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Education
The Department of Medicine values broad-based training of students, residents and postdoctoral candidates to fulfill local, state, national and international needs for health care providers in general and specialty fields of internal medicine.
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Research
An interdisciplinary approach to science is emphasized within this department, as faculty and trainees are committed to the advancement of internal medicine practice through cutting-edge research and clinical trials to discover new, advanced therapies for patients and the field.
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Clinical Care
Faculty and students deliver high-quality patient-centered care to a diverse population in the areas of preventative and interventional care. Optimal patient outcomes are achieved through interdisciplinary efforts among faculty providers, clinical and support staff, and the patient.
Our Core Mission
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Follow The Beat
Keep up with news and announcements from the Department of Medicine on our blog, The Beat. Find more updates in the IU School of Medicine Newsroom.
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Read the latest Annual Report
This report highlights the accomplishments of faculty, learners and clinical divisions. The most recently report was released in early 2023. A department fact sheet can be found here.