Erasmus MC
The Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC) based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, affiliated with Erasmus University and home to its faculty of medicine, is the "largest and one of the most authoritative scientific University Medical Centers in Europe." With 1320 beds it is the second largest hospital of the Netherlands, only 19 beds behind UMC Groningen.
The hospital has three locations:
Erasmus MC – the main location.
Erasmus MC – Sophia, the pediatric hospital, closely connected to the main location by a raised glass hallway.
Erasmus MC – Daniel den Hoed, specialized in oncologic care.
Special units include:
Neurosurgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
Neonatal and pediatric surgery and intensive care
Pediatric oncology
Level I trauma center (including trauma helicopter)
Erasmus MC is located next to the Museumpark.
The Erasmus MC ranks #1 of the top European institution in clinical medicine and #20 in the world according to the Times Higher Education rankings.