Osteopathic College Earns Top 20 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report

Dr. Noel Alonso with Patient

The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine earned a top 20 ranking in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s Best Medical Schools report in the most graduates practicing primary care category. Osteopathic medicine is rooted in primary care, and osteopathic medical students are taught through this lens, equipping them to care for patients as whole people.

Nine osteopathic colleges ranked in the top 10, and 12 in the top 20, for most graduates practicing primary care.

  • #1 Midwestern University
  • #2 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
  • #3 Western University of Health Sciences
  • #4 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • #5 Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine at University of Pikeville
  • #6 T. Still University of Health Sciences-Kirksville
  • #7 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • #8 Touro University California
  • #9 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
  • #14 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • #15 T. Still University of Health Sciences-Mesa
  • #20 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine