Department and Program Statements

Department of Medicine Mission Statement

The collective mission of the Department of Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and their communities, both now and in the future, by integrating scientific discovery with exemplary medical care, ensuring equity and diversity, and training the next generation of physicians in the science and art of medicine. 

Department Statement of Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Medicine, is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as an essential strategy to support all members of our academic community: faculty, trainees, staff, and the patients and communities we serve.  We strive for a culture of inclusive excellence in which our commitment to the core values of equity and diversity are reflected in all of our clinical care, research, education, and service activities. 

More information on the Department's focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is available here.

Program Mission Statement

The Transplant Infectious Diseases Fellowship program will provide transplant training that will prepare our fellows for their future practice through excellent clinical experiences, scholarly work, and education. 

Brief Program Description: 

A transplant ID fellowship is an 1- year optional non-ACGME accredited fellowship program that can be pursued after completion of a two-year general ID fellowship. The major components of the program include inpatient clinic training (24 week minimum), a outpatient continuity clinic, research, and scholarly work.