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Read the 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.
In the latest issue of Northwestern Medicine magazine, read about our biggest scientific discoveries of 2019, the new chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, the new Center for Arrhythmia Research, and the relentless search for cures for rare gynecologic cancers.
This fall, Northwestern marks 150 years since women could enroll as undergraduate students. In light of this milestone, teams around the medical school are working to recognize, celebrate, and honor the vast contributions to medicine and society made by women at Feinberg.
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and training 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.
