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Now in its third century, the umsom was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the united states. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world - with 56 academic departments, centers, institutes, and programs and a workforce of more than 7,500, including members of the national academy of medicine and the national academy of sciences. It is a distinguished two-time winner of the albert e. lasker award in medical research. The school of medicine, which ranks as the 11th highest among public medical schools in research is an innovator in translational medicine, with 401 u.s. and foreign patents and 29 start-up companies. In the latest u.s. news & world report ranking of the best medical schools, the umsom is ranked #9 among the 92 public medical schools in the u.s., and in the top 15 percent (#27) of all 192 public and private u.s. medical schools. The school of medicine works locally, nationally, and globally, with research and treatment facilities in 36 countries around the world. With an operating budget of more than $1.3 billion, the school of medicine works closely in partnership with the University of Maryland medical center and medical system to provide research-intensive, academic and clinically-based care for nearly 2 million patients each year. The school of medicine has nearly $600 million in extramural funding, with most of its academic departments highly ranked among all medical schools in the nation in research funding. As one of the seven professional schools that make up the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the school of medicine has over 1,200 students. While our medical students comprise nearly half of the total student enrollment, our student body also includes allied health and physical therapy students, as well as graduate students and students pursuing combined degrees. [i] University of Maryland school of medicine/research httpswwwmedschoolumarylandedurese... [ii] University of Maryland school of medicine/just the facts httpswwwmedschoolumarylandeduabou... [iii] University of Maryland school of medicine/about us httpswwwmedschoolumarylandeduabout
U.s. news & world report has ranked umson's bachelor of science in nursing program among the top 10 in the nation; its master of science in nursing (msn) and doctor of nursing practice (dnp) programs are also ranked among the best nationwide. Among public schools of nursing, the school's dnp adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner specialty and its dnp psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialty are ranked no. 1, its dnp adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner/adult gerontology clinical nurse specialist specialty is ranked no. 3, and its dnp family nurse practitioner specialty is ranked no. 4. The msn health services leadership and management specialty is ranked no. 2 and no. 3 in two categories for best online programs. In addition, the school is ranked no. 18 among all institutions in the nation for best online master's in nursing programs for veterans.
The Umb Foundation supports academic programs and clinical and research activities in the University of Maryland francis king carey school of law (Maryland carey law). Established in 1816, Maryland carey law began regular instruction in 1824. It is the third oldest law school in the nation. The innovative academic and specialty programs have garnered national and international recognition. The Maryland carey law's experiential programs are among the most extensive in the country, including the nationally ranked clinical law program, which offers more than 75,000 hours of free legal services to the state of Maryland and has been in existence for more than 40 years. Interdisciplinary specialty programs are offered in environmental law and law and health care. Other programs include advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, business law, intellectual property law and international and comparative law. The Maryland carey law seeks to promote a more just society by educating outstanding lawyers and leaders, advance the understanding of law and legal institutions and enhance access to justice. Excellence in teaching prepares students for leadership and professional success in a wide range of careers and promotes in both students and faculty the highest standard of public and professional service.
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