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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. 

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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. 

Divisions

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Chief: Andrea Manni, MD

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Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Chief: Kofi Clarke, MD

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General Internal Medicine

Chief: Cynthia Chuang, MSc, MD

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Geriatric Medicine

Chief: Nicole Osevala, MD

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Infectious Diseases

Chief: Cynthia Whitener, MD

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Nephrology

Chief: Nasrollah Ghahramani, MD, MS

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Rheumatology

Interim Chief: Sharon Banks, DO

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Contact Us

To reach someone in the Department of Medicine, send us an email.

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Department News

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.