UC Davis School of Medicine Ranked Among Top Institutions for Training Primary Care Doctors
UC Davis School of Medicine Recognized as Top Institution for Primary Care Training
SACRAMENTO – The UC Davis School of Medicine has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the country for training students to practice in primary care settings, according to the annual “Best Medical Schools” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
UC Davis was placed in the Tier 1 category for its leadership in educating students to work as primary care doctors, solidifying its reputation as a national leader in training the physician workforce needed to meet the needs of diverse communities and advance health equity.
The publication also ranked UC Davis as No. 22 in the country for medical school graduates who practice in primary care settings, a significant jump from No. 37 the year before. This ranking is a testament to the success the UC Davis School of Medicine has achieved in training students, residents, and fellows to help fill a workforce shortage of primary care physicians.
About half of the students in each UC Davis graduating medical school class enter a primary care residency, with a strong focus on serving underserved areas such as the Central Valley and rural Northern California. The school’s emphasis on teaching the next generation of physicians to care for primary care patients has drawn student applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
In addition to its primary care training, UC Davis School of Medicine was also recognized as the fourth most diverse medical school in the country, highlighting the importance of having a diverse workforce to improve health outcomes for patients.
The school’s commitment to research was also acknowledged, with UC Davis reaching a record-high $401 million in external research funding last year. The school was placed in Tier 2 for research, showcasing its dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving health outcomes.
U.S. News & World Report bases its rankings on expert opinion about program excellence and statistical indicators including the quality of a school’s faculty, research, and post-graduate outcomes. The rankings have undergone a shift in methodology in recent years, emphasizing the grouping of schools in tiers rather than traditional numerical rankings.
Overall, UC Davis School of Medicine’s recognition as a top institution for primary care training and commitment to diversity and research solidifies its position as a leading medical school in the country.
