Ohio University ranked number one school in Ohio for graduates working in primary care
U.S. News and World Report, an organization that ranks schools based on various criteria, ranked Ohio University number one in the state and number 14 in the country for graduates working in primary care positions. ED Ken Johnson, D.O. noted that the school has jumped 26 spots in the past four years.
Recently U.S. News and World Report released a list of medical schools with the most graduates working in primary care as part of their Best Medical Schools section on their website. Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was shown to have the most graduates working in primary care in the state of Ohio, and 14th in the nation. According to the website, 38.5% of graduates are working in primary care.
Executive Dean Ken Johnson, D.O., was quoted on Ohio University’s news section as saying, “It was gratifying to see that the Heritage College has jumped 26 spots in the primary care rankings over the past four years, and we continue to be the top-ranked Ohio medical school in areas aligned with our mission. This is a reflection of our outstanding students, faculty, staff and partners and the milestones that we have achieved together in recent years – opening two new campuses, developing a new curriculum, constructing Heritage Hall and much more.”
The U.S. News and World Report’s page on Ohio University states that the school has a faculty student ratio of .1:1. It also lists the school’s yearly tuition as $37,068 for in-state students and $52,864 for out-of-state students.
Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has three campuses in Athens, Cleveland, and Dublin. The school offers research opportunities, premed programs, and graduate degrees as well as several other educational paths.
Students hoping to attend Ohio University can apply online.