Tampa General Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Academic Medical Center to Know by Becker’s Hospital Review

Becker's Hospital Review identifies Tampa General Hospital as one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.

Tampa, FL (May 28, 2025) – Becker’s Hospital Review released a first-of-its-kind list at the end of April, noting Tampa General Hospital (TGH) as one of the top 100 academic medical centers to know in 2025. This latest accolade for the academic health system follows Tampa General’s recent ranking among the top 30% of the nation’s leading hospitals for overall performance by Vizient Inc.

The Becker's list, compiled through extensive research, recognizes leading institutions across the U.S. that are at the forefront of medical education, research and patient care. Tampa General Hospital is one of only three academic medical centers in Florida to be included on the list. It also stands out as the Tampa Bay region's only university-affiliated academic health system, in partnership with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the top 100 academic medical centers in the nation,” says John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “At Tampa General Hospital, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team to create a patient-centered atmosphere, while providing an unwavering commitment to exceptional care for our community.”

Academic medical centers like Tampa General are comprehensive institutions that integrate education, research and clinical expertise to deliver the most advanced health care available. This includes a wide range of tertiary and quaternary services, such as complex neurosurgery, cardiothoracic procedures and organ transplantation, as well as specialized care in neonatology, cancer treatment, intensive care and palliative care. These centers are also often at the forefront of experimental treatments and procedures, offering patients access to cutting-edge medical interventions.

The recognition highlights Tampa General's commitment to innovation, research and education. As a leading academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General is dedicated to training the next generation of health care professionals and providing advanced medical care to patients throughout the region and beyond. With the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine recognized as one of only 16 medical schools nationally, and the only one in Florida, to receive a Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. News & World Report Best Medical School rankings in research, this partnership is further elevated, allowing the faculty to drive even greater achievements in patient care and medical innovation. The health system's dedication to cutting-edge technology, specialized programs and a collaborative environment contributes to its standing as a national leader in health care.

“This latest recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review validates the strong, productive and ever-growing partnership between Tampa General and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, now ranked among the top 16 medical schools in the nation, ” said Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president at USF Health, dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, and executive vice president and chief academic officer at Tampa General. “Together, we are committed to advancing medical knowledge, training the next generation of health care professionals, and increasing access to world-class care and clinical expertise in our community and beyond.”

Tampa General has consistently achieved national recognition for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, innovation and team member engagement, earning accolades from organizations such as Newsweek, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report. Further demonstrating its dedication to delivering world-class care, the academic health system also achieved Magnet® recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® last year and became one of only 2% of hospitals nationwide to earn this prestigious designation five consecutive times. 

Becker's Hospital Review is a leading source of hospital business news and analysis for the health care industry. Tampa General and the complete list of this year’s “100 academic medical centers to know 2025” are profiled online here.