Recognized internationally as one of the finest medical institutions in the world, this 793-bed facility is the teaching affiliate of inimitable Harvard University and is home to the very finest in medical technology, staff and physicians in the area. The hospital is as well known for its research as it is for its patient care, boasting an annual research budget of over $640 million. As an institution, the hospital is never content to rest on its laurels, always pushing forward and building on its successes. It is the frequent recipient of accolades, being named to the US News and Report Honor Roll for the last 18 consecutive years.