Hospital Internal Medicine

Research

Your care at Mayo Clinic is guided by evidenced-based practice, outcome measurements and patient-oriented research. Much of this research is carried out by the physicians and scientists in the Division of Hospital Internal Medicine. Areas of particular research interest include topics that affect patient care, quality and satisfaction, including:

New clinical care models
The role of geriatric palliative care for older adults in the hospital
Using point-of-care ultrasound for the initial management of shock
Canine-assisted therapy for people hospitalized and awaiting heart transplantation
Risk factors associated with premature myocardial infarction

Clinical Trials

Mayo Clinic researchers carry out a wide range of clinical trials focused on the care of people who are hospitalized. You may have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. Learn more about hospital internal medicine clinical trials at Mayo Clinic.