Healthcare education in Ohio

Ohio has 6 MD schools and 1 DO school (Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine). The state offers a range of training environments, from major academic medical centers at Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center to community-focused programs at Wright State and Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Ohio is home to 6 MD schools and 1 DO school.

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Pipeline programs and pre-med resources

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) offers combined BS/MD programs of 6 or 7 years in partnership with several Ohio undergraduate institutions, providing a direct pathway for qualified Ohio high school students.

Case Western Reserve University offers the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP), an 8-year combined BA/MD program with guaranteed medical school admission for qualifying students.

Ohio State University and Cleveland Clinic (via Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve) both offer summer research programs for undergraduate students interested in medicine.

For students in Ohio, we recommend starting with our level-specific guides: Middle School, High School, or Undergraduate. See also our What Is Pre-Med? and Pre-Med Requirements pages.

Scholarships and loan repayment


Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Need-based grant for Ohio residents attending eligible institutions. Apply via FAFSA.

Choose Ohio First
State STEM scholarship program that supports students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, including pre-med sciences. Check participating institutions at the Ohio Department of Higher Education website.

Primary Care Incentive Programs
Ohio offers loan repayment and practice incentives for physicians serving in rural and underserved communities. Check current programs through the Ohio Department of Health.

For federal programs available in all states, see our Income-Driven Repayment, PSLF Guide, and Military Medical Scholarships pages.

Medical schools in Ohio

Boonshoft School of Medicine Wright State University (MD, Dayton) | Website
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, Cleveland) | Website
Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine (MD, Rootstown) | Website
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, Athens) | Website
The Ohio State University College of Medicine (MD, Columbus) | Website
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD, Cincinnati) | Website
University of Toledo College of Medicine (MD, Toledo) | Website

For complete data including application systems and school details, see our Medical Schools Database and filter by state.

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Last verified: March 2026