135+ Years of Caring for Minnesotans
Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School draws on over 135 years of improving medicine through education, scientific discovery, and giving patients innovative and compassionate care.
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The University of Minnesota Medical School is one of the largest in the country, with three campuses based in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and St. Cloud Minnesota.
Twin Cities Campus | Duluth Campus | Centracare Regional Campus, St. Cloud
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Dean Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD
Welcome to the University of Minnesota Medical School, a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. We engage undergraduates in science and medicine, train medical students, produce PhDs in research, and enrich the experience of post-doctoral students, residents and fellows
SINCE 1888
Founded in 1888 as the College of Medicine and Surgery, the University of Minnesota Medical School has evolved over time to become a leader in medical education and research. Read our History