Upstate Facts. . .

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is one of 125 academic medical centers in the United States.

Academic medical centers — which are built around medical schools and teaching hospitals — lead the nation in conducting biomedical research, educating health professionals, and providing the most advanced care to patients.

Through its four colleges: Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing, Upstate Medical University trains physicians, research scientists, nurses and health care professionals. With the 350-bed University Hospital, an extensive network of specialty services, and a rapidly expanding research division, Upstate Medical University serves as a source of medical leadership for Central New York and beyond.

Upstate Medical University also provides the community with a ready supply of highly educated health professionals, infuses new funds into the economy through its research endeavors, and makes its superior patient care available to anyone in need.

As the county’s largest employer, Upstate Medical University has a powerful and positive impact on the quality of life in Central New York.