About Us

Building on Our Past. Looking Forward to the Future.

We’re standing on the shoulders of our past discoveries to find new ways to understand, diagnose, treat, manage and prevent many human diseases, as well as to reduce inequity wherever we find it.

Mission and Vision
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Past, Present & Future

Ever Forward

From the University of Michigan’s founding in 1817 and our beginnings as the U-M medical school in 1848, to today's innovations in research and patient care, we've used our expanding knowledge to build an academic medical center that strives toward an ever-healthier future.

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History

We stand on the shoulders of the incredible innovations that came before. Discover how our rich history of firsts guides our future.

Explore our history
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Leadership

Learn more about our leaders' bold vision for a future fueled by diversity, innovation, scientific and medical excellence, and leading-edge education.

Meet our leaders
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Building for the Future

University of Michigan Health is bringing advanced specialty care closer to home for families in Oakland County and beyond, with a projected opening date of Spring 2027.

Eisenberg Troy Center for Specialty Care
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Health Advancement

Learn how Health Advancement partners with stakeholders across the organization to develop and monitor health equity, pathways and a thriving culture across patient care, education and research.

Learn about Health Advancement
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D. Dan & Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion

U-M Health's newest hospital, the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion, welcomed its first patients on Sunday, November 23, after a decade of planning and hard work.

Learn more about the Pavilion
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The Michigan Difference

By the Numbers 2025

While true growth can only be seen in the lives of our patients, learners and community members, numbers tell part of our story.
2.98M
Outpatient Clinic Visits
870
Survival Flight Missions
100+
Residency & Fellowship Programs
1,885
Active Clinical Trials