Lung Transplant Team celebration highlights patient impact

The full scale of a health care professional’s impact may not always be immediately apparent. Even with the rapport that develops between patients and providers throughout treatment and continued care, appointments offer only narrow windows into a patient’s growth and improved quality of life. To that end, administrative coordinators for the Lung Transplant Team organized […]

Recognizing Teaching Excellence

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 month. San Chandra, MD, Resident Submitted by Lily Westemeyer Dr. Chandra was a remarkable teacher and leader on our team. […]

Stoltz receives Iowa CFF “Hero of Hope” award

Last month at the meeting of the Iowa Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), David Stoltz, MD, PhD, was presented with the chapter’s Hero of Hope Award. This annual recognition honors individuals who support the organization’s missions with exemplary dedication. Stoltz is the director of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine, […]

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Long COVID trajectories in the prospectively followed RECOVER-Adult US cohort

Article: Long COVID trajectories in the prospectively followed RECOVER-Adult US cohort Authors: Tanayott Thaweethai, Sarah E Donohue, Jeffrey N Martin, Mady Hornig, Jarrod M Mosier, Daniel J Shinnick, Hassan Ashktorab, Ornina Atieh, Andra Blomkalns, Hassan Brim, Yu Chen, Melissa M Cortez, Nathan B Erdmann, Valerie Flaherman, Paul Goepfert, Jason D Goldman, Naomi M Hamburg, Jenny […]

Our trainees, our purpose

There is a second holiday in February where I get to express deep affection and admiration? Sign me up. Today is “Thank a Resident and Fellow Day” and I am so honored to spend a few minutes here singing the praises of the beating heart of our department and UI Health Care: our internal medicine […]

Immunology gathers to celebrate three expecting members

Smart divisions recognize members’ professional achievements. Strong ones celebrate each other’s personal milestones, too. The Division of Immunology makes a point to acknowledge all manner of accomplishments. They regularly host potlucks and socials to celebrate team successes, building community. A timely example is a mini baby shower, dubbed a “baby sprinkle” by the division’s administrative […]

Updates in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy 2026

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology hosts an annual CME featuring presentations by UI clinicians and APPs on trending topics in the field. Every year, there’s plenty to discuss, and the 2026 Update was no different. After starting the morning with a continental breakfast and coffee, health professionals filled the Coralville Hyatt’s Oakdale Ballroom for […]

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Theratyping as a tool to guide clinical decision-making in patients with suspected cystic fibrosis and variants currently ineligible for CFTR modulator therapy

Article: Theratyping as a tool to guide clinical decision-making in patients with suspected cystic fibrosis and variants currently ineligible for CFTR modulator therapy Authors: Ryan M Gannon, Brittany A Wright, Brandon A Bettis, Mary E Teresi, Anthony J Fischer, Rebecca L Weiner, Tahuanty Peña, Douglas B Hornick, Ian M Thornell, Tayyab Rehman, Alejandro A Pezzulo […]

Farooq named HOBMT division director

The below announcement was sent to the Department of Internal Medicine earlier today by Chair & DEO Upinder Singh, MD. It is my great pleasure to announce that Umar Farooq, MD, has accepted the role of Director for the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Farooq has served as the interim […]

Internal Medicine Honor Roll: February 2026

Below are those named to this month’s Internal Medicine Honor Roll—an employee recognition program where team members (clinicians, researchers, educators, trainees, staff, etc.) can recognize other team members who are doing great things. We are pleased to recognize their contributions! Nominate someone today!   Shinya Hasegawa, Fellow Infectious Diseases Anonymous nomination Despite a busy two […]