Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates. The Boonshoft School of Medicine also retained its No. 2 ranking in Ohio for producing physicians serving in rural areas.

Wright State ranked in the second tier nationally for primary care — the highest tier earned by any Ohio medical school.

“Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine continues to demonstrate leadership in the state through its strong track record of graduating physicians who enter both primary care and rural practice,” said Raj Mitra, M.D., dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine and chief academic officer at Premier Health. “This achievement reflects the school’s core mission to serve the communities of Ohio. It is especially significant given the current physician shortage — particularly in primary care and rural communities — which is projected to worsen over the next decade.”

That impact is enhanced with Wright State’s partnership with Premier Health, which provides extensive clinical training opportunities for students and residents while expanding access to care.

“Graduates of the Boonshoft School of Medicine consistently choose to train and practice in Ohio, particularly in primary care,” Mitra said. “The Wright State University–Premier Health partnership is critical to this success. Medical students who study and complete residency in Ohio are significantly more likely to stay and practice here — helping meet essential needs across our communities, especially in rural areas.”

The Boonshoft School of Medicine’s commitment to addressing the physician shortage is reflected in the choices of its graduates. Over the past five years, nearly 40% of Wright State medical graduates have entered primary care fields and 45% have remained in Ohio.

The graduates practicing in primary care ranking is based on the percentage of graduates entering primary care fields from 2017–2019, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, general practice or geriatrics. The graduate practicing in rural communities ranking reflects the percentage of graduates practicing in rural areas from 2017 to 2019.

Wright State’s engineering, business and health programs recognized

Wright State also earned national recognition across 15 graduate programs in engineering, business and health-related fields.

Several programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science were recognized, led by the Industrial and Human Factors Engineering and Computer Engineering programs, which tied for third among Ohio public universities. Additionally recognized programs include electrical engineering and materials engineering.

Wright State also earned rankings in clinical psychology, information systems, supply chain management, marketing, part-time MBA and rehabilitation counseling.

“Wright State’s graduate programs continue to gain national recognition for their quality and impact,” said Subhashini Ganapathy, Ph.D., dean of the School of Graduate Studies. “Led by outstanding faculty, our programs offer innovative coursework, meaningful research opportunities and flexible pathways that make advanced education more accessible and transformative for our students.”

The 2026 rankings evaluated program excellence based on expert opinions, faculty quality, research output, student quality and post-graduation outcomes.

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