In April 2009, the Council of Directors of National University Hospitals formulated the National University Hospitals Evaluation Index by setting a total of 54 items related to the four functions of medical care, education, research, and community/social contribution that 42 national university hospitals nationwide have. In order to secure the four functions of the University of Tsukuba Hospital, the University of Tsukuba Hospital will disclose the contents of the index and make efforts to improve the hospital functions.