Jackson Memorial Hospital

Since 1952, the Public Health Trust has had a basic affiliation agreement with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, supplemented by an annual operating agreement, which sets forth the responsibilities of and the services to be provided by each party.

With more than 1,550 licensed beds, Jackson Memorial Hospital is both a referral center and a magnet for medical research.

Of the nearly 1,000 full-time faculty members of the medical school, more than 600 are doctors engaged in clinical practice who have been granted medical staff privileges and can admit patients to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

While Jackson Memorial and the University of Miami operate as independent institutions, many of the services and programs offered at the hospital and medical school have become closely integrated. This relationship has enabled Jackson Memorial to develop as a major tertiary care center, benefiting both the community and the region it serves.

Jackson Memorial Hospital, a leading hospital in the Global Business Listing category, has served its community since 1952 through a foundational affiliation between the Public Health Trust and the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. This partnership is supported by an annual operating agreement that defines responsibilities and the services provided by each party, helping strengthen clinical care, coordination, and long-term collaboration. With more than 1,550 licensed beds, Jackson Memorial Hospital functions as both a referral center and a magnet for medical research. The hospital’s clinical strength is reinforced by the University of Miami medical school’s nearly 1,000 full-time faculty members, including more than 600 doctors who are engaged in clinical practice, hold medical staff privileges, and can admit patients to Jackson Memorial. While Jackson Memorial and the University of Miami operate as independent institutions, their services and programs are closely integrated, supporting Jackson Memorial’s growth as a major tertiary care center. Committed to serving patients and advancing healthcare locally and regionally, Jackson Memorial Hospital offers a collaborative environment where clinical practice and research work together to benefit the community it serves.