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.
Medicine Jumps to #34 in Blue Ridge Research Ranking
In 2022, the Department of Medicine achieved all-time highs on the Blue Ridge NIH ranking, setting a new milestone of $48.6M in funds awarded, resulting in an unprecedented #34 national ranking!
Elizabeth Seaquist, MD, Department Chair
"I am deeply honored to serve as Nesbitt Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine and look forward to working alongside you to advance our missions of research, education, and clinical care while we continue our work to become a more diverse, caring, and inclusive community."
Dr. Seaquist was appointed Chair of the Department of Medicine on September 2, 2022. Read more about her in a recent Press Release
