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Sunnybrook achieves high ranking among the top hospitals worldwide

February 29, 2024

Sunnybrook has ranked #2 in Canada, and #30 worldwide, in Newsweek's annual World's Best Hospitals 2024 list. This is the sixth consecutive year Sunnybrook has been included on this list. The ranking, which is managed by Newsweek and respected global data research firm Statista Inc., is based on four data criteria:

  • recommendations from medical experts
  • results from patient satisfaction surveys
  • hospital quality metrics that include quality of care for patients, hygiene, safety and waiting times
  • use of patient reporting tools to measure their health goals, care, treatment and recovery progress

Sunnybrook is a special place. We are proud to be acknowledged for the exceptional care we provide in more than 1.3 million patient visit across our three campuses each year. Achieving this ranking is a direct result of the dedicated individuals who are part of Team Sunnybrook. From our medical teams, to researchers, to administrative and support staff, our experts are continuously striving to provide outstanding care for patients and their families in their toughest moments.

We are grateful for Sunnybrook’s community partners who also work with us in reimagining new standards of patient care, driving groundbreaking research and developing innovative treatments. Thanks to our supporters, Sunnybrook is able to collaborate among the best and brightest minds, leading the way towards trailblazing discoveries which translate to innovative patient treatments.

As one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centres, Sunnybrook has also been recognized as one of Canada's best employers.

Learn more about our current career opportunities.