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The Department of Internal Medicine at Yale is among the nation's premier departments, bringing together an elite cadre of clinicians, investigators and educators in one of the world's top medical schools.

The department has 690+ faculty members and its training ranks include over 350+ residents and fellows. Among the faculty are members of the Institute of Medicine, the Association of American Physicians and the American Society for Clinical Investigation. The department is embedded in a remarkable basic science environment at Yale, with a collaborative culture that affords numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary and translational research.

Chair's Welcome

Gary V. Desir, MD
On behalf of the faculty and trainees of the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, I would like to welcome you to our website. We are eager to help you learn more about our Department’s rich array of programs in research, clinical care, and education.

Please visit YaleMedicine.org to learn more about how we offer comprehensive and specialized services in all areas of care in a variety of outpatient settings.

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