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Infectious Diseases

Division of Infectious Diseases

Long-standing excellence in patient care, research, education and training

Extensively Engaged in Meeting Emerging Needs

The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases was founded in 1967. Since that time, our division has grown to over 40 faculty members and has become nationally recognized for an exemplary record of patient care, research and education and training.

About

Learn more about the groundbreaking research, training and patient care in the Division of Infectious Diseases.

Education

We have a long-standing Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training Program and our faculty are actively involved in educating and training.

Research

We have a number of strong research programs and receive generous funding to support our research activities.

Faculty

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

Patient Care

We diagnose and treat patients for a multitude of conditions, and have established several programs and clinics.

Giving

Your gift can help our physicians provide the highest-quality care while contributing to major advances in patient care, research and education.

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The Division of Infectious Diseases is a nationally recognized division with an impressive breadth and depth of clinical and research programs.

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Welcome from the Division Chief

Dr. Adam Lauring shares how the Division of Infectious Diseases is improving public health through specialized patient care, education, and groundbreaking research in virology, fungal infections, microbiome science, genomics, and more.

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 Podcast

An expert's view on hantavirus

A University of Michigan infectious disease expert shares their insights into the latest hantavirus outbreak and answers questions about common concerns.

Computer illustration of hantavirus particles

Health Lab

Hantavirus: Do we need to worry about this rare infection?

Emily Abdoler's message to the public about hantavirus is to not panic–and to acknowledge that public health is vital to managing the ever-present threat posed by communicable diseases.

Health care provider loads syringe with measles vaccine

Health Lab

Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention

With measles outbreaks on the rise, here are 10 things to know about immunization and prevention.

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Department News

The Power of Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Age of Resistance

Tejal Gandhi, MD, shares how Michigan Medicine’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program improves patient outcomes and reduces inappropriate antibiotic use through evidence-based strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Research News

New research brings power of AI, robotics, deep datasets to test drugs for devastating bird flu

University of Michigan researchers in pharmacy, chemistry and medicine will design and test novel drugs in search of prevention strategies for highly contagious avian influenza, specifically the subtype H5Nx.

health care worker walking with older patient down hall

Health Lab

How can nursing homes protect more patients from infections?

Nursing home infection prevention and control is the subject of a new national guideline that includes MDRO “superbug” precautions, PPE, antibiotic stewardship and more.

Infectious Diseases Internal Website

Resources and information for current Infectious Diseases faculty, staff and learners.

Infectious Diseases Intranet