* Located in Boston, Massachusetts
* Ranked #1 for research by U.S. News & World Report
* Has a strong focus on primary care and community health
* Offers a combined MD/PhD program
* Tuition and fees: $45,316 (in-state), $65,598 (out-of-state)
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
* Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Ranked #2 for research by U.S. News & World Report
* Has a strong emphasis on research and biomedical science
* Offers a variety of MD/PhD programs
* Tuition and fees: $46,284 (in-state), $65,750 (out-of-state)
Duke University School of Medicine
* Located in Durham, North Carolina
* Ranked #3 for research by U.S. News & World Report
* Has a highly regarded pediatric residency program
* Offers a variety of MD/PhD programs
* Tuition and fees: $54,438 (in-state), $73,572 (out-of-state)