James Cook University
James Cook University published 1,806 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 0.9% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 52% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 674th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 22nd in Australia.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 16 cited 50+ times | 57 |
| Research output | 1,806 articles | 52 |
| Share highly cited | 0.9% of its articles | 55 |
| International collaboration | 52% with co-authors abroad | 82 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Australia train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Australian Medical Council (AMC): recognized until 2028 January
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Official site: jcu.edu.au
Questions
How does James Cook University rank for medicine?
It ranks 674th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 22nd in Australia on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. James Cook University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/australia/james-cook-university/
Figures come from published medical research from 2021 to 2025 and from the international list of recognized medical school accreditors (October 2026). Methodology
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