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Education is at the heart of everything we do. Since 1848, the Department of Internal Medicine has led the vision and mission of the U-M Medical School. Our legacy of learners, residents and fellows spans generations and connects us with hospitals and institutions around the world.

In today’s ever-changing healthcare system, a career in medicine demands not only a wide breadth of knowledge and a host of special skills, but the passion and compassion that accompany the highest quality of patient care, education and research. Learn more about how we help each of our learners reach their full professional potential with the educational programs below.

Education & Training Programs

Medical Student Education

Prepare for a career in internal medicine with inpatient and outpatient rotations in a broad range of subspecialties.

Internal Medicine Residency

Train in a variety of clinical care sites with a diverse patient population.

Medicine-Pediatrics Residency

Prepare for a career in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in our program that has pass rates of over 90%

Fellowships

The Department of Internal Medicine is home to over 22 exceptional fellowship and training programs to increase your skills and advance your career.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Every Friday throughout the academic year, the Department of Internal Medicine hosts weekly Grand Rounds to share the latest advances in internal medicine.

Browse the Medicine Grand Rounds schedule

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Enhance your knowledge, skills and practice with regular opportunities to learn from our expert faculty members. Innovative, unbiased and evidence-based medical education activities are available in-person or virtual via live webinar and on-demand courses.

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Department News

Dr. Njira Lugogo Named Healthcare Hero by Crain's Detroit Business

Dr. Njira Lugogo, clinical professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine, was named one of Crain Detroit Business's 2026 Healthcare Heroes.

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Health Lab

A first-of-its-kind treatment for mastocytosis

A new drug called Avapritinib achieved longterm safety approval for indolent systemic mastocytosis.

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Health Lab

New drug combination may help treat advanced prostate cancer

University of Michigan researchers found that combining BET bromodomain and DNMT inhibitors may slow the growth of treatment-resistant prostate cancer by targeting transdifferentiated tumors.

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.

The Fundamentals

The Questions That Shape the Future of Medicine

On this episode of The Fundamentals, we talked to Dr. Thomas J. Wang, dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, about the fundamental questions that have shaped his career and continue to drive biomedical research. Dean Wang discusses his work in cardiovascular research, the enduring impact of the Framingham Heart Study, the potential of AI and emerging health data, and the importance of collaboration between academia and industry. He also shares advice for the next generation of scientists and physicians and explains why sustained investment in biomedical research is essential to improving human health.

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.