The CEOWORLD Magazine has ranked the 100 best medical schools in the world for 2025 and they are all in the US.
The criteria included academic reputation, admission eligibility, specialisation, global reputation and influence, annual fees, research performance and student satisfaction.
10. UCSF School of Medicine, California
It's the oldest medical school in California and is known for its rich research funding. It has a strong faculty of approximately 2,500 and has produced six Nobel Prize winners.
9. Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis
One of the most competitive schools in America, WashU is known for its clinical training and high alumni rank. As many as 19 Nobel winners have been associated with the school.
8. Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester
With a student ratio of 3:1, Mayo consistently ranks among the top 10 colleges.
7. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM)
One of the top medical schools for research, the acceptance rate at the UCLA in Los Angeles is 2.3 per cent.
6. Stanford University School of Medicine, California
Stanford's sprawling campus is renowned for its advanced technology in medical research, education and patient care.
5. Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York
This is the first medical school to award the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in the United States. A world leader in biomedical research, VP&S is known for providing cutting-edge medical education and creating leaders.
4. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Founded in 1765, it is the first medical school in the United States. Also known as PennMed, it boasts of groundbreaking discoveries in gene-therapy and cancer. It's distinguished faculty includes members of the National Academy of Medicine.
3. NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City
Apart from a world class education, what makes NYU Grossman a top choice for international students is that it is one of the few schools that provides full tuition scholarships to deserving and meritorious candidates.
2. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore
Johns Hopkins is renowned for its world-class research assistance, clinic exposure and mentorship programmes.
1. Harvard Medical School, Boston
Topping the list of international medical schools is Harvard which has a strong reputation of creating world leaders in the field of healthcare. With its strong industry affiliations and diverse alumni network, HMS is a leading choice for international students.