A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) graduates go on to work in primary care fields more than any other medical school in the nation, according to the recent U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Medical Schools list. 

U.S. News & World Report worked with the Robert Graham Center, a division of the American Academy of Family Physicians, as the data provider, and ranked medical schools by the percentage of each school’s 2016-18 graduates practicing direct patient care in primary care fields. 

Data shows 47.9% of those ATSU-SOMA graduates practicing in primary care. The report also found nearly 31% of ATSU-SOMA graduates are practicing in medically underserved areas. 

“I am so pleased ATSU-SOMA has been recognized and ranked No. 1 for medical schools with the most graduates practicing in primary care,” ATSU-SOMA Dean Sharon Obadia, DO, FNAOME, ’97, said. “I am incredibly proud to share in this impressive distinction with our ATSU-SOMA alumni, faculty, staff, community partners, and students as a testament to our thriving mission fulfillment.”

On May 23, 2025, ATSU-SOMA celebrated commencement for the class of 2025 at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona, as 129 students graduated and received their doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees. Additionally, 10 of those students also received master of public health degrees. 

“I am confident that each of our graduates will go forth as compassionate osteopathic physicians and healthcare leaders who extend the healing touch of human kindness to our nation's patients and communities most in need,” Dr. Obadia said.

Photo caption and credit: ATSU-SOMA graduates Camille Johansen, DO, '25, (left) and Anjana Reji, DO, '25, celebrate following May's commencement ceremony in Mesa, Arizona. Photo courtesy of A.T. Still University

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About A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

Established in 1892 by A.T. Still, DO, the founder of osteopathic medicine, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) began as the nation’s first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences comprised of a growing community with a rich history in education and osteopathic healthcare. Today, ATSU offers certificates and master’s degrees across health disciplines; and doctorates in athletic training, audiology, health administration, education, health sciences, medical science, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dental medicine, and osteopathic medicine.