At University of Iowa Health Care, the holidays are not the only thing worth celebrating this winter. The Division of Nephrology gathered recently to recognize the retirement of Brad Dixon, MD, professor in Nephrology. Then, kicking off the week leading into the holidays, the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology paused to celebrate the career of […]
I will keep this one brief. I hope this end-of-year message finds you wrapped in warm blankets and the warmth of loved ones around you. At every holiday, I think about our patients, the people who had no choice in spending this time away from comfort or from certainty. Facing a health crisis at any […]
The following is an abridged and edited transcript of the December 11, 2025, Quarterly Department Update. To view the entire presentation, click here (hawkid login required). I want to start by saying thanks for attending. Looking forward to a good conversation and happy holidays for those who celebrate. I hope that whether you do or […]
Earlier this month, it was announced that after more than 20 years as medical director of University of Iowa Health Care’s Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Kevin Doerschug, MD, MS would transition to a new role in the institution, Associate Chief Quality Officer. Below is a conversation with Doerschug about lessons learned and high points […]
Below are those named to this month’s Internal Medicine Honor Roll—an employee recognition program where team members (providers, staff, etc.) can recognize other team members who are doing great things. We are pleased to recognize their contributions! Nominate someone today! Samira Malik, Clinical Assistant Professor Immunology Nominated by Ben Davis & Danielle Allen Dr. […]
UI Health Care’s supportive culture drew Nicholas Arnold, MD, back to Iowa after completing fellowship training elsewhere—a return that ultimately positioned him for hospital leadership. The Emergency Response Team recently named Arnold as its new Medical Director, marking the latest instance of a former chief resident stepping into a leadership role overseeing one of UI […]
Earlier this week, physicians, scientists, and trainees paused to honor a legacy still very much in motion. On Dec. 9, colleagues across UI Health Care gathered to celebrate Michael J. Welsh, MD, in an event organized by the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The event commemorated his selection for the 2025 Lasker DeBakey Clinical Medical Research […]
When asked how she balances work as both a clinician and researcher, Nicole Fleege, MD, doesn’t hesitate: her patients always come first. Now, two prestigious career development awards will help her advance this commitment. The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program recently selected Fleege for its fifth annual Winn Career Development Award […]
Learners in the Carver College of Medicine are invited to provide examples of effective teaching at the end of each rotation. Read what our trainees had to say about Internal Medicine educators over the past year. Ashten Sherman, MD, Resident Submitted by Willow Cover Ashten was a great example of how a resident can lead, […]
Earlier this week a host of physicians across the country learned where the next phase of their career would take them. The fellowship match day might be slightly less headline-grabbing than the matching of MD graduates with residency programs, but for our department and our residency program, it is just as important. We are proud […]