The institution has secured the **No. 1 ranking** in the region and is one of 20 hospitals nationwide to receive the **Honor Roll** designation for exceptional patient care, according to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report **Best Hospitals** survey.
The institution is introducing a groundbreaking **Emerging Artists Program** designed to amplify **diverse voices and perspectives**, which will introduce three pioneering installations by **visionary artists** from spring 2025 to fall 2026.
The institution offers a range of research opportunities, including the chance to **invent the future of care** through education and research opportunities offered through the School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as being part of a **billion-dollar research enterprise** situated in the heart of one of the most densely concentrated innovation hubs in the nation.
The institution offers a **vibrant learning community** taught by **award-winning faculty** with an ocean backdrop, as well as a range of ways to find community and have fun on campus, including watching shows at performance venues, participating in fitness classes, and joining student organizations.
The institution has one of the most **generous and progressive financial aid programs** in the nation, making college within reach for students.