Chapter 13 highlights
Health & Well-Being
Helping People & Communities Thrive
As a leading public institution with a long history of advancing education, research, patient care, and public service, the University of Michigan is uniquely positioned to be a premier health-promoting campus, fostering holistic well-being on both individual and community levels.
Addressing Critical Healthcare Needs
In 2024, hospitals and clinics affiliated with U-M recorded more than 5 million patient visits across Michigan.
Health science graduates
Hundreds of students graduate with professional degrees in health sciences each year, helping to address the critical need for health care professionals.
,MD,PharmD,DDS,DNP 2016,166,74,114,0 2017,174,80,117,0 2018,165,82,128,14 2019,164,84,123,28 2020,173,79,131,35 2021,169,83,128,26 2022,162,83,123,44 2023,162,77,127,42 2024,181,82,129,53 2025,163,77,129,41
healthcare rankings
U-M’s academic medical center hospitals were ranked among the nation’s very best for 2025-26, including being ranked the #1 hospital in Michigan, and among the top 10 hospitals in the nation in three specialties.
University Health & Counseling
34%
of all U-M students used University Health & Counseling (UHC) medical services in FY2025