McMaster University

McMaster University

- Medicine Ranking

Canada Established: 1887 Scholars: 68
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Medicine
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2023
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Best scientists

Position in the ranking is based on each scientist’s D-index using data compiled from OpenAlex and CrossRef by December 21st 2022.

This ranking lists all the best researchers from the Medicine discipline and affiliated with McMaster University. There are a total of 68 researchers included with 6 of them also being included in the global ranking. The total sum for the D-index values for the best scientists in McMaster University is 7,121 with a mean value for the h-index of 104.72. The total sum of publications for the best scientists in McMaster University is 33,833 with the mean value for publications per scientist of 497.54.

Overview

McMaster University is a public research university located in Ontario, Canada. It prides itself on being a place where innovation, discovery, and growth thrives. To this end, it aims to create a brighter world where collaboration, creativity, and new ideas are welcome and where students and faculty can make an impact on their community and the world.

McMaster offers over 20 undergraduate degree programs in various fields. On the other hand, they also offer over 100 programs for graduate diplomas as well as master’s, doctorate, MD, and Ph.D. degrees. Graduate studies are divided into six faculties: engineering, humanities, science, social sciences, and the DeGroote School of Business. They also have over 300 continuing education courses, professional development workshops, and customized corporate training.

Founded in 1887, the university was built through funds provided by Senator William McMaster for building a Christian school. Initially, McMaster offered only art and theology courses, but in 1890 the school started offering degree programs. After receiving a land grant from Baptist members and other donors, the university was moved from Toronto to Hamilton in 1930. McMaster, later on, became a non-denominational private institution. In 1948, the university stepped up its engineering and nuclear studies offerings to keep up with the demands created by World War II. During this time, a nuclear reactor was built on the grounds, the first of its kind in Canada.

Many Mcmaster students go on to become successful in their fields. Notable McMaster alumni include Stephen Elop, former president and CEO of Nokia; Paul D. House, president and CEO of Tim Hortons; and award-winning actor Eugene Levy, who has appeared in American Pie and Schitt's Creek.

Mcmaster University has earned distinctions both locally and internationally for the quality of its education. It has been cited consistently as Canada’s most research-intensive institution. Globally, it has figured in the upper 100 tier of the Times Higher Education rankings. On a per-subject basis, McMaster stands out for medical-related subjects like nursing, anatomy, and physiology.

Currently, a substantial investment from the provincial government of Ontario is underway to build a chemical library that will be used for antibiotics research. On the other hand, the university plans to expand the McMaster Innovation Park to build a Life Sciences Megahub. Lastly, there are also plans to make the David Braley Athletic Centre and the Ivor Wynne Centre bigger with additional facilities for fitness, grocery shopping, and communal areas.
World
National
Scholar
D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines.
Citations
Publications
11 World 1 National
Gordon H. Guyatt

Gordon H. Guyatt

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 270 Citations 303,036 1,699
15 World 2 National
Salim Yusuf

Salim Yusuf

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 260 Citations 342,765 1,600
174 World 5 National
Deborah J. Cook

Deborah J. Cook

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 183 Citations 173,215 1,006
322 World 8 National
Jack Hirsh

Jack Hirsh

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 167 Citations 116,127 776
364 World 11 National
Holger J. Schünemann

Holger J. Schünemann

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 163 Citations 160,850 849
916 World 30 National
Stuart J. Connolly

Stuart J. Connolly

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 140 Citations 105,641 717
1167 World 35 National
Mark A. Tarnopolsky

Mark A. Tarnopolsky

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 135 Citations 58,299 765
1233 World 37 National
Mark Levine

Mark Levine

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 133 Citations 73,046 619
1761 World 59 National
Stephen D. Walter

Stephen D. Walter

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 124 Citations 72,569 509
1821 World 62 National
Paul M. O'Byrne

Paul M. O'Byrne

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 123 Citations 75,723 687
1874 World 68 National
Mohit Bhandari

Mohit Bhandari

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 123 Citations 53,896 1,086
1883 World 69 National
Stuart M. Phillips

Stuart M. Phillips

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 123 Citations 51,132 491
1907 World 71 National
Mark Crowther

Mark Crowther

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 122 Citations 70,893 772
2036 World 74 National
Paul Moayyedi

Paul Moayyedi

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 121 Citations 50,458 645
2446 World 87 National
Koon K. Teo

Koon K. Teo

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 116 Citations 68,565 539
2553 World 92 National
David L. Streiner

David L. Streiner

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 115 Citations 64,500 583
2560 World 93 National
Peter Rosenbaum

Peter Rosenbaum

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 115 Citations 61,060 458
2770 World 100 National
Edward J. Mills

Edward J. Mills

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 113 Citations 101,976 530
2850 World 112 National
Theodore E. Warkentin

Theodore E. Warkentin

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 113 Citations 46,687 453
2909 World 113 National
Jeffrey I. Weitz

Jeffrey I. Weitz

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 112 Citations 66,792 545
3120 World 123 National
Jonathan D. Adachi

Jonathan D. Adachi

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 111 Citations 40,671 666
3163 World 125 National
Alexander G.G. Turpie

Alexander G.G. Turpie

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 110 Citations 62,689 516
3272 World 127 National
John Bienenstock

John Bienenstock

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 110 Citations 39,026 452
3366 World 133 National
Jeffrey S. Ginsberg

Jeffrey S. Ginsberg

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 109 Citations 48,244 360
3470 World 137 National
Robin S. Roberts

Robin S. Roberts

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 108 Citations 51,467 316
3550 World 143 National
Flávio Kapczinski

Flávio Kapczinski

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 108 Citations 38,563 690
3830 World 154 National
Jack Gauldie

Jack Gauldie

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 106 Citations 40,179 384
4593 World 181 National
David L. Sackett

David L. Sackett

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 101 Citations 122,434 308
4848 World 189 National
Lehana Thabane

Lehana Thabane

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 100 Citations 46,634 1,065
4877 World 190 National
Malcolm R. Sears

Malcolm R. Sears

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 100 Citations 42,119 418
5317 World 211 National
Amiram Gafni

Amiram Gafni

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 98 Citations 40,103 589
5390 World 213 National
Stephen M. Collins

Stephen M. Collins

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 98 Citations 34,107 418
5405 World 214 National
Joseph Beyene

Joseph Beyene

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 98 Citations 33,067 421
5493 World 218 National
Frank L. Graham

Frank L. Graham

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 97 Citations 55,371 254
5557 World 222 National
James D. Douketis

James D. Douketis

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 97 Citations 38,521 429
5709 World 228 National
Roman Jaeschke

Roman Jaeschke

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 96 Citations 113,540 254
5728 World 229 National
Geoffrey R. Norman

Geoffrey R. Norman

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 96 Citations 59,951 339
6286 World 255 National
R. Brian Haynes

R. Brian Haynes

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 94 Citations 46,140 318
6338 World 259 National
John G. Kelton

John G. Kelton

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 94 Citations 37,539 355
6602 World 269 National
Judah A. Denburg

Judah A. Denburg

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 93 Citations 39,323 382
6612 World 271 National
Frederick E. Hargreave

Frederick E. Hargreave

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 93 Citations 38,329 310
7153 World 284 National
Clive Kearon

Clive Kearon

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 91 Citations 60,274 290
7222 World 287 National
Richard H. Hunt

Richard H. Hunt

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 91 Citations 38,018 544
8150 World 317 National
George J. F. Heigenhauser

George J. F. Heigenhauser

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 89 Citations 22,768 314
8204 World 321 National
Eva Lonn

Eva Lonn

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 88 Citations 40,972 292
9104 World 354 National
Mark Loeb

Mark Loeb

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 86 Citations 29,793 405
9245 World 357 National
Gregory R. Steinberg

Gregory R. Steinberg

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 86 Citations 24,738 257
9387 World 363 National
Sam Schulman

Sam Schulman

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 85 Citations 46,321 520
9785 World 379 National
Timothy J. Whelan

Timothy J. Whelan

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 84 Citations 49,872 326
10691 World 412 National
Elizabeth F. Juniper

Elizabeth F. Juniper

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 82 Citations 41,975 188
10743 World 415 National
Lauren E. Griffith

Lauren E. Griffith

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 82 Citations 33,012 296
11150 World 438 National
Jan Brozek

Jan Brozek

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 81 Citations 70,345 204
11186 World 439 National
Michael Gent

Michael Gent

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 81 Citations 37,215 172
11187 World 440 National
Maureen O. Meade

Maureen O. Meade

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 81 Citations 37,033 324
11730 World 464 National
Morris A. Blajchman

Morris A. Blajchman

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 80 Citations 29,051 324
11838 World 467 National
Dina Brooks

Dina Brooks

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 80 Citations 24,531 470
11949 World 469 National
Norman L. Jones

Norman L. Jones

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 80 Citations 21,546 291
12272 World 489 National
David Wilkinson

David Wilkinson

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 79 Citations 26,222 484
12337 World 493 National
Robert B. Zipursky

Robert B. Zipursky

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 79 Citations 23,840 218
12338 World 494 National
Jerry Dolovich

Jerry Dolovich

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 79 Citations 23,823 265
12581 World 500 National
David A. Clark

David A. Clark

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 79 Citations 17,127 342
12672 World 504 National
Shrikant I. Bangdiwala

Shrikant I. Bangdiwala

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 78 Citations 29,526 452
12835 World 510 National
Meir Steiner

Meir Steiner

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 78 Citations 22,579 423
13337 World 535 National
Ronald D. Barr

Ronald D. Barr

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 77 Citations 22,738 482
14267 World 575 National
Shamir R. Mehta

Shamir R. Mehta

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 75 Citations 40,584 349
14322 World 581 National
Frederick A. Spencer

Frederick A. Spencer

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 75 Citations 27,588 282
14629 World 596 National
Marc G. Jeschke

Marc G. Jeschke

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 75 Citations 18,519 187
14902 World 614 National
Jim A. Julian

Jim A. Julian

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 74 Citations 26,835 233
15133 World 628 National
Gregory R. Pond

Gregory R. Pond

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 74 Citations 19,455 538
16345 World 682 National
Saroj Saigal

Saroj Saigal

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 72 Citations 19,000 253
17036 World 709 National
Manel Jordana

Manel Jordana

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 71 Citations 17,357 228
17522 World 732 National
Alexandra Papaioannou

Alexandra Papaioannou

McMaster University, Canada
D-index 70 Citations 18,898 427

Our research was coordinated by Imed Bouchrika, PhD, a computer scientist with a well-established record of collaboration on a number of international research projects with different partners from the academic community. His role was to make sure all data remained unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date.

We list only scientists having D-Index >= 70 within the area of Medicine. If you or other scholars are not listed, we appreciate if you can contact us.