Company Profile
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
Company Overview
The University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse community focused on education and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. We embrace and embody an inclusive culture where faculty and staff feel valued and have the opportunity to add value, making the U a great place to pursue your passions and grow your career.
Company History
The 21st Century and Today
The University entered its present phase in 2001 when Donna E. Shalala became its fifth president. President Shalala was the longest serving Secretary of Health and Human Services in U.S. history. She served in the Clinton Administration from 1993-2000 and oversaw a $600 billion budget. Prior to that, she was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin – Madison for six years, the first woman ever to head a Big Ten University. President Shalala also served as president of Hunter College, The City University of New York, for seven years. President Shalala, who spearheaded extraordinary progress in all areas, stepped down as president in May 2015.
On October 16, 2003, the University announced Momentum: The Campaign for the University of Miami, the most far-reaching and ambitious comprehensive campaign in its history. The historic fundraising drive surpassed its $1 billion goal in January 2006, a year and a half ahead of schedule, and the University established a new goal to raise an additional $250 million by the end of 2007. The campaign came to end December 31, 2007, having raised $1.4 billion‹making UM the first university in Florida to successfully mount a billion-dollar campaign.
For the sixth year in a row the University of Miami was ranked in the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges issue. In the 2015 report, UM is ranked No. 48 in the National Universities category. Under President Shalala’s leadership the University experienced an extraordinary rise in these popular rankings, up from No. 67 in 2001. U.S. News also listed several UM graduate programs in its 2014 America’s Best Graduate Schools rankings.
In 2012 the University publicly launched Momentum2: The Breakthrough Campaign for the University of Miami, a $1.6 billion initiative to support academic resources, learning opportunities, and strategic initiatives throughout the University. The campaign goal was reached in May 2015.
In Fall 2014 the University enrolled 16,774 students in 115 bachelor’s, 104 master’s, and 63 doctoral programs. Student selectivity for incoming freshmen continues to be highly competitive, with a mean SAT score of 1320; about half graduated in the top 5 percent of their high school class and 66 percent graduated in the top 10 percent. Enrolled students represent all 50 states and 121 other countries. UM alumni live in all 50 states and 154 countries; more than 49,000 in Miami-Dade County.
In April 2015 Dr. Julio Frenk, dean at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mexico’s former minister of health, was named the University’s sixth president. A noted leader in global public health and a renowned scholar and academic, President Frenk assumed the presidency on August 16. The University's first Hispanic president, Frenk views Miami as uniquely positioned as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, and the University to be a leader in discourse throughout the hemisphere and beyond.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ranked Nation's No. 1 in Ophthalmology for 20th Time
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Health System has been ranked again as the nation’s best in ophthalmology by U.S News & World Report. This year marks the 20th time, and the 18th consecutive year, that Bascom Palmer has received the No. 1 ranking since the publication began surveying U.S. physicians for its annual “Best Hospitals” rankings 32 years ago.
“Our goal is to deliver the best possible vision care to patients throughout our diverse South Florida community and around the world,” said Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. “We are committed to equity in healthcare, and our team is reaching out to marginalized neighborhoods to provide screening and access to appropriate vision care.”
Bascom Palmer is also a leader in deploying telehealth services and hybrid visits that allow patients to receive vision evaluations, consultations and follow-up care in the comfort and convenience of their homes, said Dr. Alfonso.
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute – as part of the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth, the University of Miami Health System – has been able to deliver specialized vision care to infected and non-infected patients,” added Dr. Alfonso. “In fact, clinical protocols developed at our academic medical center showed above-average outcomes for UHealth patients.”
Meanwhile, Bascom Palmer continues to advance education, research and clinical care in collaboration with other vision professionals and industry partners throughout the world. For instance, the Institute’s Global Center for Ophthalmic Education offers video and in-person programs attracting a worldwide audience.
Bascom Palmer is also actively involved in national initiatives to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in ophthalmology training. In addition, Bascom Palmer’s ophthalmology residency program was again ranked the best in the United States by Doximity, an online professional network for U.S. physicians. “This honor is a testament to the quality of our educational program, and the outstanding care that our alumni provide in their communities,” said Dr. Alfonso.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on data from nearly 5,000 medical centers and survey responses from more than 30,000 physicians. The 2021-2022 Best Hospital rankings are accessible at https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings and in the U.S. News “Best Hospitals” 2021 guidebook.
Benefits
Employees of the University Of Miami Hospital and Clinics can attend the University of Miami at 100% discount on tuition. Some fees apply. A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.
The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs.
Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, UM is a major research university engaged in $324 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.