History
Our history of patient care began more than two centuries ago with the founding of the nation’s first hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, in 1751 and the nation's first medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1765. Penn Medicine has pioneered medical frontiers with a staff comprised of innovators who have dedicated their lives to advancing medicine through excellence in education, research and patient care.
When you choose Penn Medicine, you benefit from more than two centuries of the highest standards in patient care, education and research. The caliber of comfort and individual attention you receive is unmatched by any other hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region.
National Recognition
We are consistently recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in health care. The cornerstone of our reputation is our medical and support staff, who choose to dedicate their careers to serving the needs of our patients and community.
Top in the Nation: U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Penn Medicine is proud to once again have its hospitals ranked among the top in the nation, with the combined Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian Medical Center named #1 in the Philadelphia region, by U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 Honor Roll of Best Hospitals.
Providing the Community with Resources
We promote innovation and teaching excellence. We advance medical science through research and create the next generation of leaders in medicine. The results of these efforts are passed directly onto you, our patients.
Visit the Health and Wellness blog to learn how we're working towards an even more precise and personalized practice of health care.
Health Equity Initiative at Penn Medicine
At Penn, we strive to provide high quality and family-centered care for our patients and the community, and support an inclusive workforce and clinical learning environment for our employees. Learn more about our Health Equity Initiative.