Department of Clinical Medicine focuses on translational research from a basis of clinical competence. There are strong research groups covering genetics, immunology, epidemiology, and physiology.
The Department produces approximately 130 original, scientific publications each year, and around 10 PhD degrees are completed. Larger projects are supported by the Norwegian Research Council and various EU programs. The Department is linked to two research schools for PhD candidates.
600 medical students finish their exams at Department of Clinical Medicine each year; 150 students in each year´s class. The Department participates in master programs in science, pharmacy, nutrition, and various health studies. Post-graduate education is a topic of interest, especially for doctors.
Department of Clinical Medicine has a broad interest in informing and educating the public about relevant health issues and specific disorders.
Research and education spearheaded by the Department of Clinical Medicine take for a large part place in co-operation with the hospitals in the geographic region of Western Norway. The co-operation and co-localisation with Haukeland University Hospital, Stavanger University Hospital and Sandviken Hospital represent added value for the Department. There are also links to Diakonissehjemmets Hospital Haraldsplass, Førde Hospital and Haugesund Hospital.
Department of Clinical Medicine includes 44 full permanent positions. Adding temporary positions and externally financed positions, approximately 140 persons are employed at the Department, equivalent to approximately 100 full-time positions. There are 40 professorships at the Department; full-time or part-time. The university hospitals have some additional research positions and activities.
