Department of Internal Medicine
Overview
The Department of Internal Medicine at Iran University of Medical Sciences serves as a foundational academic and clinical entity within our School of Medicine. As a prominent teaching department associated with four affiliated educational hospitals—Rasool Akram Hospital, Firoozgar Hospital, Firoozabadi Hospital, and Hasheminejad Hospital—the department is integral to delivering high-quality patient care, training future physicians, advancing clinical research, and enhancing the university’s academic standing both nationally and internationally.
Mission
Our mission is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate internal medicine care while upholding excellence in education, research, and professional development. We are dedicated to training competent, ethical, and socially responsible physicians who can effectively address the evolving needs of patients and health systems.
Educational Responsibilities
The department actively engages in undergraduate, internship, and postgraduate medical education. Our educational initiatives encompass:
- Bedside Teaching and Clinical Rounds
- Case-Based Discussions and Problem-Oriented Learning
- Journal Clubs; Morbidity and Mortality Meetings
- Structured Teaching Sessions for Residents and Students
- Supervision of Clinical Skills Development
- Preparation of Learners for Board Examinations and Professional Assessments
We emphasize an integrated learning environment that combines robust theoretical foundations with practical clinical experience across diverse patient populations.
Clinical Services
Through our affiliated teaching hospitals, the department provides a comprehensive range of internal medicine services, including:
- Acute and Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnostic Evaluation of Complex Medical Cases
- Inpatient and Outpatient Consultation Services
- Subspecialty Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Care
- Continuity of Care for Medically Complex Patients
- Evidence-Based Management of Common and Rare Internal Medicine Disorders
Our clinical teams are committed to ensuring patient-centered care, timely decision-making, and adherence to contemporary scientific standards.
Research and Innovation
Research is a cornerstone of our academic identity. Faculty members, fellows, and residents engage in clinical, translational, and educational research to improve patient outcomes and generate significant scientific evidence. Our research priorities include:
- Publication in High-Impact Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Development of Clinical Research Projects
- Participation in National and International Scientific Conferences
- Mentorship of Emerging Researchers
- Promotion of Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Studies
We believe that fostering a robust research culture is essential for institutional growth, academic visibility, and enhancement of global rankings.
Faculty and Human Resources
The strength of the department is rooted in its dedicated faculty members, residents, and clinical staff. We prioritize:
- Academic Excellence
- Professional Ethics
- Teamwork and Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Continuous Faculty Development
- Support for Young Academic Staff and Trainees
Investing in human resources is a fundamental strategy for achieving long-term academic distinction.
Facilities and Infrastructure
To support education, research, and patient care, the department benefits from the infrastructure of four teaching hospitals, which include:
- Specialized Inpatient and Outpatient Units
- Educational Wards and Conference Rooms
- Access to Diagnostic and Laboratory Services
- Clinical Teaching Spaces
- Medical Record and Research Support Systems
We continuously strive to enhance our facilities and expand modern educational and clinical resources.
Quality Improvement and Accreditation
Enhancing quality and achieving higher accreditation standards are among our strategic priorities. The department is committed to:
- Improving Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
- Enhancing Educational Quality and Curriculum Delivery
- Supporting Measurable Outcomes in Teaching and Research
- Documenting Academic and Clinical Achievements
- Aligning Departmental Activities with International Accreditation Criteria
These initiatives contribute directly to institutional development, ranking enhancement, and increased global competitiveness.
Strategic Goals
Our long-term goals include:
- Strengthening the Department’s Academic Brand
- Increasing Scientific Output and Citation Impact
- Expanding International Collaborations
- Improving Learner Satisfaction and Educational Outcomes
- Promoting Innovation in Clinical Teaching and Care Delivery
- Enhancing the University’s Visibility in Global Rankings
Duties of the Department Chair
- Foster cohesion, cooperation, and synergy across the seven core activity areas of the department.
- Prioritize collaborative research projects with other basic science and clinical departments.
- Direct departmental activities towards interaction and collaboration with academic and research centers domestically and internationally, as well as with relevant organizations.
- Promote applied and interdisciplinary research leading to knowledge-based products, thereby securing research funding from external sources.
- Emphasize the adoption of modern teaching methods by faculty and ensure continuous academic assessment of students.
- Actively lead the department in constructive interaction with the dean and vice-deans in alignment with advancing the university’s overarching goals.
- Provide a platform for optimal utilization of junior faculty members, whether under service obligation or contractual appointment.
- Collaborate fully with the university’s relevant research centers.
- Ensure timely graduation of students and guide theses towards community-based research addressing challenges in the educational, health, and treatment systems.
- Maintain ongoing supervision and support for students facing academic difficulties.
- Assign academic advisors to students.
- Present the department’s short-, medium-, and long-term roadmap within one month of appointment to the university’s Vice-Chancellery for Education.
Duties of the Head of Clinical Division/Section
- Oversee the educational, research, therapeutic, and executive affairs of the clinical division, which is established under the name of a clinical specialty.
- Be present in the division and perform assigned duties as a faculty member.
- Plan and supervise the implementation of division activities effectively.
Division Structure
- Director of the Division/Department Internship Program: Responsible for implementing all student-related programs.
- Director of the Division/Department Residency Program: Responsible for implementing all residency-related programs.
Duties of the Head of Division
- Prepare monthly schedules for the division, outpatient clinic, faculty on-call roster, internal division meetings, conferences, and related activities.
- Develop educational, research, and executive plans for each division member.
- Supervise the internship program director, residency program director, and outpatient clinic supervisor.
- Organize faculty programs, including scholarships and participation in domestic and international conferences.
- Participate in hospital, faculty, and university meetings to represent the division’s perspectives.
- Identify the division’s staffing, financial, equipment, medication, and other needs and communicate them to relevant authorities.
- Convene the division and department council monthly to gather colleagues’ insights and submit meeting minutes to the hospital’s Vice-Chancellor for Education.
- Conduct periodic evaluations of trainees and report results to the hospital’s Vice-Chancellor for Education.
- Document and report monthly faculty educational activities to faculty members.
- Announce the division’s development plan and new programs at the end of each year to the department, hospital, and faculty.
- Complete annual promotion-related information for faculty members and submit it to the hospital’s educational administration.
Duties of Faculty Members
1. Education
- Provide a teaching plan for theoretical and practical classes, specifying teaching methods, number of learners, and assessment modes.
- Prepare a course plan and orient learners at the beginning of each course.
- Supply educational texts and/or audio-visual instructional materials.
- Document learners’ achievement of stated educational objectives.
- Ensure accessibility to learners throughout the training period.
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation in educational activities.
- Provide results of learner evaluations of the faculty member’s teaching.
- List and describe courses with revised teaching methods.
- Report hours and titles taught in continuing education programs.
- Document advisory activities for learners.
- Report attendance in departmental educational programs.
- State the number and titles of theses supervised.
2. Research
- Report personal research activities to the department chair.
- Provide publication details in medical journals and abstracts presented at conferences.
- List authored or translated books and approved research projects.
- Report inventions and discoveries with official certification.
- Calculate and communicate research activity scores after the academic year.
3. Professional Development
- Provide certificates of participation in courses and seminars.
- Report monthly hours spent studying in the relevant specialty.
- Document the use of distance-learning approaches.
- Submit reports addressing weaknesses identified in evaluations.
- Confirm promotions to higher academic ranks, if applicable.
4. Executive and Managerial Activities
- Provide official decrees for responsibilities in the division, educational department, school, or university.
- Report hours spent on executive activities and committee participation.
5. Provision of Clinical Services and Health Promotion
- Report hours spent providing clinical services and participation in health promotion programs.
6. Professional Activities Outside the University
- Document memberships in examination committees and participation in scientific bodies.
- Report public lectures and articles published in general-interest journals.
Duties of the Deputy for Education of the Department
- Coordinate educational and research activities in the relevant field.
- Organize required educational programs.
- Supervise course delivery and review course content.
- Evaluate applications for transfer and guest students.
- Review research proposals and provide recommendations.
- Anticipate recruitment needs for specialized faculty members.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for submission to the educational-research council.
- Review and comment on syllabi revisions and determine course content.
- Supervise residents’ rotation periods in other departments.
Duties of the Deputy for Research of the Department
- Oversee research and technology affairs in accordance with regulations.
- Develop policies to improve scientific and international cooperation.
- Prioritize innovation in research aligned with national development plans.
- Monitor and evaluate research activities and performance.
- Establish relations with domestic and foreign institutions for research collaboration.
- Plan for faculty members’ use of study opportunities.
- Prepare the institute’s research plan and present priorities.
- Review the institute’s activities in line with national growth plans.
Last updated by M. Rangaviz__Aug. 11, 2026