Rankings and Referrals - Medical Schools and Health Science Programs
Finding a Good Medical or Health Sciences School
While Archie Dykes Library has many sources with objective information on medical and
other schools, sources which rate or compare schools are limited and often controversial.
The criteria used and data gathering methods are often questioned. Be sure to read the
methodology and criteria of any rating system carefully.
Barron's Guide to Medical and Dental Schools
This book includes an in-depth discussion of how to pick a school. Profiles of medical
and dental schools are given. You will find information about admissions, curriculum,
grading and promotion policies, facilities, special features and financial information.
Ready Reference
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The Gourman Report. A Rating of Graduate and Professional
Programs in American and International Universities
One of the few books attempting to rank institutions, the Gourman Report is considered
controversial. Be sure to read the criteria and methodology. You may want to ask a
librarian to show you articles discussing this report. Institutions giving graduate
degrees in nursing, medicine, dentistry, psychology, etc. are ranked based on a variety of
criteria.
Reference
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JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association - Annual Medical
Education Issue
This annual issue usually appears in September. It includes articles about current
issues relevant to medical education, information about the financing of medical
education, and some basic statistics on schools, specialties, etc.
Journal Stacks
U.S. News and World Report
This magazine ranks medical schools each year. Archie Dykes Library does not carry this
magazine but a public or general academic library should have it and can help you find the
appropriate issue. This information is also available on the US News and World Report website.
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