The First Department of Internal Medicine was formed in 2018. It continues the activities of the Department of Internal Medicine - the largest department at the Medical University - Varna, with a rich history, academic traditions and outstanding contribution to the development of all areas of internal medicine, dating back to the establishment of the Medical University in Varna. In order to cover overall the internal pathology, to achieve better teaching and improvement of the opportunities for specialization, 3 educational and scientific sectors are distinguished:
ES Cardiology
ES Rheumatology
ES Pulmonary Diseases and Allergology
The current head of the First Department of Internal Medicine is Assoc. Prof. Atanas Angelov.