The University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine, also known as UChicago Medicine, is a prominent non-profit academic medical health system situated on the campus of the University of Chicago. With a history that began with its first hospital opening in 1927, it has evolved into an integrated system dedicated to a tripartite mission of patient care, research, and education. The system unites several key entities, including the University of Chicago Medical Center, the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, and Ingalls Memorial, a community-based hospital in Harvey, Illinois. This structure fosters a unique environment where interdisciplinary research and educational partnerships thrive, directly influencing patient care.

UChicago Medicine is renowned for its contributions to medical science and has been the professional home for numerous Nobel Prize laureates in Physiology or Medicine. Its physicians and researchers have been instrumental in shaping modern medicine, pioneering advancements in organ transplantation, cancer genetics, chemotherapy, and treatments for digestive diseases. The health system operates multiple inpatient hospitals and numerous outpatient clinics across the Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana, ensuring broad access to its services. Key facilities on its main Hyde Park campus include the Center for Care and Discovery, Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital, and the Comer Children's Hospital, which provides specialized pediatric care and houses a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The organization is consistently recognized for its high standards of patient safety and quality, earning top marks from organizations like The Leapfrog Group and recognition for its commitment to LGBTQ+ healthcare equality.