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Celebrating the Class of 2026
Excellence in Medical Education
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Degree Programs

Students benefit from the unification of medicine and public health in teaching, learning and research. Our statewide campus and our partnership with UW Health University Hospitals and Clinics mean more opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration and engagement.

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Health Professions Programs

Graduate Programs

As the nation’s first combined school of medicine and public health, we are committed to advancing our vision of healthy people and healthy communities.

2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools: Medical Primary Care

One of America’s Best Medical Schools

Our MD program is ranked Tier 1 in Primary Care and Tier 2 in Research in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. We are a national leader in preparing physicians who serve where they are needed most — ranking 18th for the percentage of MD graduates practicing in rural communities, 48th for graduates entering primary care, and 63rd for those working in medically underserved areas. By educating physicians who choose these critical practice settings, we are helping to address the nation’s growing primary care physician shortage.

Points of Pride

1st

School of Medicine and Public Health in the country

5

Health professions programs + 27 PhD and MS graduate programs*

28

Departments and 25+ centers and institutes

245+

Clinical training partners in Wisconsin

$703M

Extramural research funding

2100

Faculty in clinical, basic and applied science

* Including 8 affiliated programs

Taking Health Equity to Heart

We are advancing health and health equity through remarkable service to patients and communities, outstanding education and innovative research.

Our Mission

The Neighborhood Atlas® maps degrees of socio-economic disadvantage, which can affect health outcomes.

Latest News

Science & Technology
May 27, 2026

New research tracks tick distribution and rising disease risk across Wisconsin

While most people dread finding a tick stuck to their clothing or skin, Johnny Uelmen is literally beating the bushes for them.
Science & Technology
May 27, 2026

UW spinoff company launches clinical trial for metastatic cancer treatment

The first patient in a clinical trial led by Archeus Technologies has received a dose of an investigational therapy to treat metastatic cancer, developed by the clinical-stage company which has ties to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, UW Health’s Isthmus Project and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.
Science & Technology
May 14, 2026

Research agreement signed with Accuray to improve personalized cancer care

A new 10‑year strategic collaboration between the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Accuray Incorporated will support clinical research, education and training, and development of adaptive therapies that help empower medical care teams to continually raise the standard in cancer care.
Education
May 11, 2026

Graduation 2026 marks reflections and new beginnings

Graduating from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health marks a meaningful milestone as students across a range of degree programs enter the next stage of their careers focused on healthy people and healthy communities.
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Discovering Tomorrow’s Cures

We are proud of our long history of innovation and translational research. From microscopy to medical informatics, from cancer research to kinetics and rehabilitation, our investigators are making key discoveries that lead to better treatments.

Excellence in Research Our Impact

A Culture of Belonging

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to creating belonging for everyone, both as an end in itself and as a valuable means for improving health outcomes.

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Improving Health Statewide—and Beyond

In keeping with the Wisconsin Idea, our engagement extends across the state. Through affiliations with UW Health, hospitals, and rural and urban clinics, students and faculty participate in education and research and improve the lives of the people of Wisconsin and beyond.

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Healthier Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Partnership Program funds education initiatives, research and community health programs targeting the state’s vital health needs.

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Statewide Campus

The borders of our campus extend to the entire state. Medical students learn from hundreds of volunteer physicians at hospitals and clinics throughout Wisconsin.

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Remarkable Care

UW Health faculty physicians care for patients at University Hospital, Carbone Cancer Center, American Family Children’s Hospital and other regional hospitals and clinics.

The Future Needs Us Now

Wisconsin Medicine

Wisconsin Medicine is the philanthropic partnership between the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health and donors like you.

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