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angela
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Doc Frick
Career Coach and Mentor
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HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Harvard Medical School has been the school of “firsts” since the 18th Century. As one of the top medical schools in the US, Harvard Medical School has imprinted itself on the world of science and healthcare advancement, making it one of the most desirable medical schools in which to get admitted. With high admission standards and low acceptance rates, Harvard requires you to submit a top-notch application.
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The University of Pennsylvania is the oldest school in the United States, so the fact that the Perelman School of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the country is no surprise. The school prides itself on creating leaders in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. Some of the most important medical advancements have spawned from Perelman School of Medicine or were developed by a Penn Medicine alumni. These achievements have placed the Perelman School of Medicine in the top three medical schools in the country. Similar to Harvard, Perelman has a low acceptance rate of 3.8%. Perelman accepts fewer than 150 applicants out of the thousands they receive.
GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Grossman School of Medicine has been one of the leaders in research and medicine for over 175 years, making it one of the country’s oldest medical schools. Grossman offers full-tuition scholarships to all current and future students enrolled in the MD program regardless of financial need as long as the student maintains excellent academic standing per NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Due to the tuition-free education, there has been a rise in applications to the Grossman School of Medicine. With an increase in applications, there is also a decrease in acceptance rates. Most recently, the acceptance rate has hovered at approximately 2.1%.
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is one of the most diverse medical schools, in terms of academia, 14% of the entering students in the last admissions cycle had a non-science background. Johns Hopkins looks more at an applicant’s leadership qualities and passion for medicine rather than their educational background. Like Harvard, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine believes anyone can succeed in the field of medicine. Compared to the low acceptance rates at Harvard and Grossman, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has a 6% acceptance rate. While it sounds like your chances of getting accepted into medical school would be better here, Johns Hopkins is just as challenging to get into as the other top medical school in the United States.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford Medical School is one of the top medical schools in the United States, ranking #4 in research and #8 in internal medicine. Like all the other leading medical schools in the country, Stanford Medicine has a low acceptance rate of 1.4%. It is almost as challenging to be accepted here as it is at Grossman School of Medicine, but if you play your cards right, your application will be the one to beat. Before you apply to Stanford Medicine, you must make sure you are eligible. Stanford Medical School does not have requirements; instead, they have recommendations for potential students regarding what they wish to see in an applicant.
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Harvard Medical School has been the school of “firsts” since the 18th Century. As one of the top medical schools in the US, Harvard Medical School has imprinted itself on the world of science and healthcare advancement, making it one of the most desirable medical schools in which to get admitted. With high admission standards and low acceptance rates, Harvard requires you to submit a top-notch application.
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The University of Pennsylvania is the oldest school in the United States, so the fact that the Perelman School of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the country is no surprise. The school prides itself on creating leaders in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. Some of the most important medical advancements have spawned from Perelman School of Medicine or were developed by a Penn Medicine alumni. These achievements have placed the Perelman School of Medicine in the top three medical schools in the country. Similar to Harvard, Perelman has a low acceptance rate of 3.8%. Perelman accepts fewer than 150 applicants out of the thousands they receive.
GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Grossman School of Medicine has been one of the leaders in research and medicine for over 175 years, making it one of the country’s oldest medical schools. Grossman offers full-tuition scholarships to all current and future students enrolled in the MD program regardless of financial need as long as the student maintains excellent academic standing per NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Due to the tuition-free education, there has been a rise in applications to the Grossman School of Medicine. With an increase in applications, there is also a decrease in acceptance rates. Most recently, the acceptance rate has hovered at approximately 2.1%.
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is one of the most diverse medical schools, in terms of academia, 14% of the entering students in the last admissions cycle had a non-science background. Johns Hopkins looks more at an applicant’s leadership qualities and passion for medicine rather than their educational background. Like Harvard, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine believes anyone can succeed in the field of medicine. Compared to the low acceptance rates at Harvard and Grossman, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has a 6% acceptance rate. While it sounds like your chances of getting accepted into medical school would be better here, Johns Hopkins is just as challenging to get into as the other top medical school in the United States.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford Medical School is one of the top medical schools in the United States, ranking #4 in research and #8 in internal medicine. Like all the other leading medical schools in the country, Stanford Medicine has a low acceptance rate of 1.4%. It is almost as challenging to be accepted here as it is at Grossman School of Medicine, but if you play your cards right, your application will be the one to beat. Before you apply to Stanford Medicine, you must make sure you are eligible. Stanford Medical School does not have requirements; instead, they have recommendations for potential students regarding what they wish to see in an applicant.
Michael Cadra
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, physician and dentist
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Michael’s Answer
The very best one is the one that you are accepted to!!! Rankings mean very little as they are often based on research dollars/grant money given to the school. All accredited medical schools in the US and a few in the Caribbean will give a Doctor of Medicine degree qualifying you for a residency program. All physicians before licensing will need to pass the USMLE step 1, 2, and 3. More important is the residency that you decide on following your third year of medical school. You will spend 3-7 years in post-MD residency to qualify for the specialty of your choice.
Best wishes for your journey.
Best wishes for your journey.
Kenneth Oswalt
Anesthesiologist - retired
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Madison, Mississippi
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Kenneth’s Answer
Caroline's response is spot on. The ideal medical school is the one that aligns perfectly with your needs and capabilities. It might even be the one you can gain admission to. In my view, the value of a medical school is determined by what you, as an individual, can offer and contribute. Over the past 17 years, I've dedicated my career to teaching anesthesia and pain medicine to Anesthesiology Residents. Our residents came from a variety of backgrounds and numerous medical schools. Interestingly, some of our most exceptional residents hailed from lesser-known institutions. Conversely, some of our least impressive residents were from prestigious, "top-tier" schools, who often displayed a sense of entitlement due to their alma mater, contributing little effort. I found it more rewarding to mentor students who had surmounted challenges through grit and determination. These students were diligent, inquisitive, and never backed down.