Why isn't Georgetown Ranked?

[skiracer123]

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How strong a school is it academically? I don't care that much about the rankings, but can anyone give me a general idea of where it stands as far as strength of research programs, clinical training...etc. compared to other schools?
Thanks

 

[surfdevl02]

I don't know about reputation but Gtown students do residency-type hours during their third year so you'll get a very very strong, albeit hellish, clinical training. I guess that's why their students get ridiculous Board Scores well above the national average.

 

[The Chronic MD]

The clinical training is incredible at G'Town, hands down. Third year students have opportunities to do such training not only in the DC area, but also in Maryland and Virginia (thank heavens that ****in sniper bull**** is a thing of the past). To put it simply, G'Town med students "see" a lot and "do" alot. As for research, DC provides incredible opportunity in that area. The NIH is virtually next door. The people I know at G'Town have all done great research in a variety of areas, which will surely help them down the line in attaining the residency of their choice (check their match list for proof). The main reason they arent ranked WAS due to financial problems, which has been discussed in numerous threads before this one. Do a search and you will find it. Now that those financial problems have been (for the most part) alleviated by good ol' MedStar, G'Town will be moving back up in the rankings. The bottom line is that it is a very good school. You should decide for yourself if G'Town's philosophy on medicine and curriculum is for you.

 

[Neuronix]

The rankings are research rankings, plain and simple. One of the major determinants of rank is research dollars brought in by the medical school and Georgetown on its own must not pull in enough NIH dollars to put themselves in the top-50. The other determinants are things like "reputation" and the average scores of those entering the medical school, and so since they used to be in the top-50 a few years ago (#49?), they are probably borderline in those things.

The other consideration is that the school is very expensive. That's not a ranking issue, but it may be a personal issue when it comes to applying or deciding where to go.

 

[Jalby]

Georgetown isn't ranked because it's not really a research school. It trains clinicians, not researchers (Which is surprising considering how close NIH is) The reason it has gone down is more than just funding (Although that has a lot to do with it). Funding is in no way factored into the rankings. 4 years ago they were 37, now they arn't in the top 50. I think there are two main reasons. 1. the funding thing affects other things like recruiting researchers, good students, etc. (The more than I was reffering to above)
2. I also think other med schools which were on the border made a concerted effort to get ranked (MCW comes to mind). This made it so schools couldn't rest on their laurels in getting ranked.