The Story
UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, was founded in 1893 and has grown to become Western Pennsylvania's largest employer and health system. With 40 hospitals and over 95,000 employees, UPMC operates one of the largest integrated health delivery and research systems in the world, serving patients across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, and New York.
UPMC is renowned for world-class programs in transplant surgery, cancer treatment, and neurosurgery. The system operates major research facilities that advance medical knowledge and train the next generation of physicians. The integration of University of Pittsburgh medicine with UPMC clinical operations creates a powerful engine for medical innovation that benefits patients far beyond Pittsburgh. Major breakthroughs in organ transplantation and pioneering surgical techniques have established UPMC as a global destination for complex medical care.
Under CEO Leslie Davis, UPMC continues to expand its research mission, invest in digital health innovation, and strengthen partnerships with academic institutions. As Pittsburgh's largest employer, UPMC is a major driver of the region's economic health and a source of pride for the city's medical excellence.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
UPMC's identity is inseparable from Pittsburgh. The health system anchors Oakland as a medical and academic hub, drawing world-class talent and research funding to the city. The UPMC-Pitt partnership exemplifies how a great university and major hospital system can work together to advance medicine and transform a region.
Pittsburgh's reputation for quality healthcare is built on UPMC's commitment to research, innovation, and patient care. The system employs thousands of Pittsburghers and attracts medical professionals from around the globe. UPMC's investment in technology and digital health positions Pittsburgh as a center for healthcare innovation in the 21st century.