University Medical Center Groningen
The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is one of the largest hospitals in the Netherlands. It is also the largest employer in the north of the Netherlands. The UMCG has more than 12,000 staff, who work in patient care and leading academic research, with a focus on healthy and active ageing. In the fields of teaching and research, the UMCG works closely with the University of Groningen. Each year, approximately 3,400 students train as doctors, dentists or movement scientists. Patients attend the UMCG for highly specialized diagnosis, examination or treatment. All patients in the north of the Netherlands who have complicated or unusual disorders are eventually referred to the UMCG. High-quality care is always based on the latest insights, and is provided by the best doctors and nurses. Together with support staff, in their day-to-day work they focus on achieving a single, shared goal: building the future of health.