Welcome to the UC College of Medicine

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, located in the heart of the city just east of the university’s uptown campus, has a distinguished reputation for training prominent health care professionals and providing leading-edge research.

Because of its excellence in education, patient care and research, students, researchers, physicians, and patients travel from all over the world to take advantage of its many opportunities.

Established in 1819, the College of Medicine is considered the oldest medical college west of the Allegheny Mountains. It boasts an exceptional list of alumni and current and past faculty who have made considerable contributions to medicine and the medical sciences.

The College of Medicine is committed to providing a curriculum that offers diverse learning opportunities. Students develop a broad range of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to practice medicine. The curriculum has been carefully structured to balance subject-specific courses, integrated content blocks and clinical experiences.

UC College of Medicine Vision:
To be indispensable through excellence in education, research, and patient care.

UC College of Medicine Mission:
We work together in a spirit of collaboration, inclusion, and service:

• To educate and train the physicians, scientists, and health professionals of tomorrow;
• To advance knowledge through impactful, innovative research;
• To improve health and well-being through compassionate, patient-centered care.

UC College of Medicine Values:
We are committed to excellence, diversity, and integrity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish.

College of Medicine Strategic Plan