About the College of Medicine

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 which 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.

Key Notes

The College of Medicine is ranked No. 44 for research and No. 43 for primary care in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Grad Schools rankings.
The pediatrics program is ranked fifth best in the country in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Grad Schools” rankings.
The College of Medicine became the third medical school in the country to create a doctorate degree in medical physics.
The College of Medicine is considered one of the oldest medical schools in the country.