Internal Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine

Since its establishment in 1848, the Department of Internal Medicine at Michigan Medicine has been a leader in the advancement of patient care, education, and research. 

With more than 900 faculty and over 330 residents and fellows distributed over 13 divisions, we are the largest clinical department within the University of Michigan Medical School - caring for more than half of the patients who come to Michigan Medicine. 

Welcome to Our New Department Chair

Timothy Blackwell, MD

Welcome to Timothy Blackwell, MD, John G. Searle Professor of Internal Medicine and the new chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, the largest clinical department within the University of Michigan Medical School.

University of Michigan Health continues to be #1 in the state and one of the leading adult hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024, with seven of our medical-affiliated specialty service lines ranked nationally. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the exciting work we are doing.