1. Harvard Medical School (Boston, Massachusetts)
2. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore, Maryland)
3. University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
4. Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (New York, New York)
5. Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford, California)
6. University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (San Francisco, California)
7. Duke University School of Medicine (Durham, North Carolina)
8. University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
9. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (St. Louis, Missouri)
10. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago, Illinois)
These medical schools offer rigorous academic programs, excellent clinical training, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a collaborative learning environment. They also have strong reputations for producing successful surgeons. However, it's important to visit and interview at multiple medical schools to find the best fit for you.