Infectious Diseases
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Division of Infectious Diseases

Long-standing excellence in patient care, research, education and training
Extensively Engaged in Meeting Emerging Needs

The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases was founded in 1967. Since that time, our division has grown to over 40 faculty members and has become nationally recognized for an exemplary record of patient care, research and education and training.
About

Learn more about the groundbreaking research, training and patient care in the Division of Infectious Diseases.

Education

We have a long-standing Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training Program and our faculty are actively involved in educating and training.

Research

We have a number of strong research programs and receive generous funding to support our research activities.

Faculty

See a list of the faculty who guide our clinical, research and educational programs on the path to excellence.

Patient Care

We diagnose and treat patients for a multitude of conditions, and have established several programs and clinics.

Giving

Your gift can help our physicians provide the highest-quality care while contributing to major advances in patient care, research and education.

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The Division of Infectious Diseases is a nationally recognized division with an impressive breadth and depth of clinical and research programs.

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Infectious Diseases Internal Website

Resources and information for current Infectious Diseases faculty, staff and learners.

Infectious Diseases Intranet
Empowering Well-Being & DEI

The Department of Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases is committed to creating and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that provides our faculty, learners, and staff with the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

Learn more about our DEI efforts
CME Courses

View a list of upcoming Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities available through the Department of Internal Medicine.

COVID-19 in Immunocompromised Patients
12:00pm

Join us for a free CME webinar on the clinical presentations, therapeutic considerations, and management strategies for COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients.

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