History

The Division of General Internal Medicine was established in 1985 with Dr. Thomas Inui as the first division head.

Dr. Thomas Inue
Dr. Stephan Fihn
Geetanjali Chander
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Overview

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) was established in 1985 with Dr. Thomas Inui as the first division head. It is now the largest General Internal Medicine division in the country with an extensive portfolio of education and research programs, and primary and hospital care in many settings including five medical centers, numerous ambulatory care clinics, patients’ homes, supportive housing, and substance use treatment programs.

Since the Division’s inception, GIM faculty have consistently held prominent teaching roles in the medical school and internal medicine residency training the next generation of internal medicine physicians.

Division heads

Dr. Thomas Inue

Thomas Inui, MD

1985 1994

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Dr. Stephan Fihn

Stephan Fihn, MD, MPH

1995  2021

John Amory

John Amory, MD, MPH, MSc

2021 – 2022 (interim)

Geetanjali Chander

Geetanjali Chander, MD, MPH

2022 

Notable achievements

  • HeartRescue Consortium
  • Genetics of hypertension and dementia
  • Pre-hospital emergency care
  • Models of primary care delivery
  • Growing Addiction Medicine Program
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 3 recognition
  • Center for Scholarship in Patient Care Quality and Safety
  • Health care for Seattle's refugee and homeless population