The University Hospital in Krakow is one of the biggest hospitals in Poland, with over 200 years of history of operation. The Hospital consists of 32 Departments and 60 Out-patient Clinics covering practically all medical specialties. There are above 42 000 hospital's admissions every year and about 300 000 medical consultations at different Departments. The Hospital serves as a referral center for population of about 6 million from Southeast part of Poland. Number of hospital's employees is equal to 4 200 persons. The Hospital staff is involved not only into regular medical activities, but also into research, education and different medical projects. An international cooperation plays an important role at the Hospital's strategy of development.
