About the Department of Medicine

Our Mission

The collective mission of the Department of Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and their communities, both now and in the future, by integrating scientific discovery with exemplary medical care, ensuring equity and diversity, and training the next generation of physicians in the science and art of medicine.

Wellness Support

Resources to support wellness, decrease burnout, and needs related to changes COVID has imposed on professional and personal life.

About Our Leadership

Elizabeth Seaquist, MD

Elizabeth Seaquist, MD, Nesbitt Chair and Head, Department of Medicine

"I am deeply honored to serve as Nesbitt Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine and look forward to working alongside you to advance our missions of research, education, and clinical care while we continue our work to become a more diverse, caring, and inclusive community."

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VICE CHAIRS

RESEARCH

CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Peter Crawford-Vice Chair Research
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Dr. Peter Crawford
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Dr. Erhan Dincer
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FACULTY AFFAIRS &
DEVELOPMENT (OFAD)
 EDUCATION

 

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Nixon

Dr. Brian Sick
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Dr. James Nixon
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY
& INCLUSION (DEI)
ADMINISTRATION

 

Shahnaz Sultan Vice Chair for DEI

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Dr. Shahnaz Sultan
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Kathleen Dockter

ASSOCIATE CHAIR & ASSOCIATE VICE CHAIRS

CLINICAL RESEARCH DIVERSITY, EQUITY
& INCLUSION
 (DEI)
Dr. Drawz
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Dr. Paul Drawz
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Dr. Cuong Pham
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CLINICAL AFFAIRS

FACULTY AFFAIRS &
DEVELOPMENT
 (OFAD)
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Dr. Ben Webber
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Dr. Anne Marie Weber-Main
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TEACHING HOSPITAL LEADERS

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE REGIONS HOSPITAL
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Eli Gertner
Dr. David Hilden
Internal Medicine
Dr. Elie Gertner
Rheumatology
   
MINNEAPOLIS VA
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
 
Areef Ishani, MD Chief at VA
 
Dr. Areef Ishani
Nephrology