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The University of Massachusetts Medical School is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The university was established in 1962 by an act of the Massachusetts Legislature. According to the U.S. News and World Report of 2006, UMMS ranked 4th in primary care education. The university offers a number of research programs, and undergraduate and graduate degree programs in diverse fields of medical science. The university has 3 academic schools:
Financial aid is provided to deserving students at UMMC. Institutional loans, gift aids and campus-based loans are awarded to students depending on their academic progress and enrollment status. There are many student groups and organizations at UMMC, including the Adolescent Medicine Interest Group, the Disability Interest Group, the Marrow for Tomorrow and the Physicians for Human Rights.
The campus of UMass Medical School is in Worcester, MA, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UMass Medical School include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. UMass Medical School is known for its programs in medicine, science, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
UMass Medical School has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, UMass Medical School had 1,013 students enrolled (994 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the University of Massachusetts Medical School is to serve the people of the Commonwealth through programs of national distinction in health sciences education, research and public service."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
55 Lake Ave North
Worcester, MA 01655
General Phone: (508) 856-2000
http://www.umassmed.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 88 | medicine |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Science | 38 | biochemistry |
Number of programs and degrees for UMass Medical School in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 88 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 58 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 35 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, UMass Medical School had a total enrollment of 1,013 students (994 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 60% |
| First Professional | 40% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 47% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
UMass Medical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 975600)
UMass Medical School has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 59 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 489 | 259 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $127,865 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $111,541 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $75,246 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 12 | $105,176 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMass Medical School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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