Wright State University School of Medicine has become a national leader in primary care education, which has been an essential part of the medical school's mission since it was founded in 1973. According to the latest available Institutional Goals Ranking Report prepared by the Association of American Medical Colleges, Wright State ranked second in the nation in the percentage of graduates starting primary care practices after completing residencies. While emphasizing the training of generalist physicians, Wright State's medical education model prepares graduates for training in the full spectrum of medical specialties. As the nation undertakes policy decisions that will change the mix of the physician workforce, Wright State can point the way to achieving an effective, collaborative balance between generalists and specialists. A Definition for Primary Care Primary care embraces an array of health care services.
Primary care includes continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated patient care.
Integration of patient records is maintained by the primary care provider. Coordinated care fosters accessibility, cost effectiveness, accountability, and the patient's quality of life. When Wright State School of Medicine was established by the Ohio General Assembly in 1973, one of its goals was increasing the number of physicians from traditionally under-represented groups. Over the years, the School of Medicine has consistently met this goal through innovative recruitment programs and a carefully designed admissions process. The School of Medicine does not set quotas or numerical goals.