West Virginia University

World rank#882 of 1,712
Rank in the United States#81
Medicine articles5,016
Cited 50+ times0.0%
International2%

West Virginia University published 5,016 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 0.0% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 2% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 882nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 81st in the United States.

Research profile

MeasureValuePercentile
Highly cited articles0 cited 50+ times 51
Research output5,016 articles 80
Share highly cited0.0% of its articles 51
International collaboration2% with co-authors abroad 25

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How does West Virginia University rank for medicine?

It ranks 882nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 81st in the United States on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.

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2 Minute Medicine. West Virginia University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/united-states/west-virginia-university/

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