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Medicine

The Department of Medicine seeks to revolutionize the future of medicine. The department strives to provide leading-edge medical therapies focused on exceptional patient experiences and outcomes, pioneer innovations in novel therapeutic agents and approaches, uncover paradigm-shifting scientific discoveries, and empower medical students and residents to change the world. 

Nasrollah Ghahramani wearing a white lab coat stands in front of medical equipment

From the Chair

“At all times, the Department of Medicine aims to excel in patient care, research, education and community outreach. Our department consists of international leaders in medical school and resident education, laboratory and clinical research and cutting-edge clinical care.”

Nasrollah Ghahramani, MD, MS, FACP
Interim Chair

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Who We Are and What We Do

A Penn State College of Medicine helps a patient at a local Community Day in Allison Hill School

Community Service

The Department of Medicine believes that medical care extends beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics.

Closing the health care disparities gap

Michael McShane, MD, assistant professor of medicine, shares how he works with College of Medicine students to help rural communities overcome challenges in health care access to meet patients where they are. 

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Ready to Give Now?

From current gifts that help us address our department’s immediate needs to endowed funds that provide enduring support for Medicine initiatives year after year, all gifts make a difference. Thank you for your partnership! 

Give Later

To explore more giving opportunities or ways to maximize your impact, contact Michaelean McCormick in the Office of Development or call 717-531-8497.