The Department of Internal Medicine aiming to be the largest provider of public health services in Kafrelsheikh Government and Egypt. For this purpose we are planned to train more than a generation of doctors, nurses, scientists and administrators and conducts research into the cause, prevention and treatment of medical diseases and works closely with various health units as well as professional and community organizations in Egypt, nationally and internationally to achieve this primary goal.
1-Education
Qualify students to be able to develop an appropriate knowledge and skills and attitude necessary for current clinical practice
2.Clinical Care
We aim to:
a.Develop and implement Division-specific coordinated patient triage and referral management.
b. Ensure all Divisions implement processes that support timely access to primary and secondary care for patients in Kafrelsheikh catchment area.
c. Explore and, if appropriate, implement a centralized ambulatory clinic pilot model.
d. Explore innovative ways of providing primary and secondary care including Consultation, and sessional care to family health teams.
f. Ensure all Divisions make outpatient notes accessible in Kafrelseikh and nearby places.
g. Develop and implement innovative models of resident afterhours coverage.
h. Identify and implement collaborative initiatives with other departments.
3-Reseasrch
We aim to :
• Improve our research and clinical trials administrative infrastructure
• Enhance health services research
• Enhance collaboration and interdisciplinary research.
4.quality
We aim to
• Optimize care by reducing unnecessary variation
• Increase/enhance performance improvement capacity
• Assess population health
5.people
We aim to
• Increase faculty engagement through development opportunities and mentoring/coaching
• Build relationships and sense of community across all divisions and sites
• Enhance academic advancement by aligning clinical expectations with academic priorities
Values
Clinical Excellence: Leadership in quality and safety of the patient experience
Academic Excellence: Critical inquiry and effective knowledge exchange
Supportive and Energizing Environment: Collegiality and inter-professional collaboration; an environment where every faculty member is supported and valued
Innovation in All We Do: Care, education and research Accountability