POMONA,
Calif. and LEBANON,
Ore., Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In its
latest rankings of top U.S. medical schools, U.S. News & World
Report has named Western University of Health
Sciences' College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
(COMP) and COMP-Northwest as a Tier 1 institution for primary care
training.
WesternU is one of only 15 institutions in the top tier for
primary care and one of only two osteopathic medical schools. The
2024-25 rankings feature a new methodology, with medical schools
being placed into one of four tiers. Tier 1 institutions were in
the 85th percentile or higher of medical schools ranked. See the
2024 Best Medical Schools: Primary Care rankings.
"This prestigious ranking is a testament to the exceptional
education and training provided at COMP and COMP-Northwest," said
WesternU Provost Paula M. Crone, DO '92. "Our commitment to
producing highly skilled, compassionate primary care physicians is
reflected in our graduates' impressive placement rates and
dedication to serving their communities. This recognition
underscores the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and
students in advancing primary care and promoting the osteopathic
approach to health care."
WesternU COMP & COMP-Northwest are ranked No. 7 for Most
Graduates Practicing in Primary Care. U.S. News ranked medical
schools by the percentage of each school's 2015-17 medical and
osteopathic graduates practicing direct patient care in primary
care fields.
"This recognition from U.S. News & World Report is a
significant achievement for Western University
of Health Sciences' College of Osteopathic Medicine of the
Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest highlights the University's
dedication to excellence in medical education and its commitment to
preparing the next generation of primary care physicians," said
COMP and COMP-Northwest Dean Lisa Warren, DO '01, MBA. "WesternU's
emphasis on humanism in medicine sets it apart from many other
institutions. Our college's focus on compassionate care,
patient-centered practice, and the osteopathic principles and
practice foundation aligns with preparing our future health care
providers to change health care and significantly impact their
communities and patients."
Additionally, COMP and COMP-Northwest ranked in these
categories:
Most Diverse Medical Schools (#142-tie)
Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas
(#133)
Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas (#75-tie)
Tier 4 in Best Medical Schools: Research
About Western University of Health
Sciences
Western University of Health
Sciences (www.westernu.edu), located in Pomona, Calif. and Lebanon, Ore., is an independent nonprofit
health professions university, conferring degrees in biotechnology
and pharmaceutical sciences, dental medicine, medical sciences,
nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical
therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and
veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU
Health, where the best in collaborative health care services
is offered.
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