Editing Thomas Jefferson University (section)

== Clinical Enterprise ==

Jefferson Health, the university's clinical partner, operates hospitals and outpatient facilities throughout the Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the academic medical center, provides tertiary care while serving as primary teaching site for medical students and residents. Specialty services in cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and cancer treatment draw patients from throughout the region, while community hospitals provide local access to Jefferson-affiliated care.<ref name="jefferson"/>

The clinical enterprise employs over 35,000 people across its facilities, making Jefferson one of the region's largest employers. Clinical education throughout Jefferson Health facilities provides students and trainees with diverse patient populations and practice settings, from urban academic medicine to suburban community care. This clinical network supports Jefferson's mission while addressing healthcare access across diverse communities.<ref name="jefferson"/>