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Jacobs School of Medicine
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About Us

From our founding as a medical school in 1846, to paving the way for future physicians, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences builds upon its proud legacy of teaching, patient care and scientific discovery.

Our Mission

Our mission is to align planning and resources to grow research; increase the diversity of students, faculty and staff through recruitment and retention; engage the community in a coordinated, meaningful and ongoing manner; to modernize curriculum; and to serve the health care needs of our community through clinical excellence.

At a Glance

Dean

Allison Brashear, MD, MBA

Faculty

950+ clinical, research and teaching faculty

Student Body

Departments

26 basic science and clinical departments

Departments and Programs

Research Funding

  • Secured $74 million in research funding with 177 new grants
  • 7 awards were greater than $3 million
  • We conduct 300+ clinical studies
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New York’s Flagship

Recognized for advancing the state’s public higher education mission as a leading center for academics and research.

Accreditation

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