Feinberg School of Medicine: Feinberg School of Medicine

Wearable Tech Simulates Realistic Touch

New device creates precise movements to mimic complex sensations.

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Investigating Lyme Disease

Two new studies explore Lyme disease complications and treatment.

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Regulation of Immune Responses

Novel mechanisms help specialized immune cells adapt and respond.

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Alumni Weekend 2025

Feinberg classmates reunite and celebrate on campus.

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What Makes Us Unique

In the heart of downtown Chicago, Feinberg invites students, faculty and staff to be part of a forward-thinking institution committed to improving human health through education and discovery.

Why Feinberg?

Our campus, in one of the world's most dynamic and diverse cities, offers an exciting place to live and train.

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Top Ranked

Our medical school connects our top-ranked university with top-tier healthcare systems.

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High-Impact Research

Our faculty members contribute to a thriving research enterprise, with work often published in high-impact journals.

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Health Equity

We strive to achieve a state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

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Conversion Therapy Harms Heart Health

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Seasonal Allergy Symptoms and How to Treat Them

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Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors

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Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

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About Us

Discover Feinberg

At Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we’re inspired by possibility and undaunted by complexity. Go inside our world-class laboratories and classrooms and meet our leaders, who are dedicated to improving the future of all human health.

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Prizes Awarded by Feinberg

Feinberg awards two annual prizes to honor scientific work of lasting significance; visit the links below to learn about eligibility, nominations and past winners.

Women in Medicine

Women make up over half of our medical students and trainees; are leading over $200 million in funded research and represent over 100 senior leaders at Feinberg. Learn more about the contribution of women at our medical school: those trailblazers of the past; the chairs, chiefs and investigators of today; and the trainees and students who are developing into medicine’s future leaders.

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Physician-Scientist Training & Resources

We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.

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Northwestern Medicine Magazine

Read Our Latest Issue

In the latest issue of Northwestern Medicine magazine, explore recent innovations and discoveries in the study of epigenetics from investigators in Feinberg's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, learn about the groundbreaking work being done at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute as it celebrates 20 years as a premier destination for heart care, read about the impact that student research at Feinberg has on helping to shape the future of medicine, discover how a new joint initiative between Feinberg and Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering aims to steer the development of novel research “neighborhoods” on Northwestern’s Chicago campus, and meet the new chair of Preventive Medicine, Mercedes Carnethon, PhD.

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