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About Geriatric & Palliative Medicine

The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Geriatric & Palliative Medicine is at the forefront of continuously improving patient care, conducting relevant, cutting-edge research, and training the next generation of leaders in geriatric and palliative medicine. 

Our faculty and staff provide leadership for a number of aging programs including the U-M Geriatrics Center, Turner Senior Resource Center, Institute of Gerontology, and the Ann Arbor VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC).

Geriatric Medicine

Our clinicians, researchers, educators and staff in geriatric medicine are committed to helping older adults lead healthier and more satisfying lives. We achieve this by providing exemplary, multidisciplinary clinical care and services, employing outstanding educational opportunities and advancing research on the complex health care issues of the elderly population.

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Palliative Medicine

We bring together clinicians, researchers, and educators to create a unified and multidisciplinary approach to addressing the complex needs of patients facing serious illnesses. By leveraging the expertise and diverse perspectives of our interdisciplinary team, we tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient and family.

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Geriatrics Center

The Geriatrics Center is dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities, advancing research on health care issues, and providing exemplary multidisciplinary care and services.

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Leadership

Interim Division Chief

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Lona Mody headshot

Lona Mody MD, MSc

Amanda Sanford Hickey Legacy Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
Research Professor
Institute of Gerontology
Associate Division Chief for Clinical and Translational Research
Medical School
Professor of Epidemiology
School of Public Health

Faculty Leadership

Neil B Alexander, MS, MD

Neil B Alexander

Ivan Duff M.D. Legacy Professor of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director, Internal Medicine
Research Professor, Institute of Gerontology
Medical School
Julie Bynum, MD, MPH

Julie PW Bynum, MD, MPH

Margaret Terpenning M.D. Legacy Professor of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
Program Associate, Internal Medicine
Research Professor, Institute of Gerontology
Medical School
Grace Jenq

Grace Jenq MD

Associate Chief Clinical Officer and Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Lillian Min

Lillian Min

Ambulatory Care Clinical Chief
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
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Ana T Montoya, MD, MPH

Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Director
UMMG
Medical School
Theodore Tong-un Suh, MD

Theodore T Suh, MD, PhD, MHS, AGSF

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director, UMMG
Medical School
Jocelyn E. Wiggins

Jocelyn E Wiggins, MA, BM, BCh, MRCP

Clinical Professor Emerita of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Yung-Raymond

Raymond L Yung

Jeffrey B Halter M.D. Legacy Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
Research Professor, Institute of Gerontology
Chief Clinical Officer, Ambulatory Care
Director, Institute of Gerontology and Section Head, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Medical School
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The Division of Geriatric & Palliative Medicine is home to cutting-edge clinical care, research and innovative programs which are recognized nationally.

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Contact Us

Patient Inquiries

Referring Physician Inquiries

Academic Office (Division Chief)

Laura Woods
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
300 North Ingalls, Room 900
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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Geriatric & Palliative Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Geriatric & Palliative Medicine faculty, staff and learners.

Geriatric & Palliative Medicine Intranet