Established in 1977, JCESOM is a community-based medical school with a special focus on health in rural areas. The school makes an effort to recruit students from rural areas, and many of its graduates find work in small community health centers across the country. JCESOM also boasts a small student body with students receiving personalized instruction from dedicated professors. The school also has a commitment to research and has received numerous rewards in addition to large grants.
FSU's College of Medicine uses problem-based learning and intensive clinical rotations in a variety of clinics and hospitals to prepare future doctors for work in community settings. The school places emphasis on care for under-served populations as well as an optional focus on rural health. Collaborative work is encouraged, instead of the more traditional competition between students. Founded in 2000, the school operates across six Florida campuses with a maximum enrollment of 120 students per year.
UMMS was founded in 1962 with the intention of providing more physicians for under-served areas of the state. The school places a special focus on primary care and community health. Although many community-based medical schools don't place emphasis on research, UMMS pulls in millions of dollars of contracts and grants each year to expand its research capabilities and has made significant contributions to understanding the root causes of disease.
Founded in 1868, HUCOM began as a school specifically for African-Americans interested in receiving medical training. Although the school currently has the largest concentration of African-American faculty and scholars in the United States, the population is diverse both in terms of race and students' country of origin. HUCOM focuses on the health needs of under-served communities in the United States. Located in Washington D.C., students enjoy a wide range of academic resources and opportunities for clinical practice.