Welcome to the Department of Medicine The Department of Medicine is the largest department within the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. It is made up of nearly 300 faculty members who are involved in patient care, research and education. Again and again, the Department of Medicine has distinguished itself as both a national and world-leader. Take a moment to read about some of our achievements that are helping to move all of medicine forward. News & Events New Pilot Research Program Initiative. Deadline for 1 page submission is March 31st, 2015. New Study Details Burden of C. Diff in U.S. March 02, 2015 Deborah J. Ossip, Ph.D., to lead Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco in 2016 March 02, 2015 CARE Event Helps Cancer Survivors Who Seek Fertility Services February 17, 2015