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!
Necole Miller, Research Support Manager
Internal Medicine
Nominated by Lori Bassler
Necole is an outstanding employee who provides excellent service to a variety of individuals in the department including faculty and clinical trial staff. Her work ethic is exemplary.
Maria Witt, Nurse Practitioner
Hospital Medicine
Nominated by Grace Kavalier
Maria went above and beyond to take care of one of her patients. This patient’s shoes were wearing out, and she took it upon herself to by him new shoes to make him more comfortable. She exemplifies the UI Health Care core values of excellence and respect, and we are thankful for all she does for our department and her patients.
Angie Hester, Research Support Specialist
Internal Medicine
Anonymous nomination
Angie simply ROCKS!!
Jacob Heath, Resident
Internal Medicine
Anonymous nomination
Going above and beyond while cross-covering another team’s patient this past month at the VA. Jacob facilitated a timely transfer of a VA patient to UI Health Care over a weekend shift.
Erin Cline, Nurse Practitioner
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Nominated by Saima Sharif
She shared with me a way to look up my patients in EPIC and for that I will be forever grateful. I was struggling with patients with the same last names and clicking on the incorrect ones. She showed me to check the box that says “my patients” and it has been a game-changer for me. I thank her each time I check that box!
Trish Kirk, Administrative Services Coordinator
Cardiovascular Medicine
Nominated by Molly Flynn
I want to recognize Trish for spearheading a new project aimed at fairly and efficiently scheduling faculty resources. Thanks to her dedication, and tireless effort, the project successfully went live in July and is already making strides in its second iteration.
Nicole Strand, Academic Clinical Program Management Associate
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine
Nominated by Sara Lang
Nicole demonstrates on a daily basis what it means to be a dependable colleague. No matter what comes up in the day, she remains steady and seamlessly completes any task that comes her way. The Pulmonary Division Fellowship Program is extremely fortunate to have her keeping everything running smoothly!!!
Aditya Ravindra, Fellow
Hematology and Medical Oncology
Anonymous nomination
Adi is an outstanding individual and an exceptional educator. He consistently goes above and beyond to teach those around him, creating a space where learners feel safe, valued, and empowered to be active members of the team. His dedication and impact are truly remarkable, and we are so lucky to learn from him.
Taylor Becker, Fellow
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Nominated by RSCCU Med Team (Brian Wayson)
During the morning Triage discussion between MICU and RSCCU a patient in RSCCU very suddenly decompensated. Dr. Becker immediately assigned a MICU to the patient and then came to RSCCU to assist with managing the patient. The patient was able to be promptly transferred to the MICU and was stabilized.
Emma Hartness, Resident
Internal Medicine
Anonymous nomination
Emma did an exceptional job on her first night float rotation as a new intern! She responded to multiple high-acuity events with outstanding professionalism and empathy, and her timely event notes and handoffs ensured seamless transitions between day/night teams. Thank you for all your hard work!
Lori Bassler, Director, Research Administration and Financial Operations
Jackie Kersten, Healthcare Services Manager
Deb Gilmere, Senior Accountant
Necole Miller, Research Support Manager
Angie Hester, Research Support Specialist
Amy Newton, Accountant
Internal Medicine
Nominated by Danielle Allen, Jamie Paul, Ann Tvedte, Collin Just, Molly Flynn, Hilary Humphrey, and Sam Bredlau
A big thank you to our finance team for all their work closing out FY25! There is a lot that goes into year end close with many last minute transactions to be entered. Your diligence and hard work is appreciated!
James Rossen, Professor
Cardiovascular Medicine
Anonymous nomination
Dr. Rossen went above and beyond the required effort to get a patient coverage for their procedure. Without Dr. Rossen’s patience and persistent efforts, this patient would not have been able to get the procedure. Excellent work!
Melissa Ludgate, Clinical Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine and Psychiatry
Anonymous nomination
Dr. Ludgate has consistently advocated for the support and well-being of women in medicine, particularly physicians who are also mothers. Her commitment to reproductive justice is inspirational and appreciated. She is a great asset to the GME and to our institution as a whole.