Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
We are committed to our Department’s mission: high quality clinical care, scholarly activity, and education. We provide state-of-the-art medical care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient setting, consultative pre-operative evaluations, teaching and quality improvement.
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# 1 Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago
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39,735 Internal Medicine Clinic patient visits per year
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2,032 Geriatric Clinic patient visits per year
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The Division of Academic Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Geriatric Medicine to qualified applicants and provides comprehensive training in gerontology and geriatrics with opportunities for participation in gerontological research.
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Research
The Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics develops, implements, and evaluates interventions that promote healthy lifestyles and support chronic disease self-management. Researchers study various interventions in the health care setting and community, with a focus on vulnerable populations disproportionately burdened with chronic disease.
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Patient Care
We provide primary care and various levels of specialty care, along with inpatient care and general medical consultations to adult patients. Our clinical focus includes comprehensive general internal medicine with special emphasis on health maintenance, prevention and risk factor modification , including diet modification, exercise, stress reduction and lifestyle alteration.
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Internal Medicine
We provide primary care and various levels of specialty care, along with general medical consultations to adult patients. Our clinical focus includes comprehensive general internal medicine with special emphasis on health maintenance, prevention and risk factor modification, including diet modification, exercise, stress reduction and lifestyle alteration.
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Center For Breast Care
We are committed to working together to best serve patients breast health and treatment needs. Center for Breast Care at UI Health has been successfully leading the fight against breast cancer, providing patients with renewed hope.
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Center For Woman’s Health
Our goal is to provide comprehensive, high quality healthcare to women, with an emphasis on primary and preventive care. We provide a wide range of services, including pap smears, breast exams, and contraception options, and we treat most common medical problems. We also manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol and others. When necessary, we make referrals to appropriate specialists for more complex services.
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Preoperative Medical Care Clinic
The Preoperative Medical Care Clinic provides comprehensive medical care for the patient undergoing surgery. Risk stratification, stress testing as needed, and optimization of chronic health problems is addressed by internists experienced in this specialty area. Patients with uncontrolled health problems, who do not have regular primary care, or who have cardiac risks can especially benefit from the services of this clinic.
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