736
Faculty
155
Residents
311
Staff
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The Department is an innovative leader in medical education and has developed new, exciting curricula for medical student and resident education.

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Our expert physicians work together and collaborate across specialties to offer access to state-of-the art medical treatments and clinical trials.

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The Department of Medicine is one of the top research departments in the United States and represents the largest research faculty group at the University of Minnesota. 

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Elizabeth Seaquist, MD, Department Chair

"Whether providing care to patients, advancing science, educating future health professionals, or enabling our missions through essential administrative work, every faculty member, staff member, and learner in the Department of Medicine plays a vital part in our shared commitment to compassion, collaboration, and excellence. It is through these everyday actions, both seen and unseen, that we uphold our values and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve."

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Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research Ranking Places Medicine at #36

We are thrilled to announce that our department secured the prestigious position of #36 in the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research Rankings.

Jesse Berman, PhD, with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and Alec Duffy, MD, with the Medical School, discuss the health impacts of wildfire smoke, how people can protect themselves and future research on the topic.
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Dr. Chow is recognized for fostering growth, independence, and success among colleagues and trainees.
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The Department of Medicine celebrated Robert P. Hebbel Research Day on April 2, 2025, featuring 88 poster presentations and a keynote address by Dr. Michael Gale, Jr.

A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to improved patient outcomes. The findings were recently published in Stroke.
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