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 in Miami, Florida, has served the community for decades as a leading hospital and referral center. Since 1952, the Public Health Trust has maintained a basic affiliation agreement with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, supported by an annual operating agreement that outlines responsibilities and the services provided by each organization. With more than 1,550 licensed beds, Jackson Memorial stands out as a major tertiary care destination and a hub for medical research. The hospital’s clinical connection with the medical school is strengthened by the 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, many programs and services are closely integrated, helping Jackson Memorial continue to expand its impact across Miami and the wider region. For local families and patients seeking advanced hospital care and research-driven medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital is a trusted name in healthcare.