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The Department of Medicine has a long-standing tradition of excellence in compassionate patient care, innovative research and distinguished education, founded on the twin principles of caring and investigation.

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Welcome to the Department of Medicine!

The UF Department of Medicine has over 300 faculty members in 11 divisions and provides clinical care for a large population of patients. We are home to several major research centers including the UF Center for the Advancement of Research in Medicine (CARMED), the Clinical and Translational Research Institute, the Center for Inflammation and Mucosal Immunology, the UF Health Integrative Medicine Program, the Cell Therapy Research Network and the Institute of Therapeutic Innovation.

In December of 2017, we opened a new tower encompassing UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital and UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital. Our commitment – to be the best academic health center in the Southeast and beyond – is a driving force for building world-class facilities that thoughtfully integrate the latest innovations in medical technology and hospital design with the collective expertise of UF Health.

Department of Medicine News

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

University of Florida Health researchers explore the relationship between AATD and how it causes disease Approximately one in 2,500 individuals carry a genetic mutation known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, or […]

Physician Spotlight – Statish Chandrashekaran, MD, FACP, FCCP

Physician Spotlight – Statish Chandrashekaran, MD, FACP, FCCP

Physician Spotlight – Statish Chandrashekaran, MD, FACP, FCCP Satish Chandrashekaran, MD, FACP, FCCP is an assistant professor of medicine at UF College of Medicine’s division of pulmonary, critical care and […]

UF researchers create algorithm that accurately predicts surgical complications

University of Florida researchers have developed a computer algorithm that is more accurate than a doctor when it comes to predicting surgical complications. Read the full story.

Jamie Conti, M.D., named chair of the UF College of Medicine department of medicine

COM Celebration of Research

Celebration of Research

The UF Department of Medicine Celebration of Research took place on October 25, 2018. This event was an opportunity to collaborate and reflect on the quality of research conducted within the Department […]

Dr. Borna Mehrad, Chief, Pulmonary Medicine, College of Medicine meeting with patient and collegues.

UF Health joins Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Care Center Network

University of Florida Health has been designated a member of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s Care Center Network, making it one of just 60 medical centers nationwide with the highest level of expertise […]

Paul Skelton, MD

Chief Internal Medicine Resident Dr. Paul Skelton Inducted Into Prestigious Medical Honor Society

Alpha Omega Alpha, the prestigious national medical honor society, inducted faculty, residents and students from the UF College of Medicine as new members during a banquet held March 15 at […]

Gold Humanism Honor Society Student Inductees

UF Department of Medicine Faculty and Internal Medicine Residents Inducted Into The Gold Humanism Honor Society

The 18th annual Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society banquet and induction ceremony, held May 3 in the George T. Harrell, M.D., Medical Education Building, honored 26 medical […]