U.S. News & World Report recognizes Cooper Medical School of Rowan University among 2025 Best Medical Schools

For the second year in a row, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) has earned high ratings among the 2025 Best Medical Schools for Primary Care and Research by U.S. News & World Report.

"I’m proud to announce that, once again, CMSRU has been recognized with a Tier 2 rating in Primary Care and Tier 3 in Research -- the highest Primary Care ranking of any medical school in New Jersey and the New York Metropolitan area," said Annette C. Reboli, MD, dean of CMSRU. "This recognition reaffirms our commitment to excellence in education, research, and service, and highlights our role in addressing the critical need for primary care physicians in New Jersey and across the nation."

This is the second year that U.S. News & World Report has used a tiered rating system. Only schools in Tier 1 and Tier 2 are eligible to display the Best Medical Schools award badges in recognition of their excellence.

Designed to assist prospective students exploring careers in medicine, the 2025 edition of Best Medical Schools provides key data on research and primary care programs across the country. By collecting graduate school data annually, U.S. News presents valuable insights into enrollment, faculty-student ratios, and other indicators of academic quality to help prospective students make informed decisions.

About Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) is a groundbreaking partnership between Rowan University and Cooper University Health Care, dedicated to transforming medical education. Since opening in 2012, CMSRU has become a nationally recognized institution for developing highly skilled, socially conscious physician leaders who embrace a patient-centered, team-based approach to healthcare.

CMSRU’s innovative curriculum emphasizes:

• Early and continuous patient care experiences
• Small group, self-directed learning
• Service learning and community engagement

At the core of CMSRU’s philosophy are four guiding principles: Educate, Innovate, Lead and Serve. These values shape every aspect of the school’s mission, ensuring that graduates are not only exceptional physicians but also leaders in healthcare innovation, education, and service to their communities.

CMSRU has nearly 750 alumni physicians, 400+ current students, approximately 1,000 clinical and biomedical science faculty, and more than 120 employees. In addition to its strong rankings for Primary Care, U.S. News & World Report has previously recognized CMSRU among the “Top 10 Most Competitive” medical schools for admission. The school was also honored with the prestigious Spencer Foreman Award for Community Engagement by the Association of American Medical Colleges in 2019.

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