Woodruff Health Sciences Center

Transforming Health

Emory is transforming health through education, discovery, prevention, and care. Our Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) is a leading academic health sciences center guided by evidence, committed to critical inquiry, and fueled by the creative spirit. At WHSC, we're dedicated to improving lives and providing hope at home and throughout the world. 

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Driving Health Forward

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Health Education

Emory empowers all students to discover and grow both in and out of the classroom. With access to top-ranked programs and a wide range of practice settings, students can count on real-world experience.

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Health Research

Our multidisciplinary research centers are fueled by a focus on health care innovation. From our research that helped develop angioplasty, stents, and off-pump heart surgery to the groundbreaking HIV/AIDS drugs invented here, Emory breakthroughs heal and improve lives.

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Patient Care

Our ultimate service to humanity is to improve the health and lives of every one of our patients. Emory's transformative care model is rooted in innovation, excellence, and integrity, and supported by an eminent staff of experts with a passion for their patients.

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Global Impact

With today's most pressing global health issues, Emory is dedicated to making groundbreaking change. As a founder and leader of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes, we help guide a partnership of more than 100 public health institutes around the world.

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In the Community

Service is in Emory's DNA. Whether it's by creating more than 33,000 jobs in the city or providing more than $148 million in charity care, we work for the greater good across our campus and community.

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Institutes & Centers

Emory's faculty and thought leaders are the backbone of our multidisciplinary centers, all dedicated to pursuing game-changing scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.

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By the Numbers

25%
Of Georgia physicians are trained at Emory
400+
Experts at Emory Brain Health Center
$813M
Annual community benefit
425
Provider locations in the Emory Healthcare Network
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