Jacobs School Ranks as One of Nation’s Leading Public Medical Schools

The Jacobs School is ranked as a Tier 2 institution for both primary care and research, placing it among the top 50% of medical programs nationwide in both categories. Notably, it is one of only 33 schools nationally — and the sole public medical school in New York — to rank in the top two tiers in both areas. This marks a continued success under the four-tier ranking system introduced last year by U.S. News.

Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, dean of the Jacobs School and vice president for health sciences at UB, expressed her enthusiasm: “We are incredibly proud of the Jacobs School’s continued excellence in both primary care and research. This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to advancing medical education, improving health outcomes for people of all ages, and transforming the health of Western New York and beyond. Our faculty, students, and staff have worked tirelessly to achieve this honor, and we will continue to innovate and strive for excellence in everything we do.”

The Jacobs School’s accomplishments reflect its robust curriculum, impactful research initiatives, and commitment to addressing health disparities, making it a standout institution in medical education.

In research, the Jacobs School ranks among the top 53 schools overall and is in the top 40 public institutions.

For primary care, it is among the top 51 schools nationally and ranks within the top 42 public institutions.

Additionally, the Jacobs School improved 17 spots in a ranking of the medical schools with the most graduates practicing in primary care, underscoring the school’s commitment to addressing the health care needs of Western New York.

These accolades come from a survey of 197 accredited medical and osteopathic schools, with 105 institutions included in the final rankings. The methodology used by U.S. News continues to evolve in response to feedback from institutions across the country.