Welcome

The Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics is part of the Department of Medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University. The Division is comprised of two sections; one at OHSU and one at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The Division is home to a group of outstanding physicians, nurse practitioners, researchers and educators who are dedicated to serving the people of Oregon by providing excellent clinical care, and serving the region and the nation through research and education.

The Division has 42 full time and 12 part time faculty members, and 185 volunteer clinical faculty located throughout the region. Dr. Katherine Bensching is Interim Division Head and Dr. Elizabeth Allen, MD is Section Chief at the Portland VAMC.

In the News:

Our own Erin Ehly, R.N., B.S.N. wins OHSU Clinical Care Nurse of the Year for 2011! We are very proud of her - click here for details.

Mission Statement:

• Provide excellent clinical care and service to patients
• Be innovative medical teachers with expertise in teaching Internal medicine in diverse and challenging environments
• Promote a vital scholarly environment that encourages professional development and scholarship in general medicine and medical education
• Be advocates of the health and vitality of the communities we serve

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