General Medicine

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Division of General Medicine

Providing the best patient care, research and education to promote equitable and effective care for our communities.

Committed to Innovative Expertise

With over 175 faculty members, the Division of General Medicine is one of the largest divisions within the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine. Every member of the General Medicine team strongly supports the mission of Michigan Medicine, delivering excellence in patient care, performing innovative research and providing up-to-date and comprehensive education and training.

About

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

Education

Our goal is to prepare all learners to become outstanding physicians and leaders in their fields.

Research

Explore our diverse research that is leading to significant improvements in primary care, prevention strategies and treatment services.

Faculty

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

Patient Care

We provide general and preventive medicine for adults at specialized clinics located in a multitude of locations.

Giving

Your gift can help support patient care-related activities and numerous research areas.

Welcome from the Division Chief
Welcome to the Division of General Medicine

Dr. Eve Kerr highlights the Division of General Medicine's vision for advancing primary care. See how the division is improving healthcare delivery, leading groundbreaking research, and building the next generation of primary care physicians.
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Join Our Team

The Division of General Medicine seeks board certified/board eligible internists to join our dynamic and well-established division.

Join Us

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.

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Featured News & Stories

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Health Lab

Top 7 tips for choosing Medicare prescription drug coverage for 2027

Prescription drug coverage through Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in traditional Medicare has changed for 2027, and older adults may not know about programs that could help with costs.
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Many older adults make Medicare decisions quickly and most don’t change plans, poll finds

Sixty percent of older adults spend less than an hour choosing their Medicare coverage during Open Enrollment, a new poll finds.
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Department News

Improving the clinical experience through data and better EHR workflows

Learn how Dr. Greta Branford and her team are improving MiChart workflows and clinician experience, earning U-M Health two international awards by KLAS.
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Department News

Primary C.A.R.E. Summer Team Immersion Program Launches

The Departments of Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN, and Med-Peds jointly launched a successful pilot program for medical students.
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Department News

Dr. Cornelius James and his team develop Physician Readiness Report for AI in Clinical Practice

The Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) partnered with Dr. Cornelius James and his team to develop a physician report to examine AI readiness and literacy opportunities across medical education and clinical workflows.
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Health Lab

Many hospitals still don’t do enough to prevent UTIs from catheters

Urinary catheters used by hospitals can lead to UTIs, bladder infections and bloodstream infections, yet hospital infection prevention efforts lag even after 20 years of effort.

General Medicine Internal Website

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

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