MBA programs in 2022, in addition to the online MBA business analytics program at No. 6, finance at No. 4, general management at No. 6, and marketing at No. 1;

The College of Information Studies was ranked overall No. 4 in 2022, in addition to archives and preservation at No. 6, information systems at No. 5, school library media at No. 5, services for children and youth at No. 2, and digital librarianship at No. 8; and

The Clark School was overall No. 12 for online graduate engineering programs in 2022, with online electrical engineering at No. 15 and online industrial engineering at No. 14.

The rankings are based on statistical surveys of more than 2,150 programs and reputation surveys sent to more than 23,200 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2021 and early 2022.

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Doisy College of Health Sciences Programs Ranked in 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School Rankings

Saint Louis University’s Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) is proud to share the rankings of its graduate programs. Two of the college’s graduate programs are among the top 10% in the nation according to the latest edition of the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate School Rankings.  

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is ranked No. 26 among the 245 doctoral programs in physical therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The program moved up 8 spots from its previous ranking of 34. The program in physical therapy at Saint Louis University is the second highest-ranked program in Missouri.     The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is ranked No. 27 out of 263 programs accredited by the Accreditation of the Council for Occupational Therapy Education. The program moved up 15 spots from its previous ranking of 42. The program in occupational therapy at Saint Louis University ranks among the top 3 programs in Missouri.    The Master of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences program is ranked No. 78 out of 280 programs accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. The program in speech, language, and hearing sciences at Saint Louis University is the second highest ranked program in Missouri.    Saint Louis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, and Master of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences programs offer three paths of entry into the program including transferring into the program as an undergraduate, admission as a post-baccalaureate, and freshman entry. The early assurance programs, or freshman entry, provide accelerated pathways to employment. The undergraduate transfer and post-baccalaureate pathways provide additional entry points for students interested in these professional careers that are among the fastest growing occupations in the healthcare economy. Students from SLU’s physical therapy and occupational therapy programs are also provided with unique opportunities to study at Saint Louis University’s Madrid Campus during their programs of study. In addition to high pass rates on national certification exams and high employment rates after graduation, graduates of these programs practice in a range of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, collegiate and professional sports, primary and secondary schools, and private practice.     Saint Louis University programs provide a curriculum rooted in Jesuit ideals, such as Cura Personalis, and a firm commitment to serving the local community and the most vulnerable members of society. Guided by experienced faculty and staff who are experts in their fields and committed to student success, Doisy College of Health Sciences students emerge from these programs as leaders ready to make a significant impact on improving health outcomes of their communities through evidence-based practice.       Bernard Rousseau, PhD, MMHC, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, professor and dean of the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University is proud to see the work of faculty, staff, students and alumni recognized by the U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings.    “The U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings are one of the most visible external validations of the outstanding programs we offer in the Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University. Our faculty, staff, and clinical preceptors prepare our graduates to emerge from our programs as compassionate health care leaders that provide evidence-based solutions and patient centered care,” Rousseau said. “Our graduates are committed to caring for the whole individual and improving health in their local communities through increased access to services that promote full-life participation.” 

About SLU’s Edward and Margaret Doisy College of Health Sciences:

The Doisy College of Health Sciences has provided students with the tools and education to become well-prepared healthcare professionals since 1929. The Doisy College of Health Sciences offers healthcare education at the baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and professional levels in a variety of health-related fields.

About Saint Louis University:

Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution that values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Founded in 1818, the University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,000 students on two campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Building on a legacy of more than 200 years, Saint Louis University continues to move forward with an unwavering commitment to a higher purpose, a greater good.

5 Baltimore County High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 ‘Best’ Ranking

B ALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Five Baltimore County public high schools were among Maryland's 25 best in a U.S. News & World Report ranking released Tuesday.

Baltimore County Public Schools also has Maryland's highest-rated high school.

Here are where BCPS said its facilities ranked statewide:

• Eastern Technical High – No. 1 in Maryland, No. 33 nationally in magnet rankings (up from No. 2 in Maryland, No. 42 nationally in magnet rankings in 2023)
• Western Tech – No. 8 in Maryland, No. 80 nationally in magnet rankings (up from No. 11 in Maryland, No. 87 nationally in magnet rankings in 2023)
• Carver Center – No. 13 in Maryland, No. 106 nationally in magnet rankings (up from No. 15 in Maryland, No. 109 nationally in magnet rankings in 2023)
• Towson High – No. 16 in Maryland, No. 117 nationally in magnet rankings (up from No. 29 in Maryland, No. 178 nationally in magnet rankings in 2023)
• Hereford High – No. 21 in Maryland (ranked No. 23 in Maryland in 2023)
• Pikesville High – No. 39 in Maryland (up from No. 112 in Maryland in 2023)
• Catonsville High – No. 53 in Maryland (up from No. 122 in Maryland in 2023)
• Perry Hall High – No. 80 in Maryland (up from No. 148 in Maryland in 2023)
• Sparrows Point High – No. 102 in Maryland (up from No. 159 in Maryland in 2023)
• Franklin High – No. 119 in Maryland (ranked No. 107 in Maryland in 2023)
• Patapsco High – No. 126 in Maryland (up from being unranked in 2023)
• Loch Raven High – No. 134 in Maryland (up from No. 153 in Maryland in 2023)
• Kenwood High — No. 136 in Maryland (up from being unranked in 2023)
• Dulaney High – No. 143 in Maryland (ranked No. 52 in Maryland in 2023)
• Randallstown High – No. 164 in Maryland (up from being unranked in 2023)
• Chesapeake High – No. 170 in Maryland (up from being unranked in 2023)

The rest of the county's high schools were ranked lower and lacked an exact score or weren't ranked at all.

“We are proud, as always, of the achievements of the students and staff of our high schools,” BCPS Superintendent Myriam Rogers said in a press release . “We are especially pleased this year to see so many of our schools rise in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. We celebrate these results while we continue working to ensure that all our students are learning and growing at schools that are the best in Maryland and the nation.”

About 39 percent of Maryland high schools were ranked in the top 25 percent nationwide . That's the fourth-highest ratio in the country behind only Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey.

The top high schools have students who score exceptionally high on math, reading and science assessments. They also have strong performance among under-served students. High school graduation rates and college readiness among graduates are also measured.

The full rankings are posted here .

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UC College of Allied Health programs rise in latest US News and World Report rankings

Significant improvements across various disciplines highlighted in 2024 rankings update.

The University of Cincinnati's College of Allied Health has reason to celebrate as the latest graduate program rankings from the US News and World Report reveal remarkable advancements in several CAHS graduate programs.

The rankings, which are updated about every four years, highlight the college's commitment to excellence and innovation in health care education.

The rankings by U.S. News and World Report are highly regarded because they reflect peer assessments of academic quality, making them one of the most utilized evaluations of academic programs.

New rankings

• No. 30, Audiology graduate program
• No. 38, Speech, language pathology graduate program
• No. 57, Physical therapy graduate program
• No. 79, Occupational therapy graduate program
• No. 120, Social work graduate program

Among the standout achievements is the audiology graduate program, which surged to the 30th spot from its previous ranking of 44. This impressive leap underscores the program's innovative accelerated curriculum, unique experiential learning opportunities and its dedication to academic rigor.

The speech-language pathology graduate program, which remains one of the largest programs in the country, has also seen notable improvement, ascending to the 32nd spot from its previous ranking of 38. This upward trajectory highlights the program's ability to offer flexible program options while maintaining a commitment to excellence in speech and language therapy education. 

Similarly, the physical therapy graduate program has made significant strides, climbing to the 44th position from its previous ranking of 57. This advancement reflects the program's ability to offer a student-friendly eight-term curriculum and use an innovative holistic admissions process while maintaining an unwavering dedication to producing top-tier professionals in the physical therapy arena. 

Our priority is to provide exceptional education and experiential training that prepares our graduates to excel in their respective fields and make meaningful contributions to their profession and community.

Charity Accurso College of Allied Health Sciences dean

In a noteworthy development, the occupational therapy program, previously unranked due to its new status, has entered the rankings at an impressive 79th position. This achievement speaks volumes about the program's rapid growth and its emergence as a significant player in occupational therapy education.

Charity Accurso , PhD, dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences, expressed her pride in the achievements of the college's programs, stating, "These rankings are a testament to the dedication, passion and commitment to excellence of our faculty, staff and students. Our priority is to provide exceptional education and experiential training that prepares our graduates to excel in their respective fields and make meaningful contributions to their profession and community."

UC's College of Allied Health continues to solidify its position as a leader in health care education, with its programs garnering national recognition for their excellence and impact.

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Alex Lewis lost her 82-year-old grandfather to Covid-19 just five weeks before her dream school showed up on the front steps of Roger Bacon High School to tell the senior that she has been admitted to the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing as part of a touching Decision Day surprise effort this year.

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Drs. Arora and Pham Graduate from Leadership in Academic Medicine Program’s (LAMP) First Interdisciplinary Cohort

May 16, 2024

By Bradley Olson

We are pleased to announce the graduation of Hans Arora, MD, PhD , and Minh Nguyen Pham, MD , from the inaugural interdisciplinary Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) 2023-2024 cohort .

Initially selected to participate in LAMP back in October 2023, Drs. Arora and Pham have spent the last eight months with the UNC School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development in a program designed to build a sense of community, purpose, and confidence while honing essential skills for success in academic medicine.

The LAMP program provides a comprehensive curriculum, spanning critical elements such as career planning, effective communication, time management, financial literacy, and networking. Through twelve engaging sessions featuring esteemed speakers and small group mentorship from experienced faculty, Drs. Arora and Pham delved into topics essential for thriving in their roles as junior faculty members.

Drs. Arora and Pham are joined by a cohort of 21 other UNC School of Medicine faculty members from 14 medical and basic science departments.

Once again, congratulations, Drs. Arora and Pham, on this accomplishment!

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Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset County high school rankings are in: Find out here

The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings are in.

The rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. In total, nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six performance-based factors.

Was your Maryland Lower Shore high school ranked as one of the best in the country? Find out here.

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Where did Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset County schools rank?

BASIS Peoria in Peoria, Ariz., was listed as the highest-ranking school by U.S. News & World Report. Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore was ranked No. 1 in the state of Maryland.

Maryland-based Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset County public high schools each ranked above No. 3,000 in the National Rankings. A total of 210 schools were ranked in Maryland.

Lower Shore high schools' overall rankings, separated by counties, are as follows:

WICOMICO COUNTY:

Mardela Middle and High School , ranked No. 3,385 in National Rankings, No. 66 in Maryland High Schools, and No. 1 in Wicomico County Public Schools High Schools.

James M. Bennett High School ranked No. 5,589 in National Rankings, No. 103 in Maryland High Schools, and No. 2 in Wicomico County Public Schools High Schools.

Parkside High School ranked No. 6,117 in National Rankings, No. 108 in Maryland High Schools and No. 3 in Wicomico County Public Schools High Schools.

Wicomico High School ranked No. 8,526 in National Rankings, No 141 in Maryland High Schools and No. 4 in Wicomico County Public Schools High Schools.

WORCESTER COUNTY:

Snow Hill High School ranked No. 6,042 in National Rankings, No. 107 in Maryland High Schools, and No. 1 in Worcester County Public Schools High Schools.

Stephen Decatur High School ranked No. 6,243 in National Rankings, No. 111 in Maryland High Schools and No. 2 in Worcester County Public Schools High Schools.

Pocomoke High School ranked No. 6,680 in National Rankings, No. 122 in Maryland High Schools, and No. 3 in Worcester County Public Schools High Schools.

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SOMERSET COUNTY:

Crisfield Academy and High School ranked No. 9,672 in National Rankings, No. 150 in Maryland High Schools and No. 13 in Salisbury, Md., Metro Area High Schools.

Washington Academy and High School ranked among Nos. 3,242-17,655 in National Rankings, No. 177-210 in Maryland High Schools, and No. 17-18 in Salisbury, Md., Metro Area High Schools.

What are school rankings based on?

Schools were ranked based on the following methodology, according to U.S. News & World Report :

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• The proportions of 12th graders who took and earned a qualifying score on at least one AP or IB exam. Earning a qualifying score is worth three times more than just taking.
• Aggregated scores on state assessments that students may be required to pass for graduation.
• How aggregated scores on state assessments compare with U.S. News' expectations given the proportions of students who are Black, Hispanic and from low-income households.
• Scores on state assessments aggregated just among students who are Black, Hispanic and from low-income households. These scores are compared with what is typical in the state for non-underserved students, with parity or higher being the goal.
• The proportions of 12th graders who took and earned a qualifying score on AP and IB exams in multiple areas. More exams are valued more than fewer exams up to a maximum of four. Earning a qualifying score on an exam is worth three times more than taking.
• The proportion of entering ninth graders who graduated four academic years later.

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Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at  [email protected] .

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Harvard again tops a global ranking of universities.

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For the 13th year in a row, Harvard tops the rankings of global universities compiled by the Center ... [+] for World University Rankings. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

For the 13th year in a row, Harvard University has been ranked as the world’s leading university by the Center for World University Rankings . Now in its thirteenth year of providing such rankings, the 2024 CWUR lists the top 2000 universities out of 20,966 institutions evaluated across the globe.

This year, the global top-10 was as follows:

1. Harvard University

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3. Stanford University

4. University of Cambridge

5. University of Oxford

6. Princeton University

7. Columbia University

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8. University of Pennsylvania

9. Yale University

10. California Institute of Technology

This marks the sixth year in a row that Harvard, MIT and Stanford have taken the first three spots in that order. In CWUR’s 2018-19 rankings, Harvard ranked first, with Stanford taking second and MIT in third place.

Of the top ten universities for 2024, eight were in the U.S. the other two were British institutions — the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.

Rounding out the top-25 universities were:

11.University of Chicago

12.University of California, Berkeley

13.University of Tokyo

14.Cornell University

15.Northwestern University

16.University of Michigan

17.University of California, Los Angeles

18.Johns Hopkins University

19.PSL University (France)

20.University College London

21.Duke University

22.University of Illinois

23.University of Tornoto

24.New York University

25.University of Washington

Methodology

CWUR evaluates universities on these four factors:

Education is based on the academic success of a university’s alumni, measured relative to the university's size (25%)

Employability is determined by the professional success of a university’s alumni, measured relative to the university's size (25%)

Faculty is measured by the number of faculty members earning top academic distinctions (10%)

Research is based on a composite of four indicators:

i) Research Output — the total number of research papers (10%);

ii) High-Quality Publications — the number of research papers appearing in top-tier journals (10%);

iii) Influence — the number of research papers appearing in highly-influential journals (10%);

iv) Citations — the number of highly-cited research papers (10%).

National Comparisons

The U.S. had the most universities in the top 2000 with 329; 19 of the top 25 universities were in the U.S., and all eight of the institutions in the Ivy League placed in the top 70. China had 324 institutions in the top 2000, and Japan had 110 top-2000 institutions.

There were 92 institutions in the United Kingdom among the top 2000 schools, led by the University of Cambridge, which was judged to be the top public university in the world for the 11th year in a row. France had 73 representatives in the top 2000, while Russia had 46 institutions.

The news comes at a good time for U.S. universities, which have recently been rocked by charges of antisemitism and Islamophobia, prolonged campus demonstrations over the war in Gaza, enrollment declines, and waning public confidence.

Because of a methodology that relies on quantitative indictors and that emphasizes research, CWUR’s rankings may be less subject to shifts in opinions about reputation sampled in other ranking systems. In addition, the numbers it calculates have considerable lag built into them so even those factors that might reflect public opinion, like graduates’ employability, are unlikely to reflect current attitudes.

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U.S. News Ranks Fairfield Dolan Among Best in U.S. for Graduate Programs

Dolan School of Business’ Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing programs were ranked in the top 25 Nationally ; Accounting, and Business Analytics programs ranked #1 in the state , and Marketing and Finance ranked #2 only after Yale.

These rankings are a testament of the successes of faculty, staff, and students in the program to be on an upward trajectory, prioritize current learning, and be motivated to be well-positioned for relevant jobs in the marketplace

— Senior Associate Dean of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, Anca Micu, PhD

Fairfield Dolan’s Accounting program rose 10 spots to #16 (T), once again in the Top 20 in the U.S. Fairfield Dolan’s Marketing program was also ranked in the Top 20 at #17 (T). Business Analytics (T) and Finance programs were both ranked #25 in the nation. Continuing the upward trend, Fairfield Dolan’s Part-Time MBA program rose 23 spots to #53 (T).

Amidst these impressive rankings, the sentiment is best captured by the senior associate dean of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, Anca Micu, PhD, who shared,” It is exhilarating to see the Dolan MBA so close to the top 50 programs in the country,” said Micu.  

Adding to Fairfield Dolan's impressive rankings are the following recognitions in the 2024-2025 Best Graduate Business Specialty Programs: 

• Accounting #16, nationally, tied with Arizona State (W.P. Carey) and Seattle (Albers)
• Marketing #17, nationally, tied with Dartmouth (Tuck), Indiana (Kelley) and St. Joseph (Haub)
• Business Analytics #25, nationally, tied with Northwestern (Kellogg), University of Texas at Dallas (Jindal), Scranton (Kania), and Rockhurst University (Helzberg)
• Finance #25, nationally

Fairfield Dolan's notable rankings affirm its place among the best, through demonstrating continuous growth and success of its programs and community.

“These rankings are a testament of the successes of faculty, staff, and students in the program to be on an upward trajectory, prioritize current learning, and be motivated to be well-positioned for relevant jobs in the marketplace,” said Micu.

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