Yale Medicine Achieves Top Rankings in National and State Healthcare Evaluations
On February 4, 2025, the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) celebrated a significant achievement as its affiliated healthcare facility, Yale Medicine (YM), ranked third among medical institutions nationwide by Castle Connolly, a well-known healthcare research organization. In Connecticut, YM holds the top position, highlighting its leadership in the medical field.
Margaret McGovern, MD, PhD, who serves as the CEO of Yale Medicine and the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs at YSM, expressed pride in the accomplishment, stating, "We are honored to receive this recognition on a national level, which affirms our commitment to providing outstanding specialized medical services. Our ongoing pursuit of healthcare advancement involves actively exploring innovative therapies and enhancing treatment outcomes for every patient. This commitment remains unwavering. We work closely with the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) to consistently strive for excellence and set higher standards for patient care."
In addition to the impressive overall ranking, Yale Medicine excelled in several specific medical specialties:
- - Cancer: Tied for second place
- - Pediatrics: Second place
- - Surgery: Third place
- - Dermatology: Fourth place
- - Cardiology and Vascular Surgery: Fourth place
YM has achieved remarkable success within Connecticut, as it leads in specialties such as cancer, dermatology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, pediatrics, surgery, and urology. Furthermore, YNHHS, a strategic partner of YM, ranked eighth nationally and second within the state.
The individual hospitals under YNHHS, including the York Street campus and the Children’s Hospital, also performed excellently, being recognized as the first and second best hospitals in Connecticut, respectively.
Castle Connolly's rankings are part of its annual awards program, which celebrates organizations and hospitals that provide exceptional healthcare services delivered by top-tier physicians.
About Yale Medicine
Yale Medicine serves as the clinical teaching practice for Yale School of Medicine, housing over 1,770 physicians dedicated to advancing medical innovation. Their multifaceted roles include patient care, groundbreaking research for novel therapies, and training the next generation of doctors. The collaboration between physicians and researchers ensures that the highest quality of care is delivered to patients.
Yale Medicine, in partnership with Yale New Haven Health System and Northeast Medical Group, offers comprehensive destination healthcare services. Their clinical teams are committed to providing outstanding patient care every day, driven by expertise, cutting-edge technology, and cross-disciplinary medical solutions. Yale Medicine continues to be at the forefront of healthcare, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and medical research.
Yale Medicine's prestigious rankings and dedication to healthcare innovation solidify its position as a leading healthcare institution, not only in Connecticut but also across the nation, reaffirming its mission to enhance health and well-being through exceptional medical service.