"U.S. News & World Report" consistently ranks Harvard University among the top medical schools in the United States. Located in Boston, medical research is done at the school's various science departments, in such areas as cell biology, genetics and pathology. The school also focuses on innovative research in such fields as women's health.
Harvard Medical School
25 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-432-1000
The University of Pennsylvania was recently ranked second among all medical schools in the United States by "U.S. News & World Report." It was ranked second for medical research, third for women's health and in the top 10 for primary care. Located in Philadelphia, the school has 28 basic and clinical departments, with research focusing on such topics as cardiovascular health, obesity and cancer research.
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
237 John Morgan Building
3620 Hamilton Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6055
215-898-8001
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins University is ranked third in research amongst medical schools and fourth in women's health by "U.S. News & World Report." Clinical research focuses on such areas as Marfan syndrome, and basic research includes studies on Alzheimer's disease, mood disorders and eating disorders.
Johns Hopkins University Medical School
733 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
410-955-3182