University of Maryland School of Medicine

About the University of Maryland School of Medicine

The School of Medicine was established in 1807. It is the first public and the fifth oldest medical school in the United States and the first to institute a residency training program. The School of Medicine was the founding school of the University of Maryland and today is an integral part of the 11-campus University System of Maryland. On the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine serves as the foundation for a large academic health center that combines medical education, biomedical research, patient care and community service. While its tradition of excellence remains constant, the School of Medicine and its reputation for academic achievement continue to grow.

Mission Statement

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. The School is committed to the education and training of MD, MD/PhD, graduate, physical therapy & rehabilitation science, and medical research technology students. We will recruit and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for our students.

Learn More About the School of Medicine

• About Dean Reece
• A Q & A with Dean Reece
• Open Letters from Dean Reece 
• Research Roadmap 
• About Davidge Hall
• Board of Visitors
• SOM Council Members
• Becoming a Doctor at University of Maryland School of Medicine
• Centuries of Leadership (PDF)
• Just the Facts
• Innovations in Research & Medical Care

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
School of Medicine
655 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1559

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