[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 65 (Thursday, April 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         UW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2009

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the 
University of Washington School of Medicine and their incredible 
standing as one of the best medical schools in the world. According to 
US News & World Report, the University of Washington tops the list of 
national primary care medical schools for the 16th consecutive year.
  The groundbreaking and life-saving work done at the UW School of 
Medicine is beyond extraordinary. I feel a sense of pride to know that 
the best primary care medical school in the nation is located in my 
home state of Washington.
  The School of Medicine was also ranked first in family medicine and 
rural medicine for the 18th straight year, fourth in women's health 
medicine, sixth in geriatric and pediatric medicine and eighth in 
internal medicine. Additionally, six active and retired members of the 
UW community are among 210 new Fellows named to the American Academy of 
Arts & Sciences: David Baker, William Gerberding, Andrew Meltzoff, Ed 
Miles, James Truman and Gunther Uhlmann.
  Previously, the University of Washington was ranked the 17th best 
university in the world by the Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai 
Jiao Tong University, and 22nd among the top 100 global universities by 
Newsweek. The University of Washington has proven itself to be a world-
class institution and it is truly a privilege to represent a region 
boasting some of the greatest minds in the world. I congratulate them 
on the honor for the School of Medicine and look forward to continue 
working together to make sure we provide the best medical care and 
training possible.

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