A global healthcare innovation community, in one of the world’s greatest cities.
We Are
We’ve inspired great minds to “Make no small plans” and built the nation’s crossroads on our Big Shoulders. For nearly 200 years, Chicago has been home to people who dream of what’s next—and then make it real. That heritage continues in the Illinois Medical District, where the next generation of innovators is reshaping the practice of medicine.
The IMD brings together an ecosystem of enterprises that have inspired medical breakthroughs for more than 70 years.
Recent News
The Catalyst: February 2025
From the CEO Focused on our community Greetings Friends, With the holiday season now behind us it’s been great seeing so many of you in meetings and across the IMD […]
Illinois Medical District Commission Announces Scholarship Program for Chicago Students
Local students can apply for scholarships up to $1,000 for the 2025-26 academic year CHICAGO — Today, the Illinois Medical District Commission (IMDC) announced the IMDC Scholarship Program, a […]
The Catalyst: 2024 Special Edition
From the CEO A year of IMD firsts Greetings Friends, Welcome to the 2024 Special Edition of The Catalyst! 2024 has been a transformative year for the IMD, marked by many […]
