UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest

The UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest, also known as the Hillcrest Medical Center or UC San Diego Medical Center, is a teaching hospital affiliated with the UC San Diego Health and the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.

Established in 1966, the 390-bed hospital offers a wide range of primary care and specialized services. It is home to several regional services, including the San Diego Regional Burn Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The hospital's emergency department is the first and only academic Level I Trauma Center in San Diego County and Imperial County. Along with the UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, it is one of the two academic teaching hospitals in San Diego.

The history of medical care in Hillcrest dates back to 1904 when the San Diego County Hospital was established. In 1958, the UC Regents approved the creation of a medical school at UC San Diego, leading to the development of the UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest.

For more information, visit the [UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest website](https://health.ucsd.edu).

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