Alumni Association - Department of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
For generations, alumni of the Department of Medicine have helped define excellence in compassionate care, medical education and scientific discovery. From training future leaders to advancing clinical practice and research, our alumni have played a central role in shaping the department’s enduring impact at University Hospitals and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a global community of physicians and scholars committed to improving health and advancing medicine for the future.
Dear Alumni Family,
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As healthcare and academic medicine continue to evolve, the Department of Medicine at University Hospitals is charting an ambitious path forward—one rooted in deeper integration across our core mission: to heal, to teach, and to discover.
The extraordinary standard of care you helped establish remains our guiding light. Building on that foundation, our teams are advancing world-class patient care through cutting-edge medical technologies, innovative therapeutics, and evidence-based practices. We are continually modernizing our care delivery models to expand access across our communities without ever losing sight of quality, clinical excellence, and cost-effectiveness.
Just as when you walked these halls, our faculty, staff, and trainees remain the heartbeat of UH. Today’s residents, fellows, and learners are empowered as engines of innovation, challenged daily to blend the rigorous science of medicine with the deep compassion and kindness that defines a UH caregiver. This enduring culture ensures every patient receives care that is both clinically exceptional and profoundly human.
You are a vital part of our legacy and our future. As the Department of Medicine proudly stands as a gateway for innovation in the art and science of healing, we remain deeply grateful for the groundwork you laid and the pride you continue to bring to our UH family.
Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD, MSc, FIDSA
Department of Medicine Chair
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