Why this Matters

Communities, individuals and health systems across Minnesota depend on the University's strong medical and health sciences training, research and patient care

Why This Matters: Minnesota's Healthcare Workforce

The University of Minnesota trains 70% of Minnesota's health care professionals, including 70% of physicians, 60% of pharmacists, 73% of dentists, 69% of public health professionals and 70% of doctors of veterinary medicine. We also have the second largest full-time Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the country. Over 3500 health professionals, students and learners are trained each year.

Health systems across Minnesota depend on the University to teach and train the future healthcare professionals of our state. Our students across all health professions learn, work, and collaborate together. Our graduates go on to better their communities, heal both animal and human patients, and develop life-changing treatments and cures.

We are among the top schools for the most graduates practicing in rural areas—and have recently expanded this focus through our CentraCare Regional Campus in St. Cloud.

Why This Matters: Medical Advances

The University of Minnesota is home to researchers who improve health and save lives. From breakthrough to development, concept to clinical trial, we have the expertise to tackle complex health problems that cannot be solved from one perspective alone. With our legacy of innovation in academic health, we are driven to meet the diverse health needs of Minnesota and beyond.

We are finding better and faster ways to translate our laboratory research into clinical trials for patients—often the only path to new treatments and cures.
We have 887 active clinical trials across a range of conditions and diseases, many aimed at finding new treatments that will improve patient care, improve wellbeing and extend lives.
We also collaborate with industry partners to advance life-changing innovations and discoveries that contribute to people’s health in Minnesota and around the globe.

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Why This Matters: Patient Care

The University of Minnesota provides care based on current research and cutting-edge technologies. Innovations in patient care happen in academic settings, where groundbreaking work by dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, veterinarians and other health professionals is redefining health care.

We serve over 1 million patients—including Minnesotans from all 87 counties.
The University is a destination for clinical care, with more than 3,250 providers across 100 medical and surgical specialties.

Learn more about the University's full range of healthcare services for adults, children, and animals