
Why Feinberg?
Our campus, in one of the world's most dynamic and diverse cities, offers an exciting place to live and train.
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Read StoryIn the heart of downtown Chicago, Feinberg invites students, faculty and staff to be part of a forward-thinking institution committed to improving human health through education and discovery.
Our campus, in one of the world's most dynamic and diverse cities, offers an exciting place to live and train.
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Feinberg continues to rise in US News & World Report rankings of the best research-oriented medical schools in the country.
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Our faculty members contribute to a thriving research enterprise, with work often published in high-impact journals.
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We pursue a deep and shared understanding of diversity and inclusion issues faced in academia and medicine.
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At Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we’re inspired by possibility and undaunted by complexity. Go inside our world-class laboratories and classrooms and meet our leaders, who are dedicated to improving the future of all human health.
David M. Sabatini, MD, PhD, professor of biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology known for his landmark discoveries in the area of cell signaling and growth regulation, is the recipient of the 2020 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science at Northwestern University.
In the latest issue of Northwestern Medicine magazine, read about Northwestern investigators uncovering health disparities while advocating for health equity; Northwestern Medicine’s new Gender Pathways Program; the new Starzl Academy, which provides resources to train the next generation of physician-scientists; and more.
Women make up over half of our medical students and trainees; lead over $200 million in funded research and represent over 100 senior leaders at Feinberg. Learn more about the contribution of women at our medical school: those trailblazers of the past; the chairs, chiefs and investigators of today; and the trainees and students who are developing into medicine’s future leaders.
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.
All members of the Northwestern University community should be free from harassment and discrimination, and we intend to uphold our values. If any member of the community feels they have been treated unfairly because of their race, country of origin or where they have traveled, please reach out to the Office of Equity.
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