Illinois is one of the largest healthcare and biomedical markets in the US, centered on Chicago's world-class hospital systems, a major device and diagnostics manufacturing base, and a growing life sciences community anchored by Northwestern, UChicago, and Rush University Medical Center.
Illinois's depth of world-class hospitals, a major device and diagnostics manufacturing base, and a growing biotech sector create a biomedical job market with real breadth and long-term career stability.
Chicago Hosts World-Class Hospital Systems
Northwestern Medicine, UChicago Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora Health all operate flagship campuses in Chicago, creating one of the most prestigious concentrations of healthcare employers in America.
Device and Diagnostics Manufacturing Runs Deep
Abbott Laboratories is headquartered in North Chicago and operates major diagnostics and device manufacturing operations statewide, making Illinois one of the top medical device manufacturing states in the country.
A Strong University Training Pipeline
Northwestern, UChicago, Loyola, and the University of Illinois all operate biomedical and clinical programs tied to hospital system partners, giving Illinois workers clear pathways into well-paying biomedical careers.
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