Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, was established in 2015 through a partnership between Carle Health and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This pioneering institution trains physician-innovators to integrate engineering, technology, and clinical expertise to transform patient care and health systems.
Students and faculty engage in cutting-edge research from day one— spanning artificial intelligence, data science, biomedical innovation, and real-world clinical challenges— positioning graduates to lead the future of medicine.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine also leads the Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in Medicine, a growing international collaborative that unites institutions, industry, and governments to solve global health problems through technology-driven solutions.
With expanding opportunities in AI, multidisciplinary research, and global health innovation, physicians joining Carle Health can shape tomorrow’s healthcare while advancing their clinical and academic careers.
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