The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine has landed in the second tier of the U.S. News & World Report rankings for both research and primary care categories. This comes after a recalibration of the ranking process, which now includes grouping-style standings instead of numerical rankings.
The publication listed schools alphabetically within each tier, with the UI Carver College of Medicine joining 35 other institutions in the second tier for research and primary care. The rankings were based on factors such as student selectivity, medical test scores, faculty resources, federal grant revenue, and activity per faculty member.
Despite objections from some top medical schools, U.S. News dropped reputational surveys from its assessments this year. UI Health Care Vice President for Medical Affairs Denise Jamieson emphasized the importance of the rankings in recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty members and strengthening educational and research programs.
In addition to the overall rankings, the UI Carver College of Medicine also ranked in specialty categories such as graduates practicing in rural areas, graduates practicing in shortage areas, graduates practicing in primary care, and diversity. The rankings aim to highlight the impact of medical schools on addressing national healthcare needs.
As the UIHC expands its health care campuses in downtown Iowa City and North Liberty, the rankings will play a crucial role in attracting top talent and providing quality care to patients. The university is also seeking approval to purchase land in North Liberty, potentially to move clinic functions there.