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Miller School of Medicine

Coordinates: 25°47′30.5″N 80°12′43.2″W / 25.791806°N 80.212000°W / 25.791806; -80.212000
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University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
TypePrivate
Established1952
DeanHenri Ford, MD
Academic staff
1,397
Students814 medical, 567 graduate
Location
Miami
,
Florida
,
U.S.

25°47′30.5″N 80°12′43.2″W / 25.791806°N 80.212000°W / 25.791806; -80.212000
CampusUrban
Websitewww.med.miami.edu

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, officially Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, is the University of Miami's graduate medical school in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1952, it is the oldest medical school in the state of Florida.

Campus

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The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is located in Miami’s Health District, within the 153-acre University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex. The medical center includes several hospitals affiliated with UHealth, the University of Miami's healthcare system, including University of Miami Hospital, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital.[1]

Several hospitals on the medical campus operate independently of the university, including Jackson Memorial Hospital, Holtz Children's Hospital, and Miami Veterans Administration Healthcare System. Jackson Memorial Hospital serves as the primary teaching hospital for the school and is among the larger hospitals in the United States, with 1,547 beds.[2]

Academic Affiliations-- The Miller School of Medicine is associated with multiple hospitals, though the extent of its influence and role in patient care varies. Residency and fellowship training for medical students is conducted in collaboration with Jackson Memorial Hospital and a range of other healthcare facilities, each operating under its own administration.[3]

Hospitals and medical centers affiliated with the school include:

Holy Cross Hospital (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Jackson Memorial Hospital (Miami’s Health District) JFK Medical Center (Atlantis, Florida) UHealth Tower (Miami’s Health District) Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Miami’s Health District) Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Miami’s Health District)

Joint programs

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Miller School of Medicine offers joint-degree programs in coordination with other disciplines at the University of Miami:

Rankings

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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine received $149.5 million in NIH funding in 2019, ranking 39th among global medical institutions and among the recipients in Florida.[10]

As of 2023, U.S. News & World Report listed the school among the top medical schools for research in the U.S., ranking it within the top 50 nationally.[11]

The school has contributed to research in ophthalmology, with EduRank recognizing its performance in 2022.[12] The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has also been included in various hospital rankings for ophthalmology research.[13]

Holtz Children's Hospital has been mentioned in national assessments for select pediatric specialties.[14] Similarly, in 2018, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute was noted by Expertscape for its involvement in Type 1 diabetes care.[15]

Additionally, the University of Miami Physical Therapy Department has been included in past rankings.[16]

Academic and research programs

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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a research institution with over 1,500 ongoing projects, funded by $200 million in external grants.[17] It is affiliated with Jackson Memorial Hospital, a major teaching hospital in Miami, Florida.[18]

Research and Programs

Miami Project to Cure Paralysis – A research center focusing on spinal cord injury and paralysis.[19]

Harvey Teaching Mannequin – A cardiology training tool developed at the school.[20][21][22]

Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) – Conducts research in regenerative medicine, particularly in bone marrow stem cell therapies.[23]

Admissions

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Admission to the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is highly competitive. In 2019, 463 out of 9,164 applicants to the Miller School of Medicine were interviewed for a class of 154 students. This entering class had an average overall GPA of 3.72, a science GPA of 3.67, and composite MCAT in the 87th percentile.[24]

In 2018, 173 out of a total 9,164 applicants to Miller School's combined MD/MPH class were interviewed for a class of 54 students. The entering class presented an overall GPA average of 3.66, a science GPA of 3.54, and a composite MCATs in the 84th percentile.[25]

Donations

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In December 2004, the University of Miami School of Medicine received a $100 million donation from the family of Leonard M. Miller, former president and CEO of Lennar. At the time, it was one of the larger donations in the university’s history, leading to the school being renamed in Miller’s honor.[26]

In February 2014, fashion designer Oscar de la Renta presented his "Designed for A Cure 2014" collection in Miami, as part of a fundraiser supporting the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.[27]

Later that year, in October 2014, The Lennar Foundation announced a $50 million donation for the establishment of a new ambulatory care center in Coral Gables, Florida. The Lennar Foundation Medical Center, located near the university’s main campus, was designed to expand outpatient care access to UHealth physicians.[28] Plans for the facility included the eventual relocation of the University of Miami Student Health Center.[29]

In May 2015, Stuart Miller, chairman of Lennar and chairman of the University of Miami Board of Trustees, announced a $50 million donation for the construction of a new medical education building on the medical center campus.[30]

Notable alumni

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Notable faculty

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On FX's reality television series Nip/Tuck, plastic surgeons Sean McNamara and Christian Troy are graduates of the University of Miami School of Medicine.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jackson Memorial Hospital". Jackson Memorial Hospital. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  2. ^ "Jackson Memorial Hospital". Jackson Memorial Hospital. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  3. ^ "Graduate Medical Education". Archived from the original on 2015-02-13. Retrieved 2015-02-13. {{cite web}}: Text "Jackson Health System" ignored (help)
  4. ^ "Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) - University of Miami - Graduate Studies". Biomed.med.miami.edu. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  5. ^ "MD/JD Program - Miller School of Medicine Admissions". Admissions.med.miami.edu. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  6. ^ "M.D./M.B.A. Program - Miller School of Medicine Admissions". Admissions.med.miami.edu. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  7. ^ "MD/MS in Genomic Medicine - Miller School of Medicine Admissions". Admissions.med.miami.edu. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  8. ^ a b "MD/MPH Program - Miller School of Medicine Admissions". Admissions.med.miami.edu. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  9. ^ "Directory of MD/MPH or MD/MPHS Educational Opportunities - Students". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2015-04-28.
  10. ^ [Miller School’s NIH Research Funding Sets Record "Miller School's NIH Research Funding Sets Record"]. Med.miami.edu. Retrieved August 23, 2022. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  11. ^ "2023 Best Medical Schools: Research", U.S. News & World Report, retrieved September 27, 2022
  12. ^ "Ophthalmology", EduRank
  13. ^ "Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - University of Miami Hospital and Clinics : Overview". Health.usnews.com. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  14. ^ "Holtz Children's Hospital at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center: Overview". Health.usnews.com. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  15. ^ "Expertscape: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, December 2018". Expertscape.com. December 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
  16. ^ "USNews.com". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  17. ^ "Facts & Figures - Office of Communications - University of Miami School of Medicine". Archived from the original on 2009-04-17. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  18. ^ "100 of the largest hospitals and health systems in America," Becker's Hospital Review, July 2010
  19. ^ "Research Landing". University of Miami. Archived from the original on 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  20. ^ "simulation". Answers.com. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
  21. ^ Simulation#Type of models
  22. ^ "Harvey: Major Changes". Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education. Archived from the original on 2007-03-28.
  23. ^ "Facts & Figures - Office of Communications - University of Miami School of Medicine". Archived from the original on 2009-04-17. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  24. ^ "MD Class of 2023". Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  25. ^ "MD-MPH Class of 2023". Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  26. ^ Bandell, Brian (December 13, 2004). "Miller's legacy: $100 million to UM medical school". American City Business Journals.
  27. ^ Kleinman, Rebecca (19 February 2014). "Oscar de la Renta Takes Collection to Miami". Wwd.com. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  28. ^ "Gift of $50 Million to Name UHealth's New Coral Gables Medical Center - Miller School of Medicine - University of Miami". Med.miami.edu. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  29. ^ "Planned Gables UHealth facility named at groundbreaking". Themiamihurrican.com. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  30. ^ Diaz, Al. "UM exceeds fundraising goal with Miller family $55 million gift". Miamiherald.com. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  31. ^ Marcus, Erin N. (July 24, 2007). "Following Doctor's Orders Isn't Hard, if You Can Read". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
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