About the Department of Internal Medicine
About the Department of Internal Medicine
Mission
The University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine advances health through excellence in each of our core domains: education, patient care and discovery, through inspiring an engaged, diverse membership, encouraging innovative thinking, and building collaborative partnerships.
Who We Are
Total Faculty: 623
Total Trainees: 225
Total Clinical & Administrative Staff: 720
Quick Facts
- For more than 75 years the Department of Internal Medicine has a rich history of providing excellent care, quality research, and valuable education in Utah.
- In 1943, the Department of Internal Medicine was the recipient of the first-ever NIH grant to study muscular dystrophy and other hereditary and metabolic disorders; it was renewed annually for 23 years.
- In 2019, 90 total providers (76 faculty and 14 advanced practice clinicians) scored Top 10% in Patient Satisfaction based on a national survey. Out of 270 total U of U Health Providers, 1 in 3 were from the Department of Internal Medicine.
- We have a strong research focus and in 2018 represented 35% and 15% of research awards respectively to the School of Medicine and the University of Utah. In the same year, our adjusted ranking for NIH funding was #35 across Internal Medicine departments in the United States.
- We are a collaborative department, with strong partnerships among divisions, across departments, and with the VA Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute.