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Overview

Welcome to the Department of Internal Medicine under the School of Clinical Medicine

 

About Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting adults. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are trained to manage a wide range of complex conditions affecting internal organs, including:

  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • Liver
  • Kidneys
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Dermatology system
  • Haematology system
  • Rheumatology system
  • Endocrine system

Teaching & Training

The Department of Internal Medicine proudly houses the GEMP III and IV programs across the following academic hospitals:

  • Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
  • Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
  • Helen Joseph Hospital
  • Klerksdorp Hospital
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