Please see below for a message from Annette C. Reboli, MD, Dean and Professor of Medicine Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) was once again named a 2025 Best Medical Schools for Primary Care and for Research by U.S. News & World Report.
This honor reaffirms our steadfast commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research and meaningful community engagement. I am especially pleased to share that CMSRU has earned a Tier 2 rating in Primary Care and a Tier 3 rating in Research. Our Tier 2 designation in Primary Care places us among the top medical schools in the nation – and the highest ranking in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area – highlighting the strength of our curriculum, faculty, and student body.
This recognition is particularly significant at a time when our nation continues to grapple with a shortage of primary care physicians. Our high ranking underscores the important role CMSRU plays in preparing compassionate, skilled physicians who are ready to address this critical health care need.
As you may know, U.S. News adopted a new tiered system for its medical school rankings beginning in 2024. Only institutions ranked in Tiers 1 and 2 are eligible to display the “Best Medical School” award badges—making this achievement even more meaningful.
You can read more about CMSRU’s placement and the full rankings in our press release here.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Your dedication and excellence continue to drive CMSRU’s upward trajectory. Together, we are shaping the future of health care through education, innovation, service and leadership.