However, consistently appearing near the top of most major rankings are schools like these (the order isn't definitive and changes yearly):
* Harvard Medical School (HMS)
* Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
* University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
* Stanford University School of Medicine
* Yale School of Medicine
* Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
* University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine
* University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine
* Duke University School of Medicine
* University of Michigan Medical School
* Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
* University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
* Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
* University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine
* University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Note: This is a veterinary school, often included in broader "medical" rankings but is separate from human medical schools)
* Baylor College of Medicine
* Emory University School of Medicine
* University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
* Cornell University Weill Cornell Medicine
* Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
To get the most up-to-date rankings, consult publications like:
* US News & World Report: They publish an annual ranking of medical schools.
* QS World University Rankings: This global ranking includes US medical schools.
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings: Another global ranking that includes US medical schools.
Remember that rankings should be considered one factor among many when choosing a medical school. Consider factors like research opportunities, location, teaching style, and overall fit with your personal goals.