The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) was established in 2005 and is part of the University of Groningen. At present, the UMCG is one of the largest hospitals in the Netherlands and the largest employer in the Northern Netherlands. With more than 10,000 employees, the medical center provides patient care, is involved in medical education, and performs cutting-edge scientific research.

Research at UMCG is aimed at providing more insight into ageing processes. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms of diseases, how to prevent the onset of diseases or co-morbidities, and how to develop innovative diagnostics and treatments. Research and education are funded through the University of Groningen, and the Faculty of Medical Sciences functions as an integral part of the University. More than 3,400 students of the University of Groningen study Medicine, Dentistry or Human Movement Sciences, while more than 340 physicians are doing their specialty training at the state of the art facilities of the UMCG.

Good quality care is always based on the latest information, and is provided by the best doctors and nurses. Together with the support staff, every day we work on achieving a single common goal: building the future of health.