Department of Internal Medicine

Department Overview

The Department of Internal Medicine is one of the core clinical departments of the College of Medicine, dedicated to excellence in medical education, clinical training, research, and patient care. The department prepares future physicians by providing comprehensive instruction in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of adult diseases while fostering professionalism, ethical practice, and lifelong learning.

Students gain extensive clinical experience through structured teaching in hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and specialized medical units under the supervision of experienced faculty members. The department emphasizes evidence-based medicine, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered care, enabling graduates to provide safe, competent, and compassionate healthcare across a broad range of medical specialties.

In addition to its educational role, the Department of Internal Medicine actively contributes to clinical and academic research aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of the community and advancing medical knowledge. Under the leadership of Dr. Haidar Hussein Sallum, the department is committed to maintaining high academic standards, promoting innovation in medical education, and preparing graduates to become skilled clinicians, researchers, educators, and future healthcare leaders.

Department Mission

To provide excellence in undergraduate medical education, clinical training, patient care, and research by preparing competent, ethical, and compassionate physicians who contribute to improving community health through evidence-based practice, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Key Areas of Teaching & Expertise

The department provides teaching and clinical training across the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, including:

• General Internal Medicine
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Nephrology
• Hematology
• Rheumatology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Clinical Toxicology (Poisoning)
• Dermatology
• Psychiatry
• Neurology

Clinical Training Facilities

Students receive clinical education and bedside teaching through a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including:

• Internal Medicine Wards
• General Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinics
• Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Cardiology Outpatient Clinics
• Dialysis Unit
• Nephrology Clinics
• Gastroenterology Unit and Clinics
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Specialized Internal Medicine Units and Hospital Wards

Affiliated Teaching Hospitals

• Zain Al-Abideen Hospital
• Sayeda Khadija Hospital

Department Leadership

Head of Department:

Dr. Haidar Hussein Sallum