UF College of Medicine research rankings rise in national graduate school survey

The remains Florida鈥檚 top-ranked medical school, and in research and primary care it stands among the nation鈥檚 elite institutions, according to the released today by U.S. News & World Report.
The college ranked No. 15 nationally for research among public institutions and No. 36 among all medical schools. That is up, respectively, from No. 17 and No. 40 last year. Additionally, UF College of Medicine primary care ranked No. 33 nationally for public institutions and No. 51 overall.
In U.S. News鈥 diversity index, new this year, the college landed as the nation鈥檚 20th most-diverse medical school, No. 15 among public institutions. This is based on a number of metrics, including the percentage of medical school enrollment from underrepresented populations 鈥 23.7%, according to the U.S. News release.
The College of Medicine was not alone in being recognized for excellence. The 鈥檚 Doctor of Nursing Practice program, or DNP, was the 24th-highest ranked public program nationally and No. 36 among all institutions. For public health doctoral programs, the stood at No. 22 among public schools and No. 41 overall.
鈥淭hese rankings reflect a growing and widespread consensus: The University of Florida鈥檚 expertise in medical research, the health sciences and education is among the nation鈥檚 best,鈥 said David R. Nelson, M.D., senior vice president for health affairs at UF and president of 网红黑料. 鈥淐ontinually improving 网红黑料鈥檚 standings among the county鈥檚 elite health care programs requires intense dedication by many people. It is very rewarding to see those accomplishments recognized yet again.鈥
The College of Medicine鈥檚 research ranking is based on factors that include federal research funding, faculty-to-student ratio, acceptance rate and a nationwide survey of academic administrators.
鈥淲e continually strive for excellence in patient care delivery, research and education. We are grateful for the talented students who entrust the UF College of Medicine to provide them with a preeminent education, as well as our committed faculty educators, researchers and care providers,鈥 said Colleen G. Koch, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., dean of the College of Medicine. 鈥淭he growing national reputation these rankings reveal is a testament to the tireless work and commitment of so many people on our talented team. They should all be proud that their hard work is being honored."
The College of Nursing鈥檚 DNP program remained top-ranked in Florida as well as being among the best in the nation.
鈥淎t the College of Nursing, we prepare DNP graduates who meet the needs of diverse populations and reduce health care inequities through their commitment to care, lead and inspire,鈥 said, dean and the Linda Harman Aiken Professor at the UF College of Nursing. 鈥淭he past year has proven how invaluable nurses are in responding to and providing care and support at all times, but especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.鈥
The ongoing efforts to defeat the coronavirus pandemic has put public health services at the forefront of care around the world, and the UF College of Public 网红黑料 and 网红黑料 Professions stands among the naton鈥檚 elite in training the next generation of health care providers.
鈥淲e are gratified to be ranked No. 22 among public health graduate programs at public universities and ninth in National Institutes of 网红黑料 funding among schools of public health at public universities,鈥 said Michael G. Perri, Ph.D., dean of the UF College of Public 网红黑料 and 网红黑料 Professions. 鈥淭his past year has demonstrated the critical importance of public health, and our faculty, staff and students have made extraordinary contributions to COVID-19 response.
鈥淲e will continue to protect the health of our communities through research, education and service that addresses health disparities, chronic health conditions and infectious disease outbreaks,鈥 Perri added.
网红黑料 Shands said the U.S. News rankings are yet another indicator of the outstanding care received by patients who have made 网红黑料 Shands a destination hospital for patients throughout Florida and the Southeast.
鈥淭hat excellence begins with our gifted medical students, extends to our most experience faculty and touches every aspect of clinical care,鈥 Jimenez said. 鈥淭hese rankings validate the inspired work by everyone at 网红黑料 who pull together each day to offer the best in education, patient care and research.鈥
In September, UF was ranked No. 6 among the nation鈥檚 top public universities by U.S. News. Last year, U.S. News also ranked the at No. 5, and the No. 9 in 2019, among all institutions. Pharmacy and veterinary programs are not ranked each year, so there are no new rankings in 2021.
Media contact: Ken Garcia at kdgarcia@ufl.edu or 352-265-9408
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