Article: Comparative effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination strategies to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease: a population-based cohort study at the veterans health administration in the United States Authors: Shinya Hasegawa, Michael P Jones, Satoshi Kakiuchi, Eli N Perencevich, Michihiko Goto Journal: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2025 Mar;31(3):402-407 Abstract: Objectives: Comparative effectiveness of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), 23-valent […]
Earlier this month, faculty, staff, and of course, fellows and their families gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville for a celebration of 2025’s Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship graduates. Program Coordinator Jana Ringle greeted guests at the door, guiding them to an array of charcuterie and beverages for cocktail hour. Guests mingled until an […]
The Division of Immunology has sponsored two fellowship programs for decades and a third for more than a decade. The Allergy/Immunology Fellowship and Rheumatology Fellowship programs have such natural overlaps, that the division has also sponsored the creation of a dual-track fellowship. Though none of this year’s graduates chose the fast-track route to double-certification, all […]
Perched above Slater Field, the McCord Lounge inside Kinnick Stadium was once again host to the graduates of the Gastroenterology Fellowship and their colleagues, friends, and family. Guests took advantage of the appetizer buffet and the bar, before the main presentations began. Adrian Holm, DO, fellowship program director, invited guests to help themselves to the […]
Article: Patterns of Palliative Care Consultation in Neurosurgical Patients Authors: Sawyer Kieffer, John Arce, Amy Ogilvie, Hiroyuki Oya, Yuya Hagiwara Journal: Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2025 Mar;42(3):282-286 Abstract: Numerous neurosurgical (NSG) conditions entail high morbidity, mortality, and prolonged ICU stays. Palliative care (PC) serves to alleviate suffering, align treatment with patient preferences, and is […]
Adam Blaine, MD Growing up in Wyoming and spending my entire life in the West, I never expected to find myself in Iowa. But on residency interview day, I was struck by the kindness, humility, and genuine enthusiasm of everyone I met. Dr. Manish Suneja and Dr. Katie Harris fostered an atmosphere of warmth and […]
June is that time for transitions. It may feel like we are in a month of saying good-byes, as some of our residency and fellowship graduates head out for new adventures. We prefer that our trainees stay with us for as long as possible, join our faculty, and pass on to the next generation what […]
Each year, the Internal Medicine Residency Program exercises the same devotion and attention to detail to celebrating the achievements of its graduates as they do in ensuring those trainees have the skills, experience, and support to become world-class physicians ready to take their next steps. After a stop at the “Photo Booth” in Hancher Auditorium’s […]
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! Barb Coffman, Nurse Practitioner General Internal Medicine Nominated by Gretchen Warkentin Barb is an […]
This message was sent from Upi Singh, MD, Chair & DEO of the Department of Internal Medicine earlier today. Effective July 1, the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension will be led by Lisa Antes, MD, and Sarat Kuppachi, MD, as co-interim division directors. Chou-Long Huang, MD, PhD, has transitioned out of the role of division […]