What is the name of House M.D.’s fictional university-affiliated hospital?

Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital is the fictional university-affiliated hospital in House M.D.

The hospital provides the setting for the show’s diagnostic department, clinics, emergency cases, research discussions, and administrative conflicts. Its “teaching hospital” status explains why residents, fellows, and specialists work together while House trains younger doctors through demanding case discussions.

The name is fictional but geographically specific. The series places it in Princeton, New Jersey, and uses Princeton-area imagery for parts of its visual identity. Exterior filming included Princeton University’s Frist Campus Center, while many interior scenes were filmed on constructed sets.

This name is sometimes shortened by fans to “Princeton-Plainsboro” or confused with a real Princeton medical institution. The full canonical name includes “Teaching Hospital.” It is also distinct from Princeton University itself: the show uses a fictional hospital rather than depicting the university as House’s workplace.