Department of Internal Medicine
Where Advanced Patient Care, Education, and Research Intersect

More than 1,000 faculty guide over 300 residents and fellows within 13 divisions in the largest clinical department of the University of Michigan Medical School. Together we care for more than half of the patients in one of the leading adult hospitals in the nation.

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170+ Years of Cutting-Edge Care

Since 1848, we have dedicated ourselves to serving patients with advanced, comprehensive, and compassionate care. That mission leads our continuous pursuit of knowledge, recruitment of a diverse, dedicated team, and the translation of research into meaningful health outcomes.

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EDUCATION

At the heart of everything we do is education - training the next generation of world-class health care providers, researchers and educators.

RESEARCH

Our research community is united in identifying and implementing real solutions that transform the lives of our patients.

PEOPLE

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Department of Internal Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Internal Medicine faculty, staff and learners.

Internal Medicine Intranet
U-M Health Ranks Among Nation’s Best

University of Michigan Health was named among the nation’s best hospitals and was ranked nationally in more specialties than any other Michigan hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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DEI & Well-being

The leadership of our department is actively engaged in creating meaningful improvements for a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and healthy community. The progress of our evolving program initiatives are measured at the individual and system levels.

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Read more about our accomplishments, goals and our mission in action in “Transitions."

  • 2023 Annual Report
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    The Department of Internal Medicine is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and medical education and conducting innovative and relevant research

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    A surgeon at work By the Numbers in FY2023
    615,389
    Outpatient Visits
    26,541
    Hospital Admissions
    $177M+
    Research Support Obtained
    4,266
    Peer-Reviewed Articles Published
    Welcome from the Chair

    It is a great honor to serve as Chair of this prestigious Department of Internal Medicine, which has a rich legacy of cutting-edge biomedical research, clinical care, and training. I invite you to explore our website and learn how our nationally ranked programs are continuing to grow, evolve, and innovate to meet the ever-changing needs of health care.

    Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
    Timothy Blackwell, M.D.
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