Boston Medical Center is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center in Boston, Massachusetts. It serves as the city's indispensable hospital and the largest safety-net hospital in New England, providing comprehensive care in over 70 specialties and subspecialties. The institution's mission is principally to provide exceptional care for any and every person, functioning as a national model for caring for traditionally underserved populations.
As an academic medical center, BMC is a significant recipient of research funding. It is the 19th largest recipient of NIH funding among independent U.S. hospitals, with over $110 million in sponsored research funding. This supports the development of innovative treatments and its role as a teaching institution.
The medical center's approach extends beyond direct clinical care to address social determinants of health. It operates specific programs, including a hospital-based rooftop farm, a teaching kitchen, and a food pantry. Further initiatives focus on supporting economic mobility, housing, and transportation for its patient population.
