Universitätsspital Zürich

About the Company

Universitäts-Spital Zürich (USZ) is a public university hospital in Zurich, belonging to the largest and leading medical centers in Switzerland. As a university hospital, it combines clinical activity with scientific research and training of future generations of health care specialists. USZ operates under the mandate of the canton of Zurich, providing both primary healthcare and care of regional and supra-regional significance.

Services

The hospital offers a wide range of medical services - from primary healthcare to highly specialized, individualized medicine at an international level. USZ is an important first contact center for complex and severe diseases and serious injuries. Clinics and institutes use the university's infrastructure to treat patients as close to their needs as possible, using advanced, up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The hospital operates 24/7, providing medical care available every day.

Science and Research

USZ conducts intensive scientific and research activities in almost all fields of medicine, collaborating with academic centers. Research is seen as a bridge between science and clinical practice - the focus is on the rapid and safe implementation of new discoveries into diagnostics and therapy. The hospital plays an important role in training, improvement, and further education of specialists from various medical professions.

Digitization and Innovation

USZ develops modern IT infrastructure to create a more coherent, integrated, and patient-oriented care environment. The implementation of a new clinical system is expected to improve information flow, simplify processes, and support medical staff.

For Whom

Universitäts-Spital Zürich serves patients from the canton of Zurich and other regions of Switzerland and abroad, requiring both standard and highly specialized care. The offer is aimed at people with various health problems - from common illnesses to rare and complex cases that require expert knowledge and access to the latest treatment methods. USZ is also a place of work and professional development for medical specialists, scientists, and healthcare professionals.