The closed-circuit television network will provide a variety of programming that will feature fresh content without the repeating loop of material found at most health care offices. Patients will enjoy segments on health, travel, cooking, weather, news, sports, entertainment and the latest groundbreaking news at UHealth and the Miller School. Faculty vignettes will showcase the incredible dedication to patient care, cutting-edge technological advancements and breakthrough research that sets UHealth/Miller apart.

Originally located in four tents at the edge of the airport, the hospital moved to an existing community hospital in June and continues to serve as a vital critical care and rehabilitation hospital as well as a training center for local physicians, nurses and allied health professionals eager to fill the large gaps in Haiti's shattered health care system.

Dr. Green was honored for leading the massive medical relief effort in Haiti after the January 12 earthquake. He also was lauded for co-founding three organizations that have immeasurably improved countless lives: Project Medishare, which has been improving access to health care in Haiti's Central Plateau since 1994; The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis; and Shake-A-Leg Miami, which teaches people with disabilities and disadvantaged children how to sail.

"Wow" is how UM President Donna E. Shalala described the latest ranking, which is an improvement of three slots from last year's No. 50 position.

"This recognition is great news," she said, adding that UM will continue to improve in the years ahead.

The meteoric rise of UM, one of the youngest schools on the list, coincides with President Shalala's tenure. When she arrived in 2001, UM stood at No. 67 on the list.