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! Diana Jalal, Associate Professor Nephrology and Hypertension Nominated by: Sadaf Akbari Dr. Jalal has been […]
In his first year as Director of the Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship, Grerk Sutamtewagul, MD, has connected with each of the program’s trainees in turn. He could easily recognize what this year’s graduating fellows excelled at, and the impact they’ve had on the fellowship as a whole. “This class faced very difficult times during […]
Article: Implicit and explicit: a scoping review exploring the contribution of anthropological practice in implementation science Authors: Elissa Z Faro, Peter Taber, Aaron T Seaman, Ellen B Rubinstein, Gemmae M Fix, Heather Healy, Heather Schacht Reisinger Journal: Implement Sci. 2024 Feb 12;19(1):12 Abstract: Background: This study’s goal is to identify the existing variation in how, […]
I am pleased to add my voice to last week’s welcome for Dr. Upinder Singh, who will be the next Chair and DEO of Internal Medicine. There are a lot of noteworthy impacts worth considering with this news. Dr. Singh will be the first woman to serve as permanent chair in Internal Medicine’s nearly 160-year […]
The University of Iowa Health Care Making a Difference program is designed to recognize individuals who have performed in an exemplary manner, consistent with the goals of service excellence, and with a commitment to quality care. Over the last few months, members of our department were nominated by colleagues, patients, and patient family members for […]
Friends, colleagues, and loved ones met for a happy hour just down the road from University of Iowa Health Care’s Iowa River Landing location to offer congratulations and to wish Michael Kienzle, MD, well as he begins his next chapter. As guests arrived at the rooftop patio they helped themselves to some refreshments, enjoying the […]
On the evening of Friday, May 31, the Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship group kicked off the department’s graduation season. From tiny babies to tenured faculty, guests arrived in fine attire to enjoy an artful array of heavy hors d’oeuvres. The room filled with graduating fellows, their friends and family, and celebrating colleagues as the littlest among […]
Dear colleagues, faculty, and friends, As our tenure as chief residents draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound journey we’ve shared. This year has been marked by challenges, triumphs, and countless moments of growth. Today, we write to you not only as individuals but as a team, grateful for the privilege to […]
At last evening’s Internal Medicine Residency Graduation, the final three resident-chosen awards for the year were announced. The bulk of the awards had been announced last week at the Chief Residents’ Grand Rounds. Outstanding Interns of the Year – Amanda Chang, MD and Trisha Slehria, MD Outstanding Junior Residents of the Year – Paige Carlson, […]
Dear Colleagues, As we commemorate Pride Month and Juneteenth, we are reminded of the struggles that many groups have faced and continue to face in their fight for equal rights. Juneteenth has been a federal holiday in the United States since 2021. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery […]