Brigham by the Numbers
Who We Are
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Boston with a legacy of providing expert care, conducting life-changing research, educating the next generation of healthcare leaders, and caring for communities near and far.
We serve patients and families from across New England, throughout the nation, and from 120 countries worldwide. We are a founding member of Mass General Brigham, a single, integrated healthcare system that consists of 16 member institutions.
The Brigham community includes:
- 18,630 employees strong, including clinical staff and allied health professionals
- 2,082 attending physicians
- 4,426 registered nurses

World-Class Patient Care
Every day, people from around the world turn to the Brigham for our unparalleled care and expertise. From common conditions to complex diseases, our extraordinary caregivers are committed to providing every patient with compassionate care informed by the latest research.
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An international leader in virtually every area of medicine, the Brigham is dedicated to making the world a healthier, safer, and more equitable place for our patients, their loved ones, and each other.
Inpatient admissions
Outpatient visits
Births

Groundbreaking Discoveries and Innovation
In labs and clinics across the Brigham, the brightest minds in science and medicine are working together to unravel the mysteries behind diseases and conditions that affect millions worldwide. Discoveries made here transform care for people everywhere.
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For more than 25 years, the Brigham has ranked among the top three independent hospitals nationwide for National Institutes of Health support—underscoring the extraordinary caliber of research underway at the Brigham and the expertise of the scientists leading this work. At the heart of our research enterprise is the Brigham Research Institute, which supports all of our investigators and research activities, from fundamental bench science to clinical innovations.
Researchers
FY23 research funding
Active clinical trials

Exceptional Medical Education
One of the Brigham’s defining hallmarks is our long-standing commitment to medical education. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, the Brigham provides a rigorous and rewarding training environment to students, residents, fellows, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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Our Brigham Education Institute facilitates the design and implementation of our educational offerings, undertakes relevant research, and provides access to resources and professional development opportunities for our educators.
Medical students
Residents and fellows
Training programs
All data is of September 30, 2023, and includes both Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.
