What British universities are known in the US?

Another thing too to keep in mind is that the graduate of any American medical school who passes boards is a doctor. (and will be doing at least pretty well).

Yes, the MD-PhD programs are concentrated at the top med schools, but most doctors aren’t going to be doing significant research.

On the other hand, if you’re not getting a philosophy degree from an elite school, you should ask yourself why you are doing it.