The Mass General Difference

Massachusetts General Hospital was founded to care for Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and to become the first teaching hospital of Harvard University's new medical school. By fostering a culture of collaboration and education, advancing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to the diverse communities we serve, we remain at the forefront of medicine.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion honors our communities, and a strong focus on equity enables us to serve, heal, educate, and innovate at the highest level. Our priority is the health of patients near and far. Working as one team, we remain focused on providing every patient with high-quality, compassionate care.

World-Class Patient Care

Mass General is consistently ranked among the nation's leading hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its recognition in 13 specialties reflects the breadth and depth of our expertise. Patients rate their experiences highly, and nearly all say they are likely to recommend us to others. We also consistently receive strong ratings from professional organizations. Our recognitions include:

American Nurses Credentialing Center recognition for excellence in Magnet® hospital nursing

Society of Thoracic Surgeons recognition for excellence in cardiothoracic surgery

The Joint Commission recognition for excellence in stroke care and Comprehensive Stroke Center certification

An “A” grade for quality and safety from The Leapfrog Group in 2019

Mass General is a research leader with a research enterprise of more than $1 billion and the largest hospital-based research program by NIH funding. Our research spans more than 30 clinical departments and centers. Approximately 1,200 clinical trials are underway at Mass General at any given time. Our research drives discoveries and breakthroughs in basic and clinical science that lead to new and improved treatments for patients locally and globally. From January through December 2019, Mass General researchers led the Nature Index list of healthcare organizations by publishing more articles in high-impact journals than any other U.S. hospital.

Mass General patients have access to a large network of physicians, nearly all Harvard Medical School faculty members and many leaders in their fields. Our multidisciplinary care teams are known worldwide for innovation in cancer, digestive disorders, neuroscience, heart disease, orthopedics, transplantation, urologic conditions, and trauma care. They bring specialists from across the hospital together to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care. MassGeneral Hospital for Children also offers a full range of pediatric healthcare, from primary care to advanced treatment for complex and rare conditions.

Setting Standards for Quality and Safety

Safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity—the six principles established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine—form the foundation of Mass General's approach to quality and safety. We measure performance, set ambitious goals, and track progress to sustain excellence. We compare our performance with local and national benchmarks in key quality and safety areas to ensure the highest-quality and safest care.

A Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital

Mass General is not only Harvard Medical School's original teaching hospital but also its largest, and nearly all our active physicians serve on the faculty. We are committed to training and mentoring the next generation of international leaders in science and medicine, with opportunities for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. These talented people bring diverse skills and perspectives that generate fresh, innovative ideas for patient care.

Serving Our Neighbors Locally and Globally

Mass General was founded to serve our neighbors and people in need, and that commitment is as strong today as it was two centuries ago; only the meaning of “neighbor” has changed. Our community now extends far beyond Boston. We partner with communities close to home and across oceans to establish, improve, and sustain healthcare services and advance the health and well-being of those who live and work there.