About the Department of Medicine
Our Mission
The collective mission of the Department of Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and their communities, both now and in the future, by integrating scientific discovery with exemplary medical care, ensuring equity and diversity, and training the next generation of physicians in the science and art of medicine.
Wellness Support
About Our Leadership

Elizabeth Seaquist, MD, Nesbitt Chair and Head, Department of Medicine
"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."
VICE CHAIRS
CLINICAL AFFAIRS |
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Dr. Peter Crawford Full Bio > |
Dr. Erhan Dincer Full Bio > |
FACULTY AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT (OFAD) |
EDUCATION |
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Dr. Brian Sick Full Bio > |
Dr. James Nixon Full Bio > |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) |
ADMINISTRATION |
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Dr. Shahnaz Sultan |
Kathleen Dockter |
ASSOCIATE CHAIR & ASSOCIATE VICE CHAIRS
CLINICAL RESEARCH | DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) |
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Dr. Paul Drawz Full Bio > |
Dr. Cuong Pham Full Bio> |
CLINICAL AFFAIRS |
FACULTY AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT (OFAD) |
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Dr. Ben Webber Full Bio > |
Dr. Anne Marie Weber-Main Full Bio > |
TEACHING HOSPITAL LEADERS
HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE | REGIONS HOSPITAL |
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Dr. David Hilden |
Dr. Eli Gertner Rheumatology |
MINNEAPOLIS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM |
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Dr. Areef Ishani Nephrology |