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.

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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

 See all news Well-Being at Michigan Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Harry
Well-Being at Michigan Medicine

Rethinking care: How ‘de-implementation’ can improve quality and reduce burnout

In this episode of Well-Being at Michigan Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Harry, Dr. Eve Kerr explores the concept of de-implementation—scaling back unnecessary tests, treatments, and administrative hurdles. Kerr shares how eliminating low-value practices can reduce clinician overload, lower patient costs, and improve overall health outcomes. Discover how both healthcare organizations and local frontline teams can foster a culture of high-value care by eliminating outdated processes.
 Dr. James Henderson
Department News

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James Henderson - Improving healthcare through the power of data

Meet Dr. James Henderson, assistant research scientist in the Division of General Medicine. Learn more about his research on using large-scale datasets, like EHR data, to evaluate interventions and improve healthcare delivery.
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Health Lab

7 things every family caregiver should know – but many don’t

A guide to many community resource, and state and federal programs, that University of Michigan polls show caregivers to older adults and people with disabilities often don’t know about.
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Health Lab

Got cyclosporiasis? How to take care of yourself and others

As the Cyclospora parasite outbreak sickens many, a primary care doctor’s top tips to get through it.
 Dr. Nora Becker
Department News

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nora Becker - Shaping health policies to improve patient health & financial outcomes

Meet Dr. Nora Becker, primary care physician and assistant professor in the Division of General Medicine. Learn more about her work on the impact of health and social policies and patients' health and financial outcomes.
 Podcast: Supporting Student Success: Building Well-Being into Medical Education
Medical School News

Podcast: Supporting student success: Building well-being into medical education

In the latest episode of the Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast, host and Chief Well-Being Officer Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Seetha Monrad, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Erin McKean, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to discuss how Michigan Medicine is creating a learning environment where students can succeed without compromising high standards.

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