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Rigshospitalet

A highly specialised
hospital in Denmark
  • Founded
  • Beds
  • Publications annually
  • Professors
  • PhD students
  • 1757
  • 1.040
  • 4.000
  • 150
  • 400
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Unique patients
314.000
Employees
12.300
Departments
40

Our flow of patients is very sizeable. 1.130.000 outpatients and 5.300 childbirths are handled every year.

We have 2.500 doctors and 4.100 nurses. They, together with many other highly skilled professionals, make Rigshospitalet what it is.

Patients from all parts of Denmark are referred to us for highly specialised treatment across almost the entire spectrum of medical specialities.

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Global Health

We seek to contribute to a healthier and more equitable world. We do this through research leadership, clinical outreach and educational initiatives, and not least compassionate care, in many places around the globe.

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International collaborations are crucial for Rigshospitalet and Denmark and through these we ensure advancements in healthcare and research for the benefit of patients and the overall healthcare system.

Rasmus Møgelvang
CEO
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News

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The “Improvement Engine” for the Sickest Patients

After years of preparation, intensive care units across Denmark have begun enrolling patients in the INCEPT platform trial, which tests multiple treatments at once to improve care for the most critically ill.​

International award for pioneer in rare diseases

This year’s international research award from Rigshospitalet goes to German professor Heymut Omran. His research has, among other things, paved the way for new treatments and improved diagnostics for patients with a rare respiratory disease.​

Experts at Copenhagen Life Science Summit to deliver concrete EU recommendations

The opening day of the conference has a clear aim: to move from strategy to action with concrete proposals for how Europe can turn its new life science vision into better care for patients – and a stronger, more competitive Europe.