About Our Divsion:
The Division of Academic Medicine provides primary and community medical
care with special emphasis on:
· Preventive care and health.
· The diagnosis and management of complex medical internal medicine
disorders.
· Acute and chronic multisystem diseases.
· Periodic physical examinations.
· Treatment of minor injuries and disorders.
· Monitoring and treatment of chronic disorders.
For persons with multiple disorders, our primary care physicians will manage
and coordinate the person's medical care.
The Division of Academic Medicine is actively involved in the teaching, research
and service missions of the Department of Medicine. Teaching activities include
leadership in the third year clerkship, fourth year acting internships, and
postgraduate medical education program, as well as participation in numerous
courses. Research activities and interests include cancer screening, cultural
issues, diabetes mellitus, health care services, HIV, medical education, occupational
medicine, violence and women's health.
