Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor. It includes the University of Michigan Medical School, which was established in 1850, and University Hospital, the first university-owned hospital in the U.S., opened in 1869. The center has a rich history of innovation in medical education and patient care, including the admission of the first female medical students at a major U.S. medical school in 1870 and the development of a four-year medical curriculum. Michigan Medicine provides a wide range of clinical services through its specialized hospitals and outpatient centers. University Hospital offers general and specialized care, while C.S. Mott Children's Hospital focuses on pediatric services and Women's Hospital provides maternity and women's health care. The organization also includes the VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, which serves veterans. With a commitment to science-based medicine, Michigan Medicine impacts hundreds of thousands of lives annually through its comprehensive care, research initiatives, and medical training programs.