Department of Medicine

Department of Medicine Sections

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Cardiology

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The section is ranked #17 nationally by U.S. News and World Report for best global universities for the cardiac and cardiovascular systems.

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Cardiovascular Research

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The section received the Common Spirit Physician Enterprise Vision Award for Academic Excellence Award for the precision medicine cardio-genomics Heart Care pilot program.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

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The section is home to a new national Center for the Study of Atypical Diabetes, which will conduct RADIANT (Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network) research at 15 sites around the United States.

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Epidemiology and Population Sciences

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The community is our patient, and our studies address both personal and public health, informing physicians at the point of care and policymakers.

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Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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The section is the clinical home for the Texas Medical Center Digestive Disease Center, one of 17 federally funded centers focusing on research in GI diseases.

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General Internal Medicine

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The section has been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as an Age-Friendly Health System. 

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Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

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The section has one of the largest ACGME-accredited geriatrics fellowship programs in the country, committed to training outstanding geriatricians through diverse clinical experiences and academic evidence.

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Health Services Research

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The section is home to the largest Health Services Research Center in the Southwest United States.

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Hematology and Oncology

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The section investigates the basis of hematologic and oncologic disorders and explores these areas through translational studies.

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Immunology, Allergy, and Rheumatology

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The section is committed to providing the highest level of care for our patients with immunologic, allergic, and a multitude of autoimmune diseases by offering evidence-based therapeutics and potential novel therapeutics based on disease mechanisms.

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Infectious Diseases

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The section’s T32 Research Training in Infection and Immunity program offers three slots for fellows interested in advanced training in research. 

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Nephrology

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The section is internationally renowned and has well-funded research programs in basic, translational, and clinical science as it relates to the mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic kidney diseases.

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Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

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The section offers clinical services at five pavilions across the Medical Center: Baylor Medicine, Ben Taub Hospital, Baylor St. Luke’s, and Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women. 

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Transition Medicine

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The section provides comprehensive healthcare to adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities as they move from pediatric to adult care.

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