Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo
| Location | São Paulo |
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| State | São Paulo |
| Country | Brazil |
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| Website | [ Official website] |
Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP) is a prominent teaching hospital located in São Paulo, Brazil. It is affiliated with the University of São Paulo (USP) and serves as a major center for medical education, research, and patient care in the region.
History[edit | edit source]
The hospital was founded in 1944 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most important medical complexes in Latin America. It was established to provide high-quality healthcare services and to support the training of medical students and professionals from the University of São Paulo's Faculty of Medicine.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The hospital complex includes several specialized institutes and units, such as:
- Instituto do Coração (InCor) - Specializes in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
- Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia (IOT) - Focuses on orthopedics and trauma care.
- Instituto de Psiquiatria (IPq) - Dedicated to psychiatric care and research.
- Instituto Central (ICHC) - The main hospital building providing a wide range of medical services.
- Instituto da Criança (ICr) - Specializes in pediatric care.
Education and Research[edit | edit source]
As a teaching hospital, HC-FMUSP plays a crucial role in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows from the University of São Paulo. It is also a hub for medical research, with numerous studies and clinical trials conducted in various fields of medicine.
Patient Care[edit | edit source]
HC-FMUSP provides comprehensive healthcare services to the population of São Paulo and surrounding areas. It offers both outpatient and inpatient care, emergency services, and specialized treatments across various medical disciplines.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- University of São Paulo
- Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo
- Instituto do Coração
- Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
- Instituto de Psiquiatria
- Instituto Central
- Instituto da Criança
See Also[edit | edit source]
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