# Lewis Katz School of Medicine One of the Nations Most Sought After Medical Schools

[![](https://smcsites.com/update/files/2017/09/katz-school-of-medicine-300x169.jpg)](https://smcsites.com/update/files/2017/09/katz-school-of-medicine.jpg)Photo Courtesy of Betsy Manning/Temple University A new study released by [U.S. News and World Report](https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/the-short-list-grad-school/articles/2017-08-22/10-medical-schools-with-the-most-applicants) showed that the [Katz School of Medicine](https://twitter.com/templemedschool?lang=en) is one of the most desired medical colleges in the nation. With 10,623 applications for the Fall of 2016 class, the Katz School ranked number 9 on the list, falling behind schools such as [Georgetown University's School of Medicine](https://twitter.com/GUMedicine) and [Thomas Jefferson University's Sidney Kimmel Medical College](https://www.jefferson.edu/university/skmc.html), but beating out New York Medical College. According to their [website](https://medicine.temple.edu/education/md-program), the Katz school accepts only 210 students per year, making the application process very competitive and selective. The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University consistently attracts a wonderfully diverse student body with a wide variety of life experiences and out-of-classroom interests, as well as a true commitment to serving the community,” said Associate Dean of Admissions Jacob W. Ufberg in a [statement](https://news.temple.edu/news/2017-08-29/lewis-katz-school-medicine-ranks-top-10-applicants?utm_source=social&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_content=LewisKatz&utm_campaign=SocialMedia2017) released by the university Friday. The Temple's School of Medicine was [renamed](https://templeupdate.com/temple-presents-lewis-katz-school-of-medicine/) in October 2015 to honor the late Temple Trustee Lewis Katz. Katz, a Temple graduate ('63), was a generous philanthropist and a beloved member of the Temple community.