Internal Medicine Overview
A personal physician who provides long-term comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory, and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.
The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.
Internal Medicine Faculty Advisors
| Dr. Jayaram Chandrasekar | jchandrasekar@llu.edu |
| Dr. Charmaine Jamias | cjamias@llu.edu |
| Dr. Christopher Daum | cdaum@llu.edu |
| Dr. Hana Kazbour | hkazbour@llu.edu |
| Dr. Andrew Wright | anwright@llu.edu |
Internal Medicine Interest Group 2023-2024
Co-Presidents: Andrei Tong & Kristen Proctor
Co-Vice Presidents: Claire Brewer & Randy Sihotang
Secretary: Elisabeth Sewell
Treasurer: Jordene Daley
MS3 Rep: Emmy Issa
MS2 Rep: Uy Lae Kim
Download the Internal Medicine Interest Group Constitution
Infectious Disease Faculty Advisor
| Michael Ing | michael.ing@va.gov |