Only 15 hospitals in the nation can say they are among the top major teaching hospitals -- and Washington Hospital Center is the only one in Washington, DC. According to independent health data firm HCIA and the cable Health Channel, the 100 top hospitals in the nation include Washington Hospital Center. And, of those 100 top hospitals, only 15 are major teaching hospitals.

Holding a place in this elite list confirms that Washington Hospital Center provides the best in quality care for you and your family. It also goes to prove why experience is the difference in everything we do. Not only does a place among this list demonstrate quality care, but as a major teaching hospital, Washington Hospital Center has the latest in technology and is on the leading edge of new knowledge, innovative procedures and care.

In fact, Washington Hospital Center is home to one of the nation's most renowned cardiac programs and cancer centers, and is a top facility in women's services, transplantation, burn, trauma and eye care. As a package, Washington Hospital Center has always been a national leader.

The Washington Hospital Center’s Medical and Surgical Fellowship Nursing Programs have been the foundation for new graduate and RN training for most of the critical care units. All training programs are run by experienced clinical educators who oversee both the classroom and clinical orientation components.