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Department of Internal Medicine
Since its establishment in 1848, the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan has been a leader in the advancement of patient care, education, and research. In 2016, the department continued to receive recognition as a standout in the field ranking #6 among Internal Medicine departments. With more than 800 faculty and 310 residents and fellows distributed over 13 divisions, we are the largest clinical department within the U-M Medical School.
Patient Care
Our department cares for more than half of the patients who come to the U-M Health System for both primary and specialty care. In 2016, we had nearly 450,000 outpatient visits and over 26,000 hospital discharges.
Education and Training
Ranked #8 by US News & World Report for internal medicine training, our department has high standards for education. We provide medical students, residents, and fellows a rich learning environment to build a solid foundation of excellence for careers in clinical practice and research.
Research
Our collaborative culture, state-of-the-art facilities, and breadth of resources, gives our scientists the opportunity to take their leading research from bench to bedside. In 2016, our department was awarded nearly $170 million dollars from federal, foundation and industry sponsors and our faculty produced over 2,600 publications.