General Medicine is a base specialty and its assistance is sought by all super specialties. 
The consultant faculty comprises of highly trained physician who are capable of diagnosing and treating complicated medical problems in the fields of diabetes and endocrinology, rheumatology, clinical haematology, medical oncology, infectious diseases, HIV and AIDS and primary immnunological disorders.

The Department runs an active teaching programme for the Diplomate National Board postgraduates. All consultants of the Department of internal medicine as well as of allied specialities participate actively in the teaching activities. In the postgraduate teaching programme the emphasis is on training in services, besides this regular clinical demonstrations are held.