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About Hematology & Oncology

The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Hematology and Oncology is the largest subspecialty unit in the department. Division faculty, students and laboratory personnel occupy more than 38,000 square feet of space in several locations within the University of Michigan Medical School campus.

Patient Care

We care for patients with benign and malignant disorders of the blood and lymphatic organs, as well as for patients with most types of solid tumor malignancies. We have dedicated coagulation, hemophilia and thrombosis clinics, plus multiple experts in myeloproliferative disorders. In addition, we have numerous state-of-the-art specialty clinics and programs at the Rogel Cancer Center to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage cancer and hematologic disorders, along with several support programs for patients and their families.

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Education

Our Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Training Program combines well-rounded clinical training with the opportunity to work with world-class investigators in a collegial environment. Additionally, many of our faculty are involved in the education of students interested in scientific research careers through a number of different programs, and also establish both formal and informal mentorship relationships with undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students.

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Research

We pride ourselves on being on the leading edge of research, and are dedicated to providing our patients with the very best care and treatment. Our faculty are involved in bench to bedside research, from basic laboratory experiments to conducting experimental clinical treatments, with the goal of providing better treatment options for patients with cancer and hematologic disorders. Our division has been extremely successful in obtaining awards and grants to support our research interests.

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Leadership

Division Chief

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Michael Deininger

Michael Deininger, MD, PhD

Faculty Leadership

Rashmi Chugh

Rashmi Chugh, MD

Maisel Research Professor of Translational/Clinical Oncology
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Service Chief
Internal Medicine
Medical School
Alice Cusick

Alice Cusick, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Gregory Kalemkerian

Gregory Kalemkerian

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Associate Division Chief for Faculty Development & Education, Medical School
Program Director, Fellowship - Hematology/Oncology, Medical School
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Qing Li MD, PhD

Betty Nixon-Spurway and Don L. Nixon Leukemia Research Professor
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology
Associate Professor of Hematology/Oncology
Medical School
Nithya Ramnath

Nithya Ramnath, MBBS, MD

Marylou Kennedy Research Professor of Thoracic Oncology
Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
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Muneesh Tewari MD, PhD

Ray and Ruth Anderson-Laurence M Sprague Memorial Research Professor
Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Division Chief, Basic Research, Medical School
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Medical School
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering

Section Heads

Joshi Alumkal

Joshi J Alumkal, MD

Wicha Family Professor of Oncology
Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
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Dale Bixby, MD, PhD

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Monika Burness

Monika Burness, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Rashmi Chugh

Rashmi Chugh, MD

Maisel Research Professor of Translational/Clinical Oncology
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Service Chief
Internal Medicine
Medical School
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Rami Khoriaty, MD

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology
Medical School
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John M Magenau

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director, Adult Bone Marrow Transplant
Medical School
Vaibhav Sahai

Vaibhav Sahai, MBBS, MS

Lindsay Olson Pancreatic Cancer Research Professor
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Bryan Schneider

Bryan Schneider, MD

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Service Chief, Hematology/Oncology
Associate Medical Director, Medical School
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Ryan A Wilcox, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School

Join Our Team

The Division of Hematology and Oncology is the largest subspecialty unit in the Department of Internal Medicine, and welcomes eligible applicants to join our fantastic team.

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Contact Us

Patient Inquiries

Referring Physician Inquiries

Academic & Business Inquiries

Billie Norman
Administrative Manager
Department of Internal Medicine
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Cancer Center, Room 7216
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone (non-patient related calls only): 734-232-4594

Hematology & Oncology Internal Website

Resources and information for current Hematology & Oncology faculty, staff and learners.

Hematology & Oncology Intranet