The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago has a long tradition of providing thorough and comprehensive training in medicine.
Department Overview
Welcome to the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Since 1882, we have been moving academic medicine forward for the people of Illinois and beyond. The Department of Medicine is the largest of 25 academic departments in the College of Medicine. We are comprised of ten divisions, with more than 300 faculty engaged in teaching, scholarly activity and patient care services. We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Our main campus is located in the Illinois Medical District. We also provide clinical services at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science Center, the Jesse Brown VA hospital, and outpatient locations in the Chicago area.
We invite you to learn more about our Department of Medicine.
Mission: The mission of the Department of Medicine is to heal, educate, and discover.
Mission: The mission of the Department of Medicine is to heal, educate, and discover.
Clinical Care
To provide excellent patient care.
Wellness
To improve approaches for wellness and community outreach.
Equity/Diversity
To promote an inclusive environment in the DOM.
Education
To inspire and train world-class healthcare professionals and train the next generation of leaders in medicine.
Scholarly Activity
To synthesize new knowledge, innovate, and conduct transformative research.
Service
To foster a culture of engagement in the DOM, the profession, and the community.
To achieve the following
The best healthcare for all through scientific discovery, innovative education, and state of the art medical care.
6 values guide us
Excellence
We strive to reach the highest quality in all our actions.
Integrity
We respect the dignity and worth of everyone by maintaining the highest degree of ethical and moral conduct.
Innovation
We welcome change because it provides the opportunity for students to learn, faculty to investigate, and staff to improve our organization and the communities we serve.
Safety
We earn the public’s trust by fostering an environment dedicated to the safety of our patients, staff, and guests.
Social Justice
We are committed to identifying and exploring social issues with the goal of decreasing discrimination and disparities.
Professionalism
We portray a professional image through reliability, consistency, and honesty.