Cardiovascular Medicine

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Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Advancing the understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Taking Collaborative Care to Heart

Welcome to the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Led by division chief, Hakan Oral, MD, the division is comprised of more than 130 faculty and 36 fellows dedicated to treating, preventing and understanding rare and complex heart conditions.

About

Learn more about the groundbreaking research, training and patient care in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Education

Our fellowship programs provide rigorous clinical training and investigative skills necessary to develop successful careers in cardiovascular medicine.

Research

Our research centers and programs make great discoveries in basic, translational and clinical research, improving the lives of those living with heart disease.

Faculty

See a list of the diverse faculty who guide our clinical, research and educational programs on the path to excellence.

Patient Care

We provide care for patients in numerous specialty clinics at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center and clinics located throughout Michigan.

Giving

Learn how you can support our wide range of clinical, research and educational opportunities that are transforming lives every day.

Welcome from the Division Chief

Dr. Hakan Oral shares why our Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is a national leader in the field. From state-of-the-art clinical care for referring providers to world-class mentorship for trainees, see how we are advancing the future of cardiovascular health.
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Join Our Team

Our division is comprised of more than 130 faculty and 36 fellows dedicated to treating, preventing, and understanding rare and complex heart conditions.

Join our team
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Nationally Ranked in Heart & Vascular Care

U-M Health has been recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals for heart and vascular care by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. 

Learn more about our U.S. News rankings
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37th Annual Cardiology Update
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Join us for three days of rich history and breathtaking views while learning about the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine, from evolving clinical guidelines to innovative diagnostics, emerging therapies and more.

See event details and register

See Where Training Takes Place

Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinical research programs.

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CME Courses

View a list of upcoming Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities available through the Department of Internal Medicine.

Stay Connected With Internal Medicine
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Each year at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center:
6,100+
Hospital inpatients treated
92,500+
Outpatients treated
3,000
Electrophysiological studies and procedures performed
1,500+
Open-heart operations on adults

Featured News & Stories

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Health Lab

Aortic valve replacement: Understanding TAVR and SAVR

Cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists discuss aortic valve replacement, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, and surgical aortic valve replacement, or SAVR.
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More than half of U.S. adults now qualify for statins under new guidelines

Cholesterol-lowering medicines called statins can reduce heart attack and stroke risk decades later; a study finds millions more people should be taking them.
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Heart failure ‘polypill’ improves cardiac function, cuts hospitalization risk

Treatment with a “polypill” that combines multiple medications into a single daily dose significantly enhanced cardiac function and reduced hospitalizations for patients with heart failure, according to a new study.
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How new care models, within a new building launch, are helping optimize patient care

New care models in a new building opening at Michigan Medicine is helping to optimize patient care.
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Celebrating cardiac arrest survivors and their lifesavers

Survivors share essential lessons about CPR and lifesaving action to improve outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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The Fundamentals

The Race to Uncover the Hidden Causes of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Season four of The Fundamentals is here, and we're celebrating by doing a special two-episode release to launch the season! On this episode of The Fundamentals, we talk to two clinician scientists determined to unlock the mysteries of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Marc Peters-Golden and his mentee, Dr. Sean Fortier, discuss their research and the race to uncover the hidden causes of IPF to offer new hope to patients. Be sure to check out our second launch episode and our entire back catalog on The Fundamentals website, or on your favorite podcast player.

Cardiovascular Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Cardiovascular Medicine faculty, staff and learners.

Cardiovascular Medicine Intranet