Internal Medicine
Internal medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of diseases in adults. The exceptional clinicians, investigators, educators, trainees, and staff in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale form an internationally renowned department in one of the world’s top medical schools.
Embedded in a remarkable basic science environment at Yale, our more than 3,300 members work in a collaborative culture with numerous opportunities for breakthrough interdisciplinary and translational research.
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Academic Sections The Department of Internal Medicine is made up of 10 academic sections, each with its own administrative structure. Over the past five decades, these sections, through their clinical, educational and research activities, have gained national and international prominence.
Learn more about our sectionsYale Department of Internal Medicine Year-in-Review 2026 Each year the Department of Internal Medicine produces a report on recent developments, achievements, and priorities from the past year.
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- June 29, 2026
Understanding the Links Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Food Addiction
- June 25, 2026Source: Yale News
'Paradigm-Shifting’ Treatment for Pediatric Diabetes Cleared by FDA
- June 25, 2026
Dana Dunne Retires After Decades of Leadership in Medical Education
- June 24, 2026
YBII Pilot Grant Awardees - Spring 2026
- June 24, 2026
Breaking Down Silos to Understand Cardiometabolic Diseases
- June 23, 2026
Two New Publications Showcase Yale Department of Internal Medicine Impact
- June 23, 2026
Ellis Wins David J. Leffell, MD, Prize for Clinical Excellence
- June 23, 2026
Yale Medicine Honors Six Faculty Members for Clinical Excellence & Distinguished Careers
- June 22, 2026
Will GLP-1s Lead to Fewer Prescriptions for Older Adults?
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