MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WNEM) – Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine has been ranked in the 2024 best graduate schools for medicine by U.S. News and World Report.
CMU said out of about 160 ranked medical schools, its medical school ranked in the following three categories that identify with its mission:
- Serving rural areas – #43
- Most graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas – #67
- Most graduates in primary care – #52
“This recognition is a testament to the caliber of CMU’s medical education programs and its graduates,” said Dr. George Kikano, dean of the College of Medicine and executive vice president for health affairs.
CMU’s College of Medicine was founded in 2010 with the mission to tackle the growing shortage of primary care physicians in the state and across the country.
“This is an outstanding achievement for our college, our faculty and staff, and our learners,” Kikano said. “We see the numbers and we know we’re making a difference, but being recognized nationally brings another level of confirmation that our impact is substantial.”
According to CMU, nearly 8,000 prospective students apply to CMU’s College of Medicine every year and sustains 75 to 80% of enrollment of applicants in Michigan.
CMU said 60 to 75% of graduates choose to practice primary care and nearly half of each class continue residency training in Michigan.
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