Services
BIDMC provides a wide range of offerings, from routine primary care through advanced specialty care. Learn more about what we offer.
Department of Medicine
About the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is a recognized leader in patient care, medical education and biomedical research. We provide a wide range of clinical services, including general internal medicine and subspecialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, rheumatology and more.
As an academic medical center affiliated with Harvard Medical School, we are uniquely positioned to integrate leading-edge research, innovative medical education and advanced treatments into everyday clinical care. This collaborative environment fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement, where physicians, scientists and trainees work together to improve patient outcomes, advance the future of medicine and shape the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Annual Report
Each year, BIDMC’s Department of Medicine publishes an Annual Report describing our clinical, research and educational programs, highlighting events of the past year, and recognizing awards and honors of our faculty, fellows, residents and administrators. If you would like a print copy of the most recent report, please email us your request.
Past Annual Reports
Our History
BIDMC has a rich and unique history. The Deaconess Hospital was founded by a group of women called deaconesses, who worked full-time for Methodist churches. In 1896, these women built a 15-bed hospital next to the home in which they lived to provide care to the underserved. Beth Israel Hospital opened as a Jewish community hospital in Roxbury in 1917 for Jewish physicians and patients, both of whom were discriminated against at other hospitals. The two hospitals merged in 1996, creating Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a new combined Department of Medicine. We’re proud to carry on the traditions of our founding hospitals in providing high quality and compassionate care to all.
Education & Training
Our educational programs are led by a team of nationally-known faculty. The Department is renowned for its teaching, and our members have garnered numerous teaching awards.
Research & Clinical Trials
In addition to delivering clinical care across a growing network, the Department of Medicine is engaged in leading-edge biomedical research to help better understand and treat a variety of health conditions.
Medicine Research
Department of Medicine research programs are focused on finding new ways to cure disease and improve lives.
Clinical Immunology
The Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS) Center promotes interdisciplinary clinical immunology and offers training for faculty.
Healthcare Delivery Science
The Center for Healthcare Delivery Science improves care quality by leveraging machine learning and innovative research to transform healthcare delivery.
Lung Health Research
The Institute for Lung Health is a multidisciplinary research program dedicated to the prevention of respiratory disease.
Virology & Vaccine Research
The Center for Virology and Vaccine Research aims to promote research and education activities related to virology, vaccinology and related disciplines.
Clinical Trials
Explore ongoing studies in the BIDMC Clinical Trial Directory or join the Research Volunteer Registry.
Divisions & Centers
Divisions under the Department of Medicine span a wide range of specialty areas. They provide clinical, research and education programs to support patients, researchers, faculty and students.
Meet the Department Teams
The Department of Medicine is led by a group of professionals who are dedicated to providing compassionate care for all with dignity and respect.
