In recognition of its tradition of exemplary scholarly activity, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) held its annual Celebration of Excellence in Research, Scholarship, Teaching, and Service on Monday, adding faculty with appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine to its Wall of Scholarship, naming Impact Scholars, and presenting Faculty […]
Article: Implementing Strengths-Based, Positive Approaches Within Rheumatology Fellowship Training: A Realist Evaluation of Appreciative Inquiry-Based Interventions Authors: Bharat Kumar, Alick Feng, Patricia Bruffey Thoene, Erica Sigwarth, Kristina Cobb, Melissa Swee, Manish Suneja Journal: J Clin Rheumatol. 2025 Feb 19. doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000002212. Online ahead of print. Abstract: Objective: Appreciative Inquiry (AIn) is a strengths-based organizational framework […]
Let’s talk about the work being done by the department’s leadership team: the central office, Vice and Associate Chairs, Division Directors and Division Administrators. In reflecting on this, I landed on the metaphor of a house. We want to consider what efforts are visible and easily noted (the exterior of the house) and what work […]
April greets us with blooming flowers, warmer days, and the gentle certainty that spring has arrived. In nature’s transformation, we find an invitation to renew our spirits, to welcome change with grace, and to move forward with fresh energy and purpose. It is beautifully fitting that April is also the National Month of Hope. Founded by Mothers […]
The William R. Wilson Award The 2024-25 William R. Wilson Award goes to Alex Hanson and Betty Tu. These two have shown exceptional accomplishment in their clinical work in Internal Medicine. The Wilson Award was created in 1982 to honor the memory of an Internal Medicine faculty member who exemplified the finest in teaching, clinical […]
Over the last few months, members of our department were nominated by colleagues, patients, and patient family members for a variety of actions that have had a major impact. (One member, as you will see below, has been nominated a few times since our last post!) Recognizing others is fast and easy with the Making […]
Ryan Boudreau, PhD, associate professor in cardiovascular medicine has received a seven-year, $7.6M R35 NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) to support a comprehensive research program examining the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying heart disease, the global leading cause of death. Boudreau is one of a few scientists nationwide, and the second at the University of […]
The following is a statement from Vice Chair for Education and Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Manish Suneja, MD. It is with great pride that I announce the 2026–27 Chief Residents for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The Chief Residents are chosen for their leadership skills, moral integrity, and clinical acumen and are the most […]
Article: Home health utilization in the Veterans Health Administration: Are there rural and urban differences? Authors: Heather Davila, Bradely Mayfield, Michelle A Mengeling, Andrea Holcombe, Kelly R Miell, Erin Jaske, William Iverson, Tammy Walkner, Greg Stewart, Samantha Solimeo Journal: J Rural Health. 2025 Jan;41(1):e12865 Abstract: Purpose: Growing numbers of older adults need home health care, […]
The following announcement was sent earlier today from Upinder Singh, MD, Chair & DEO of the Department of Internal Medicine. It is my great pleasure to announce that Josalyn Cho, MD, has accepted the role of Vice Chair for Professional Development, and Martha Carvour, MD, PhD, has accepted the role of Vice Chair for Quality […]