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Among the nation’s 131 accredited medical schools, the UW has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top medical school for 16 consecutive years in training primary-care physicians, and the School of Nursing has consistently held the top ranking for nearly 15 years. Its academic programs in family medicine and rural health have also achieved the top spot for 18 years, all the years those categories have been ranked.

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Supports dental student volunteer activities in the community that provide oral health education & treatment to those who have limited or no access to care.  Support this fund »

Barer Institute for Law & Global Human Services

A multidisciplinary initiative that addresses legal rights and duties to enhance the delivery of basic health care and other human services such as education...  Support this fund »

BioE Lab Research (Ratner)

Today's biomaterials – medical devices and implants engineered from specially designed materials – save lives and improve the quality of life for millions...  Support this fund »

Borriello Presidential Young Investigator Matching Fund

CSE faculty and students are focused on using mobile devices – such as cell phones – for data collection and remote diagnostics to help improve the lives of under-served populations...  Support this fund »

Carol Lamare Oncology Practicum Scholarship

Supports second-year masters social work (MSW) students placed in an oncology practicum setting.  Support this fund »

DECOD Research & Training

Supports research & training for internationally recognized program to serve the oral health needs of people with severe developmental or acquired disabilities.  Support this fund »

Dennis Lang Student Award in Disability Studies

To honor Dennis Lang and all that he has created and offered the Disability Studies community.  Support this fund »

Dorothy C. Johnson Medical Book Endowment

To purchase materials in all formats in bio-medical sciences that facilitate basic research on the fundamental structure and functions of life...  Support this fund »

Early Childhood Oral Health

Supports capital needs, operations and programs for a new clinical facility for early childhood oral health, in partnership with Seattle Children's Hospital.  Support this fund »

Elizabeth Hauck Memorial Libraries Endowment

To purchase books for the graduate nutrition program.  Support this fund »

Friends of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences

To support the broad operational needs of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, including needs associated with teaching...  Support this fund »

Friends of the Medicinal Herb Garden Fund

At two and a half acres, the Medicinal Herb Garden is one of the largest of its kind and hosts hundreds of visitors a year...  Support this fund »

Geriatric Pharmacy Program

The Program in Geriatrics encompasses training, research and service with a focus on the optimal use of pharmacotherapy in older adults...  Support this fund »

Global Health & Justice Project Fund

Supports the Health & Human Rights Program at the Law School, which investigates and advances the relationship between health services and human rights...  Support this fund »

Global Health Law Fund

Provides support for the Law School's Global Health Law Program, which includes but is not limited to the Center for Law and Science in Global Health...  Support this fund »

HCDE Humanitarian Fund

Supporting interdisciplinary research and education in the application of information and communication systems to aid international humanitarian relief.  Support this fund »

International Respiratory & Severe Illness Center Fund

Supports the International Respiratory and Severe Illness Center (INTERSECT) based in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. INTERSECT's mission is to improve global health by conducting research and training on lung disease and severe illness in low resource regions around the world.  Support this fund »

Matsuoka Faculty Development Fund

The Neurobotics Lab is focused on creating robotic systems that can create or mimic human movements. Motivated to provide solutions for people who have difficulty moving...  Support this fund »

Nancy R. Hooyman Endowed Fellowship for Intergenerational Studies

This endowment provides financial assistance to a graduate student in the School of Social Work who is pursuing the knowledge, values and skill necessary to incorporate intergenerational...  Support this fund »

Natural Products Faculty Fund

This fund, created in honor of former faculty member Dr. Lynn R. Brady, supports faculty and research initiatives focused on drug/herbal interactions...  Support this fund »