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Rush University Medical Center is an academic medical center that includes a 671-bed hospital serving adults and children, the 61-bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center and Rush University. For more than 180 years, the Medical Center has been leading the way in developing innovative and often life-saving treatments. Today, Rush is a thriving center for basic and clinical research, with physicians and scientists involved in hundreds of research projects developing and testing the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices. The Medical Center also offers more than 70 highly selective residency and fellowship programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. In addition to its mission in patient care, education and research, the Medical Center maintains a strong commitment to the community. Rush reaches out to the Chicago community through offerings such as the Rush Community Services Initiatives Program, an umbrella for several student-led outreach programs designed to address the social and health care needs of residents in neighboring communities.

Our mission is to better understand cancer’s causes, to develop treatments for cancer, and to prevent cancer through research, clinical care, education, and community engagement. This is accomplished through innovative clinical and research programs that emphasize collaboration among a diverse and dedicated team of outstanding basic, translational, clinical, and population researchers and trainees. We are one of two NCI-designated cancer centers in the state and one of 51 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation.

At GBMC HealthCare, we are committed to delivering the care we would want for our own loved ones. As a comprehensive system of care, GBMC HealthCare unites three integrated work systems: GBMC (Greater Baltimore Medical Center), GBMC Health Partners, and Gilchrist, to meet the diverse needs of patients and families across the Baltimore region. Our Mission (what we do, every day) At every stage of life, we provide the care that we would want for our loved ones. Our Vision (where we're headed) To be a highly coordinated system of care, trusted for excellence in delivering the highest quality of life for all. Our Values (how we show up) - G.R.E.A.T. - Growth: I am committed to continuous development to advance excellence, innovation, and the future of healthcare. - Respect: I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment. I will always act ethically, with honesty and integrity. - Excellence: I will strive for superior performance and a patient-centered approach in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others. - Accountability: I will set goals and measure outcomes and results that support organizational goals. I will take ownership to solve problems. I will always protect the patient and my fellow colleagues. - Teamwork: I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed. I will help in the education of the next generation of healthcare workers.