University of Chicago School of Medicine&International Medical Cooperation Project

• by EVOMT
• 2023-02-21

University of Chicago Medical School

Hospital Introduction

The University of Chicago School of Medicine is a leading academic medical institution with a history dating back to 1927, including:

Department of Biological Sciences:

·Associated with 12 Nobel laureates in physiology or medicine;

·452 National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded projects.

Pritzker Medical College:

·One of the few medical schools located on university campuses in the United States;

· US News & The World Report Medical School ranks in the top 20.

University of Chicago Medical Center:

·Through over 40 institutions and centers, including NCI designated comprehensive cancer centers and Comer Children's Hospital, we provide comprehensive primary and professional care for adults and children.

Overview:

·4 sets of inpatient facilities

·10 outpatient care facilities

·48 operating rooms

·1296 beds

·2800 nurses

·1300 attending physicians

·954173 annual outpatient visits

·29000 surgical cases per year

Awards and Certifications

1. It has obtained comprehensive recognition from the Joint Committee, which is a leading national recognition and certification organization for healthcare organizations.

UChicago Medicine has also received special certifications from the Joint Commission for the following projects:

(1) Comprehensive Stroke Center: The first Chicago hospital designated as a comprehensive stroke center, which is a certification level reserved for institutions that treat complex stroke cases.

(2) Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Certification: Obtained certification for VAD after a rigorous review process.

3. Leapfrog Group

Won the Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety "A" Award for the 22nd consecutive time; UChicago Medicine has achieved the highest score for two consecutive years.

4. Cell Therapy Certification

UChicago Medicine It is the first medical center certified by the Cell Therapy Certification Foundation in Illinois to provide adult and child cell therapy services, including autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation therapy, bone marrow and mononuclear blood collection and processing services, and prepare cell therapy products.

5. Approved cystic fibrosis centers

The Adult and Child Cystic Fibrosis Program is recognized by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which conducts annual reviews to ensure optimal care is provided.

6. Certified by the Association for Pulmonary Hypertension

UChicago Medicine's Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center is the first center in Illinois to be recognized by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.

Comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute of the United States

The Comprehensive Cancer Center has more than 200 of the most outstanding talents in the field of cancer research, and is the only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute in Illinois.

8. Gerontology and Excellence Training Center

UChicago Medicine is a center of excellence in geriatric medicine and training designated by the John A. Hartford Foundation.

9. Top teaching hospitals

Ranked as a top teaching hospital by Leapfrog Group for the fifth time.

10. Excellent care

Received the prestigious Magnet Recognition Program title from the American Nurse Accreditation Center, recognizing the highest standards of excellence in nursing and professional performance in various fields, including evidence-based practice and research, education, ethics, leadership, and collaboration.

11. Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association

Received the Gold Award for Quality Achievement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, as well as the Association's Stroke Honor Roll Award.

12. Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Pulmonary Oxygenation (ECMO) Center of Excellence

In vitro Life Support Organization (ELSO) recognizes UChicago Medicine as the Center of Excellence for Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Pulmonary Oxygenation (ECMO), Pediatric ECMO The program received the ELSO Gold Award for Outstanding Life Support.

13. QOPI for top cancer care ® authentication

We started from QOPI ® The Certification Program, LLC received its third three-year recertification. QOPI ® The practice of designating a certification plan stamp is not only critical QOPI ® The score on quality indicators is higher than the threshold and meets the safety standards for chemotherapy established by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Cancer Nursing Society.

14. List of Best Obstetrical Hospitals

Selected from the "Best Obstetrical Hospital" list released by Money.com and The Leapfrog Group this fall.

Clinical Center of Excellence

Comprehensive Cancer Center

·"American News and World Report" ranks in the field of cancer treatment nationwide;

·Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the Illinois NCI;

·Selected as the main academic venue for participation in the NCI National Clinical Trial Network (over 1000 patients participate in over 300 open treatment trials each year).

⏴ Transplantation and Cell Therapy Plan

·The first site in the United States to obtain FDA approval for CAR T cell therapy certification for specific blood cancers in adults and children. To date, more than 150 patients have been transfused;

·More than 200 bone marrow/stem cell transplants are performed annually.

Comprehensive Cancer Center

UChicago Medicine We have the best talents in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery in China. We are renowned for our expertise in complex cardiovascular diseases and have nationally renowned heart transplantation, bloodless heart surgery, and robotic heart surgery projects, including:

·More than 1000 cardiac transplants;

·The world's most experienced multi organ transplant project;

·Superior survival rate of heart transplantation;

·More than 300 cases of heart surgery without blood;

·Pioneer in robotic cardiac surgery, having completed over 2000 operations;

·One of the world's most experienced epicardial ablation physicians.

"Neuroscience Center"

·Comprehensive Stroke Center of the Joint Committee on Accreditation of Medical Institutions (JCAHO);

·National Association of Epilepsy Centers, Level 4 Epilepsy Center;

·Information and Referral Center of the American Parkinson's Disease Association;

·Hundreds of brain and spinal tumor surgeries are performed every year;

·Adopt image guided minimally invasive laser ablation and multiple radiation therapies;

·The first center of excellence for cerebral cavernous vascular malformations (CCM) in China;

·One of the first hospitals to use drug pumps and spinal and brain electrodes to treat Parkinson's disease;

·Extensive experience in performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

Musculoskeletal center

·It is a leading orthopedic oncology project for the treatment of tumors and cancer, with an outstanding history of over 50 years;

·The regional leader in minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery and one of the few centers that use robotic technology in spinal cases;

·One of the leading robotic hip and knee replacement surgery centers in China, and the only training center in the Midwest.

Pediatric Nursing at Comer Children's Hospital

The University of Chicago Medical Komer Children's Hospital provides innovative medical services for children with medical problems. Combine advanced technology with the concept of family centered and caring for children to develop national standards for children.

The center is:

·It is one of the centers providing I131-MIBG treatment for patients with neuroblastoma;

·The first site in the United States to obtain FDA approval for CAR T cell therapy certification for specific blood cancers in adults and children; To date, more than 150 patients have received infusion;

·One of the most experienced pediatric epilepsy centers in China;

·Our unique treatment options include ketogenic diet, vagal nerve stimulation (VNS), MRI guided stereotactic electroencephalography (SEEG), and laser ablation surgery;

·One of the world's most comprehensive centers for pediatric patients with celiac disease;

·The world's first robotic bladder reconstruction for children.

International Cooperation Projects

UChicago Medicine's clinical and administrative experts are committed to sharing best practices in medicine and hospital operations with other hospitals around the world, providing customized practical education and training programs to meet the specific needs of international healthcare organizations and professionals.

Leadership Education

UChicago Medicine Through customized projects such as hospital executive training and nursing leadership education, our experts share expertise and best practices in hospital management and operations with healthcare leaders from around the world.

Clinical Observation Plan

UChicago Medicine provides international doctors, nurses, and professional medical personnel with the opportunity to observe various clinical specialties, enabling them to understand clinical practice and management.

Global Clinical Conference

UChicago Medicine cooperates with selected global partners to organize clinical conferences and webinars to share clinical expertise and knowledge with clinicians around the world.

Hospital Management Training

UChicago Medicine Provide unique experiences for students at different levels, including management leaders and junior employees, through lectures, discussions, and on-site tracking to learn best practices in hospital management and operations. The training is tailored to specific needs, with completion times ranging from one to four weeks.