About the School

The Feinberg School of Medicine plays a significant part in the vibrant educational and cultural community of Northwestern University, an independent private institution founded in 1851. The Feinberg School—one of Northwestern's 11 colleges and schools—stands out among the nation's research-intensive medical schools. Consistently receiving high marks in U.S. News & World Report surveys, the medical school attracts smart, multi-talented, dedicated people as members of its faculty, staff, and student body.

The faculty of the Feinberg School now totals  4,134. Of these, 1,642 are full time, 200 part time, 1,442 contributed service, and 284 research. In addition, 233 emeritus, 198 adjunct, 1 visiting, 97 coterminous (an appoinment given to chief residents, fellows, and others), and 37 clinical associates are included.

The University, primarily through the Feinberg School, is part of the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, an academic medical center focusing on the three key missions of education, research, and clinical services. Other McGaw members are Children's Memorial Medical Center, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Medical students and residents receive some of their education at these hospitals, and nearly all attending staff members have faculty appointments at the Feinberg School.

Related Links 

Feinberg School Annual Report 2005-06

Feinberg School Annual Report 2004-05

Feinberg School Annual Report 2003-04

Feinberg School Annual Report 2002-03

Feinberg School Annual Report 2001-02

Northwestern University

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Children's Memorial Medical Center

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (formerly VA Chicago Health Care System)