The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions physician assistant program was ranked 16th in the nation in U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2024 released April 25.
The UNMC program was ranked among 211 programs nationwide, which puts UNMC’s physician assistant program in the top 8% of the country.
The U.S. News rankings usually include medical schools, but the magazine said medical and law school rankings will be delayed this year.
The UNMC College of Public Health was ranked 55th of 202 public health programs in the country this year, while the UNMC College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice program was ranked 62nd out of 169 programs.
U.S. News does not rank each health program every year. The UNMC College of Pharmacy continues to be ranked 28th and the physical therapy program 34th in the nation, the rankings they were given in 2020, as the magazine did not re-rank the programs. UNMC is ranked 56th in biostatistics, first ranked in 2022. It also is ranked 100th in biological sciences (2022) and 119th in chemistry (2023).
“We are pleased to see these UNMC programs listed among the top in the country once again,” said UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD. “These rankings show UNMC’s commitment toward delivering a world-class education across all programs.”
“Seeing our programs nationally ranked among the best in the nation reflects upon the dedication of our faculty and students,” said Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. “This comes on the heels of a strong commitment to meet the needs of underserved parts of rural and urban Nebraska.”
“This ranking acknowledges the significant contributions UNMC makes to the health care system in Nebraska and the nation,” said Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. “It speaks volumes about the quality of the program, our faculty, staff and students and the amazing network of preceptors that support our program.”
For information on the ranking methodology, click here.
Congratulations to Dean Meyer and his Allied Health team, as well as Public Health.
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