Hospital Medicine
A hospitalist is a physician dedicated to the care of hospitalized patients. Hospitalists work closely with hospital departments and healthcare providers to form the best evidence-based, patient and family-centered healthcare plans. In addition, they coordinate patient discharge processes to ensure safe and effective transitions.
The division is comprised of a team of healthcare providers and practice administrators. Healthcare providers include physicians and advanced practitioners at both Upstate and Community Hospitals. For more information about the Hospital Medicine Department, including the Fellowship, please click here.
Hospital medicine is a vital and growing field. Physicians who specialize in hospital medicine are experts in the care of patients who are hospitalized. They work to ensure that each patient receives the best possible care while they are in the hospital.
What Is Hospital Medicine?
So what is hospital medicine? Hospital medicine is a branch of internal medicine that focuses on the care of hospitalized patients. Physicians who specialize in hospital medicine are experts in diagnosing and treating illnesses that occur in the hospital setting. They work to ensure that each patient receives the best possible care while they are in the hospital.
Why It’s Important
Hospitals are where many people receive their medical care. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 35 million people receive care in U.S. hospitals every year! Hospital physicians play a vital role in ensuring that each patient receives high-quality, individualized care while they are hospitalized.
Benefits of a Career as a Hospitalist
What are some of the key benefits of choosing a career in hospital medicine? Here are just a few:
- Hospital physicians have the opportunity to care for a wide variety of patients.
- They are able to work with a team of specialists to provide coordinated care for their patients.
- Hospital physicians have the ability to make a real difference in the lives of their patients.
- They also have the potential to earn a high salary and enjoy excellent job security.
So if you're looking for an exciting and challenging career in medicine, consider specializing in hospital medicine.
What Else You Need to Know
Department of Medicine hospitalists provide patient care at the following locations:
Upstate University Hospital
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-5774
Upstate Community Hospital
4900 Broad Road
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 492-5305