Divisions
The Department of Medicine is organized into 14 divisions encompassing all aspects of internal medicine and its subspecialties.
The Division of Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiovascular care, education and research, with expertise in areas including cardiac transplantation, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and innovative therapies.
The Division of Dermatology provides specialized care for diseases and disorders of the skin, hair and nails, including skin cancers, dermatologic surgery, light therapy and patch testing, serving patients across northern Alberta and neighbouring regions.
The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism provides specialized care for complex hormonal and metabolic disorders, with internationally recognized expertise in islet transplantation, diabetes and obesity, and inpatient consultation services at hospitals throughout the region.
The Division of Gastroenterology provides specialized, multidisciplinary care for gastrointestinal and liver diseases and is internationally recognized for its clinical care, research and advanced endoscopic procedures.
The Division of General Internal Medicine provides comprehensive consultative and inpatient care for acutely ill patients with complex medical conditions, emphasizing disease prevention, chronic disease management and coordinated transitions of care.
The Division of Geriatric Medicine provides comprehensive care for older adults across hospital and community settings, with expertise in frailty, dementia, falls and other age-related conditions, alongside nationally and internationally recognized research and education programs.
The Division of Hematology provides specialized diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and inherited or acquired blood conditions, serving as a major referral centre for Edmonton, northern Alberta, northeastern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.
The Division of Infectious Diseases provides specialized inpatient and outpatient care for infections across Edmonton and surrounding regions, with expertise in HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, transplant infections and antimicrobial stewardship, alongside leading research and education programs.
The Division of Nephrology provides specialized kidney care, including dialysis and transplant services, to patients across northern Alberta and leads clinical research and training through collaborations with the Northern Alberta Renal Program and the Alberta Kidney Disease Network.
The Division of Neurology provides specialized care for a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and movement disorders, through collaboration with community clinicians and multidisciplinary partners in neuroscience, neurosurgery and rehabilitation.
The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provides team-based rehabilitation care for people of all ages with disabilities and complex medical conditions, with a focus on improving function and quality of life through clinical care, research and education.
The Division of Preventive Medicine advances health and prevents disease and injury in the community and workplace through clinical services, occupational and environmental health expertise, education, research and training in preventive and public health medicine.