Education | Research | Patient Care
Our outstanding healthcare, education & research encourage the greatest outcomes for healing, teaching and discovery.
The Department is an innovative leader in medical education and has developed new, exciting curricula for medical student and resident education.
Our expert physicians work together and collaborate across specialties to offer access to state-of-the art medical treatments and clinical trials.
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.
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."
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research Ranking Places Department of Medicine at #37
In 2025, the department received $49,978,630 in NIH funding, exceeding last year’s total by more than $5.1 million and placing us at #37 nationally among peer departments. This milestone, a notable 10.3% increase, carries even more weight given the current landscape of academic medicine. While the research environment presents unique and evolving challenges, our growth is a direct testament to the persistence and dedication of our faculty, staff, and trainees.