Our Divisions

13 divisions support our mission to advance internal medicine research, education, and care.
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Our Centers

The Department's centers offer highly specialized multidisciplinary expertise.
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Education

Columbia provides world-class instruction and research opportunities for future leaders in medicine.
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Research

Columbia researchers are changing the face of medicine through groundbreaking discoveries.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Promoting a culture of respect, support, and advocacy in education, research, and patient care.
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Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center has been committed to excellence in teaching, research, and patient care since its founding as part of King’s College (later Columbia University) in 1767. We are a diverse department with thirteen divisions.

Message From the Chair

A message from Ali G. Gharavi, MD, Interim Chair for the Department of Medicine at CUIMC.
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Our Divisions

Our department consists of 13 divisions spanning the breadth of Internal Medicine.
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Centers of Excellence

Our research centers allow faculty, trainees, and staff across campus to collaboratively address areas of common interest to our community.
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Residency Program

Welcome to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative at Columbia's Department of Medicine will strengthen our ability to train physicians, and to mentor, recruit, and retain faculty.

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Upcoming Conferences and Events

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Make a Gift

Whatever your particular interests, the Department of Medicine offers a wide range of areas in which you can make a difference.
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Upcoming CME​ Opportunities

Internal Medicine: Update & Intensive Review 2023 - 29th Annual

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June 12 - 16, 2023; 7:30 AM - 6:15 PM (ET)

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Challenges in Hypertension - 11th Annual

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September 22, 2023; 8:25 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

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Cardio-Renal Syndrome in Diabetic Patients: Prevention & Treatment

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October 27, 2023; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

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Contact Us

For more information about the Department of Medicine at Columbia, please contact our call center at 212-305-5960.
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