University Of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc

Programs: The umb foundation supports academic programs, clinical activities and research in the university of maryland school of medicine (umsom). Established in 1807, umsom is the first public and fifth oldest medical school in the u. S. And the first to institute a residency training program. In 2017, the umsom graduated a total of 276 students with medical, allied health or graduate degrees. Of the graduating students, 161 received their medical degrees and joined the ranks of more than 11,000 living alumni. Medical students matched with residency programs at 68 different hospitals in 24 states. This past year, the umsom admitted another class of students with exceptional academic credentials, which included 160 new medical students. Of the total 1,275 students enrolled, 610 are medical (m. D. ) students and 665 are enrolled in medical graduate programs. A leader in biomedical research, the umsom secured more than $447. 1 million in grants and contract support in fy2017. According to the latest data from the association of american medical colleges, the umsom ranks 8th among public medical schools and 26th among all 145 public and private medical schools in terms of grant and contract expenditures. More than half of the practicing physicians in maryland receive training at the umsom or its clinical partner, the university of maryland medical center. The umsom is committed to the education and training of md, phd, graduate, physical therapy and rehabilitation science and medical research technology students.

the umb foundation supports academic programs and clinical and research activities in the university of maryland francis king carey school of law (maryland carey law). Established in 1816, maryland carey law began regular instruction in 1824. It is the third oldest law school in the nation. The innovative academic and specialty programs have garnered national and international recognition. The maryland carey law's experiential programs are among the most extensive in the country, including the nationally ranked clinical law program, which offers more than 100,000 hours of free legal services to the state of maryland and has been in existence for more than 40 years. Interdisciplinary specialty programs are offered in environmental law and law and health care. Other programs include advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, business law, intellectual property law and international and comparative law. The maryland carey law seeks to promote a more just society by educating outstanding lawyers and leaders, advance the understanding of law and legal institutions and enhance access to justice. Excellence in teaching prepares students for leadership and professional success in a wide range of careers and promotes in both students and faculty the highest standard of public and professional service.

the umb foundation supports academic programs, research and community work at the university of maryland school of social work (ssw). Ssw's mission is to develop leaders and scholars to advance the well-being of populations and communities at risk. Ssw is a highly-ranked institution that produces outstanding social workers whose practice advances the well-being of all the people they serve. U. S. News & world report ranks the school 16th (top 8%) in their list of social work graduate schools in america. The school serves society through the development of knowledge in education, research, scholarship, service innovation, and advocacy. Ssw was created in 1961 and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected schools of social work in america. Part of a public university in a diversified state and region, the school promotes research on social work services and social and economic justice in all of its activities. Ssw students provide 500,000 hours of social work services a year within the state of maryland and surrounding communities. The student body concentration breakout is generally 80% clinical and 20% macro (management & community organization), the largest macro concentration program in the country. In addition to the school's academic side, ssw has multiple community service programs such as swcos (social work community outreach services), which allows students to provide their field service to small non-profits throughout the region and then connect this work back to research. The ssw also has more than $35m in annual research and training grants.