Basic Information
UW Medicine is one of the highest-ranked academic medical systems in the world. UW Medicine is committed to improving public health, training the next generation of doctors and scientists, leading one of the largest and most comprehensive medical research programs globally, and providing outstanding care to patients worldwide. The four hospitals of the University of Washington School of Medicine — Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, and Valley Medical Center — receive more than 64,000 patients annually. UW Medicine is a network of hospital- and clinic-based outpatient clinics, including 12 community clinics of the University of Washington, serving over 1.3 million patients each year.