Divisions & Departments
The Sanford School of Medicine houses a variety of divisions and departments that encompass a medical and biomedical science student’s education.
Biomedical & Translational Sciences
In the Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, we transform students into biomedical scientists who can bring a wealth of experiences and knowledge to their work. Here learning takes place in both the classroom and the research laboratory.Learn More
Emergency Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine aims to provide high quality education to medical students and residents through a wide array of experiences with the goal to provide South Dakotans with highest quality emergency care regardless of location.
Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine prepares medical students in 10 major areas, from general internal medicine to hospital medicine, infectious disease and more.
Neurosciences
The Department of Neurosciences provides students an exposure to disease and injuries of the central nervous system, peripheral nerves, and muscles. Student experiences in Neurology can help students hone skills in differential diagnosis.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology prepares students to provide compassionate care for women through reproductive and preventive healthcare.
Pathology
The Department of Pathology provides medical students engaging learning opportunities in basic and clinical science to improve the diagnosis, treatment and basic understanding of human disease.
Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics is a leader in educating medical students to provide compassionate care for pediatric patients and their caregivers.
Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry prepares third-year medical students for their future career as a physician through psychiatric care clerkship in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Surgery
The Department of Surgery prepares the next generation of doctors with unmatched surgery experience during the medical education.
