Emory University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
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Department of Medicine

About the Department of Medicine

We advance health through discovery, education, and care, as we work to make a significant positive impact on our communities and the world.

Our Leadership

Carlos del Rio, MD, has served as chair of the Department of Medicine since 2024. As the first graduate of our residency program to hold this position, Dr. del Rio has been a resident, a researcher, an educator, a clinician, and a strategic leader within the department and the School of Medicine, as well as for the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory at Grady, the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, and the entire University.

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Our Faculty

The Department of Medicine is home to more than 800 diverse faculty members who are leaders in research, education, and patient care. Our faculty span 10 internal medicine divisions and work in different clinical and research settings across the metro Atlanta area and beyond.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring a climate of inclusion and organizational equity by leveraging the diversity within our community. Our commitment is guided by integrity, respect, trust, compassion, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, quality, accountability, and excellence.

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Centers and Institutes

The Department of Medicine collaborates with numerous centers and institutes throughout the Emory community. Our faculty work with some of the nation's leading centers and institutes to support cutting-edge initiatives and programs.

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Our Divisions

The Department of Medicine is home to 10 internal medicine divisions and more than 800 faculty members who are leading experts in research, education, and patient care.

Internal Medicine Divisions
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Faculty Recruitment

The Department of Medicine is home to more than 1,500 employees all working together to further our tripartite mission to enhance research, patient care, and education. Learn more about what our department has to offer potential faculty with all interests and at all career levels.

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Endowed Lectures

The Department of Medicine hosts several annual lecture series which are open to faculty, staff, learners, and members of the community.

Our Endowed Lecture Series
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Department of Medicine History

The Department of Medicine's rich history is closely connected to the Emory University School of Medicine's. Our faculty physicians are renowned leaders in their fields both nationally and internationally.

Our History
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Department of Medicine Events

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  • August 11, 2025
  • 4:00pm
Fellows Conference

  • August 11, 2025
  • 4:00pm
EKG Conference

  • August 11, 2025
  • 4:30pm
CCU/Heart Failure Lecture Series

  • August 11, 2025
  • 9:00pm
GI Grand Rounds