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Welcome Message
Welcome to the Department of Internal Medicine at Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine!
We are excited to have you join our vibrant academic and clinical community. As a department, we are committed to advancing the practice of medicine through education, mentorship, and research. Our dedicated faculty members play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals. As course directors, they take pride in teaching medical students across clinical courses, ensuring that students receive the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in the evolving field of internal medicine.
Beyond the classroom, our faculty members serve as mentors in the Internal Medicine Clinic, providing invaluable guidance and clinical expertise to students while fostering a collaborative learning environment. In our clinic, students can directly engage with patients, honing their clinical skills under the supervision of faculty members who are passionate about teaching and patient care.
In addition to our educational efforts, the department is actively involved in research and scholarly activities. Our faculty are engaged in a variety of cutting-edge studies, contributing to the growth of medical knowledge and enhancing patient care practices. We encourage students to become involved in these activities, fostering a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to lifelong learning.
We are excited about the opportunity to work alongside you, and we look forward to a fulfilling and rewarding journey together in internal medicine.
Welcome to our department!
Department Goals
- Provide superior medical education and training in internal medicine and its subspecialties to our medical students and residents
- Serve our patients and colleagues by expanding our current services to enable expert consultative care in both General Internal Medicine as well as its subspecialties
- Embody a source for expert opinion and an authoritative resource for patients and physicians
- Expand clinical research, one of the most important contributions that can be made to improve the knowledge base and health of our society
Program Highlights
Recent Internal Medicine Guest Lectures
Please follow the links below to view recent lectures on various internal medicine topics given by NSU KPCOM faculty.
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- Oropouche Virus - Cyril Blavo, D.O., M.S., M.P.H. & TM, FACOP
- Integrative Medicine – Jacqueline Junco, M.D., M.P.H., AP, IMDD
- Inflammation: Diet and Natural Anti-inflammatories – Lynn Lafferty, Pharm.D., ND, DACBN, CNC, M.B.A.
- Fasting-Mimicking Diets – Stephanie N. Petrosky, D.C.N., RDN, FAND, FNAP
- Research Within Rheumatology and Beyond – Marc M. Kesselman, D.O., MACOI, FACC, FACR, and Research Fellow Stephanie Nagy
Educational Resources
Meet Our Team
Marc M. Kesselman, D.O.
Department Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Chief, Division of Rheumatology
PubMed
Sahar Sarrami Amini, D.O.
Vice-Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Alison Bested, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Director, Hyperbaric Medicine
Kayvan Amini D.O.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Division of Cardiology
Administrative Assistant
Adrian Betancourt, B.S.
Administrative Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine
Contact us
For department of Internal Medicine clinic appointments please contact (954) 262-4100. You may also fill out the form HERE to schedule an appointment.
For academic inquiries, please contact the department of Internal Medicine Administrative Assistant, Adrian Betancourt. (954) 262-1943.
This website is for educational purposes only. If you have a medical problem please contact your primary care provider, call 9-1-1 and/or go to the nearest emergency room.