Top 10 Medical Colleges in The World

A lot of students who opt for science in their 10+2 aims to make a career in the field of medical sciences, and very few of them end up in medical school due to high competition and tough exams. It is a well-known fact that making a career in the field of medical sciences is rewarding in terms of social status and monetary benefits. Many students also aim for international medical colleges for the best quality of education in medical sciences. Finding the best medical sciences schools around the world can be extremely difficult. In this article, we are going to discuss the top medical colleges in the world that one can aim for getting admission in for giving a successful kick start to their medical career. This list is based on the college's prestige, acceptance, funding, research activity, rates, etc.

1. Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston- USA

It is one of the oldest and elite medical schools in the world and in the USA that was established in 1782 as the graduate medical school of Harvard University. U.S. News & World Report always ranks it first for its research work among all the medical schools. In QS World University Ranking 2021, Harvard Medical School has been ranked as number one in the list of Best Medical Colleges in the world. Its trainees and faculty have been associated with a number of important public health and medical innovations like smallpox vaccination, the introduction of insulin to treat diabetes, the first use of anesthesia to control pain during surgery, etc. HMS accepts applications from international students who have completed the course requirements and studied for at least one year at an accredited institution in Canada or in the USA.

2. Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore- USA

JHUSOM is named after John Hopkins, an American philatelic and entrepreneur. It was established in 1893. It is the research-intensive medical school of this university and puts more money into research than any other academic institution in the USA. School of Medicines shares a campus with the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital. According to the CEO World Magazine, JHUSOM is ranked as the Best Medical School 2021. This medical school also awards scholarships based on the availability of allocated funds for the award year and demonstrated financial need. There are about 18 Nobel laureates who are alumni and faculty of this medical school.

3. Oxford University Medical School, Oxford- UK

It was founded in 1096, and it is one of the oldest medical schools on the list. It has one of the most comprehensive programs in the world. It has a plethora of departments and is one of the most detailed medicine programs in the world. It offers an intensive 4-year medical course and has been designed for graduates who are trained in experimental or applied sciences. In 2019 Times Higher Education ranked the Oxford medical school as the number one in the world. According to QS World Ranking 2021, Oxford University Medical School is ranked second best in the world.

4. University of Cambridge, Cambridge- UK

The medical school of the University of Cambridge is The School of Clinical Medicine, and it was established in 1976 though its origin can be traced back to the reign of Henry VIII during the 1540s. It is one of the most prestigious medical schools in the UK and in the world. Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine focuses on patient-centered learning. This medical school offers six years MD program; after completing the first three years, the student is awarded a BA degree, and after six years, students are awarded two degrees, the bachelor of medicine and the bachelor of surgery. It also houses the botanic garden of Cambridge University, which is a sight to behold. QS World Ranking 2021 has ranked it the fourth-best medical school in the world.

5. Stanford Medicine, Stanford University, California- USA

Stanford is well known for its Silicon Valley connection and nicknamed as Billionaire Factory, but it is also enormously famous for its medical school. Stanford University School of Medicine was established in 1908, and it traces its root of origin to the medical department of the University of the pacific in 1858. The School of Medicine, along with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford Health Care, is part of Stanford Medicine. It is always ranked in the Top 5 Best Medical Schools in the world. According to the QS world ranking 2021, it got third place in the world. Application in Stanford Medicine is made through American Medical College Application Service.

6. Karolinska Institutet Solna- Sweden

Karolinska Institutet, aka Caroline Institute (in English), was established in 1817-1968 in Solna, within the urban area of Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Its QS world ranking 2021 is Sixth in the world. It has dedicated itself to health and medical sciences. It has a far-reaching reputation for top-quality research and innovation. It follows the paradigm where faculty divides time between conducting research and teaching; this helps to ensure that students and faculty are abreast of the contemporary developments in the field of physiology and medicine.

7. David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles- USA

Los Angeles school of medicine is known as the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (University of California Los Angeles). It is an accredited medical school in the United States. It was founded in 1951 and renamed in 2001 in honor of media mogul David Geffen who donated $200 million in unrestricted funds. It is the second medical college in the UC system after the UCSF School of medicine. Its world ranking is seventh. It also offers a concurrent degree program, the Medical Scientist Training Program, for exceptional students. Some of them may have tuition and fees paid by the National Institute of Health and may also receive a stipend in support of their education.

8. UCL Medical School, University College London, London- UK

University College London Medical School is one of the largest and most renowned medical schools in the UK that takes 334 students' admission yearly in undergraduate in MBBS program. University College London was formed by merging six medical colleges, with the oldest one established since 1746 and the newest member, UCL Medical School, coming in as recently as 2008. UCL boasts itself as an academic powerhouse and diverse community. It is the top-rated University in the UK for its research strength. They offer 675 postgraduate, research, and initial teacher education programs across various disciplines. This encourages their community to work across modern ones and traditional subjects. University College London also offers the widest range of integrated BSc opportunities.

9. Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, Connecticut- USA

The Yale School of Medicine is a part of one of the most premier and prestigious Yale universities. Yale School of Medicine is also the home to the renowned and famous separate Department of Pharmacology - which is widely acclaimed as one of the best Pharmacology departments in the world. Yale is also part of the coveted Ivy League in the US. Yale School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top 10 to 15 in the 'Best Medical Colleges' in the world list. Yale School of Medicine offers numerous degree and joint degree programs, including MD/Ph.D. degree, Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, and MD/MPH (Master of Public Health) degree.

10. Imperial College of Medicine, London- UK

Imperial College School of Medicine is an undergraduate medical school that is formed by merging several historical medical schools like Chelsea and Westminister, Charing Cross, St. Mary's, and Hammersmith. This is the medical school of Imperial College London, England and it is one of the united hospitals. It is part of the colleges' faculty of medicine. This medical school has been ranked 3^rd in the world for medicine in 2022 by Times Higher Education World University ranking. Those candidates who wish to take admission here and are applying to Imperial College for medicine must take the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) in the year of application to be eligible.