UNC School of Medicine (UNCSOM), Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina School of Medicine (UNC School of Medicine, UNC SOM) is the medical school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Founded in 1879, it is among the nation’s top-ranked medical schools, receiving a Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News & World Report for both research (10th) and primary care (15th), and ranked 23rd overall by Admit.org. The School maintains a close affiliation with UNC Health and UNC Medical Center, serving as a major center for medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research in North Carolina.