Support the Department of Internal Medicine

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The Department of Internal Medicine has a long-standing commitment to outstanding patient care, translational research, education and personalized health care. The department's vision is to work as a team to shape the future of medicine by creating, disseminating and applying new knowledge to meet the needs of each individual.

Numerous funds have been established by generous donors. These funds contribute significantly to the Ohio State Department of Internal Medicine’s ability to advance its mission and vision. Please consider one of these existing funds or visit our Ways to Give page.

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiovascular Medicine Teaching and Research Fund Supporting the academic, research and clinical programs in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Cardiovascular Support Fund Supporting teaching and research in the College of Medicine with particular emphasis on cardiovascular and lung transplantation research.
Cardiovascular Medicine Arrhythmia Research Fund Supporting cardiovascular medicine in the area of arrhythmia research.
Cardiovascular Anesthesia Research Fund Supporting cardiovascular anesthesia research of Dr. Howie (or successor).
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Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Diabetes funds

Diabetes Research Fund Supporting clinical research in diabetes.
Nutrition and Diabetes Research Fund Supporting the research work of Dr. Kwame Osei.
Diabetes Type 1 Research Fund Supporting research on type 1 diabetes in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism including but not limited to equipment, travel, supplies, publications and personnel.
Diabetes Center Support Fund Supporting development of and ongoing programs in the Diabetes Center including but not limited to construction, planning, remodeling and ongoing program needs.
African-American with Diabetes Research and Education Fund Supporting the education and advancement of basic and clinical research specific to diabetes in the African American population, including but not limited to research equipment, personnel and supplies.
Diabetes Research Center Support Fund Supporting research activities on diabetes in the Diabetes Research Center including research, personnel, equipment supplies, conferences, travel, publication costs, medical training and publishing.
Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) Diabetes Research Fund Supporting research in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism including but not limited to research personnel, equipment, supplies, education and training.
Endocrinology general funds
Lipid Research Fund Supporting lipid research in the Division of Endocrinology towards the work of Dr. James M. Falko.
Metabolic Bone and Mineral Metabolism Fund Supporting knowledge and understanding of metabolic bone diseases and mineral metabolism including but not limited to clinical research activities, travel, equipment, supplies and personnel.
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Comprehensive Supporting the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism primarily for, but not limited to, education, research, patient care, general operating and recruitment as directed by the division director.

Thyroid and endocrine research funds

Mary A. Gertmenian Cancer Research Fund Supporting research to find a cure for breast cancer.
Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Research Fund Supporting the research conducted under Dr. Thomas O'Dorisio.
Thyroid Research and Education Fund Supporting research and education of thyroid disease including but not limited to equipment, personnel, travel, training, publication and conferences.
Thyroid Laboratory Fund in Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Supporting research in thyroid disease at the discretion of Dr. Matt Ringel.
Endocrine Genetics and Adrenal Research Fund Supporting basic and clinical research specific to genetic basis of endocrine neoplasia with focus a on adrenal and related tumors. Can be used for research, equipment, supplies, personnel, etc.
Endocrine Tumor Research and Education Fund Supporting research and education on endocrine tumors (including work of Dr. Pinzone or successor) such as, but not limited to, research equipment, supplies, personnel and travel.

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Digestive Health Community Engagement, Outreach and Disparities Fund Supporting digestive health programs and initiatives in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition for community engagement and outreach.
Pancreatic Education and Research Fund Supporting pancreatic disorder research and education efforts related to chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer; allocated by division director (or successor).
Gastroenterology Research and Education Fund Supporting the advancement of knowledge in the field of gastroenterology.
Liver Disease Research and Education Fund Supporting research and education of liver diseases including but not limited to equipment, supplies, personnel, travel, training, publications, conferences, etc.
Crohn's Disease Fund Supporting education, research and development for Crohn's disease.

Division of General Internal Medicine

General Medicine Teaching and Research Fund Supporting academic and clinical programs in the Division of General Internal Medicine.
Healthy at Home – House Calls Program Fund Supporting the Healthy at Home – House Calls Program in General Internal Medicine to facilitate the care of disabled patients and allow the program to increase the number of patients served.
Geriatrics and Gerontology Research Development Fund Supporting geriatrics and gerontology research.
General Internal Medicine Housestaff Clinic Fund Supporting educational, clinical and environmental aspects of Residents' Continuity Clinic in the Department of Internal Medicine to allow delivery of first rate patient care.
Hypertension Research and Education Fund Supporting education and advancement of basic and clinical research specific to hypertension, including but not limited to research equipment, personnel, supplies, training and education.
Dr. Evelyn E. Pintz, MD, Residency Program Endowed Fund Established April 7, 2017, with a gift from James J. Mohr. Used to support the residency program in General Internal Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine.
Clinical Geriatrics Support Fund Supporting patient care and outreach, research and education and training in geriatrics on problems facing the elderly (such as polypharmacy and prescription drug reactions, dementia, diabetes, mobility and bone density/fragility, perioperative and longterm care).
Geriatrics and Gerontology Comprehensive Fund Supporting the Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Primarily for, but not limited to, programming, education, research, patient care, general operating and recruitment as directed by the program director.

Division of Hematology

Leukemia Program Development Fund Support in Laboratory a Visiting Professor, Dr. John Byrd (or successor)
Multiple Myeloma Research Fund To be used for The Research of Multiple Myeloma
Lymphoma Research Fund To Support Lymphoma Research and Education at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Sickle Cell Anemia Research, Education, Program Fund Provides research, education, & program support on sickle cell anemia in Division of Hematology/Oncology, to include not limited to: supplies, equipment, personnel, conferences, etc

Division of Hospital Medicine

Hospital Medicine General Support Fund Supporting programs in Division of Hospital Medicine to improve hospitalized patient diagnosis, care and treatment such as, but not limited to medical education training, conferences, equipment, etc.

Division of Human Genetics

Clinical Cancer Genetics Research Fund Supporting research for clinical cancer genetics to be done at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute under authorization for Dr. Charis Eng or her successor.
Human Genetics Support Fund Supporting the Division of Human Genetics in its mission of research, education, training and patient care and outreach; allocated by division director.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Program Fund Supporting the Clinical Cancer Genetics Program.
Genetic Counseling Graduate Degree Program Support Fund Supporting activities in planning, developing, implementing and ongoing for graduate degree (MS or PhD) in genetic counseling in the College of Medicine.
Hereditary Colon Cancer Outreach Fund Supporting outreach programs, activities or conferences on hereditary colon cancer for general public, patients, families on awareness, education, prevention, risks, etc.
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Division of Infectious Diseases

AIDS Education Fund Supporting miscellaneous academic and educational expenses related to new AIDS program of the Division of Infectious Diseases. Also supports patient and community education efforts on AIDS.
AIDS Research Education and Training Fund Supporting medical research and medical education and training activities on AIDS.
Infectious Diseases Research Education and Training Fund Supporting medical research and medical education and training activities in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
Infectious Diseases Support Fund Supporting all programs and activities in the Division of Infectious Diseases as allocated by the division head.

Division of Medical Oncology

The Thoracic Oncology Center Support Fund For unrestricted support to The James Thoracic Oncology Center Support Fund on patient care/outreach, medical research, education/training, as allocated by director of Center, Dr. David Carbone (or successor).
Blue Beautiful Skies Fund for Lung Cancer Research Donations will directly fund innovative and lifesaving research and programs on lung cancer at The James, including early detection, prevention, basic and translational research (including clinical trials) or research training; as undertaken by internationally renowned lung cancer expert, Dr. David Carbone (or successor), director of The James Thoracic Center.
Prostate Cancer Prevention and Therapy Fund Supports prostate cancer research, to include prevention and improved therapies, at The Comprehensive Cancer Center James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute at the direction of Dr Steven Clinton (or successor).
Cancer Bionutrition and Chemoprevention Fund Supports Bionutrition and Chemoprevention activities of Dr. Steve Clinton or his successor
Kidney Caner Research and Treatment Fund Funds to be used to Support Dr. Clintons Research in Kidney Cancer at The James
Bladder Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund Supports medical research and programs on bladder cancer directed by Dr. S. Clinton (or successor) such as equipment supplies, personnel, fellow, conferences publications, patient outreach, etc.
Walker Melanoma Cancer Research Fund Supports melanoma cancer research at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute under the direction of Dr. John Howard or successor.
Gastrointestinal Oncology Fund Can be used for gastrointestinal outreach, programs, eduation and research undertaking by Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Sabb (or successor)

Division of Nephrology

Nephrology Designated Research Fund Supporting research in nephrology as specified by donor for particular faculty's research efforts (or their successor).
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Division of Palliative Medicine

The Palliative Medicine Development Fund Supporting education, research, growth and development in palliative medicine and hospice care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Related Funds
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Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Allergy and Immunology Teaching and Research Fund Supporting teaching and research programs in the specialties of allergy and immunology in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Asthma Program Fund in Pulmonary Medicine Supporting research, education, training and patient care programs and activities in the Asthma Program in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine as approved by division director.
Critical Care Program Fund Supporting programs and activities in care including, but not limited to equipment, supplies, personnel, research education or training initiatives, publication, conferences and travel costs.
Pulmonary Clinical Trials Program Fund Supporting teaching and research programs in the pulmonary clinical trials area.
Pulmonary Hypertension Program Support Fund Supporting programs and activities in pulmonary hypertension such as educational, research, training, conferences, travel, publications, etc.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patient Scholarship Supporting patients with financial needs by helping to pay for pulmonary rehabilitation.
Pulmonary Teaching and Research Supporting the academic and clinical programs of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Sleep Medicine Programs Fund  Supporting teaching and research programs in the specialty of sleep medicine.

Division of Rheumatology and Immunology

Arthritis and Rheumatism Research Fund Supporting medical research on arthritis and rheumatism.
Arthritis Education Fund Supporting education on arthritis.
Clinical Rheumatology Research Fund Supporting research in clinical rheumatology.
Everett D. Reese Arthritis Research Fund Supporting the Arthritis Research Laboratory.
Fellowship Program in Immunology and Rheumatology Supporting fellowship expenses in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology.
Fibromyalgia Research Fund Supporting medical research on fibromyalgia in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology including (not limited to) equipment, supplies, personnel, conference fees/travel, publications, etc.
Immunology Support Fund Supporting the academic and clinical programs of the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology.