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! Samira Malik, Clinical Assistant Professor Immunology Nominated by Ben Davis & Danielle Allen Dr. […]
UI Health Care’s supportive culture drew Nicholas Arnold, MD, back to Iowa after completing fellowship training elsewhere—a return that ultimately positioned him for hospital leadership. The Emergency Response Team recently named Arnold as its new Medical Director, marking the latest instance of a former chief resident stepping into a leadership role overseeing one of UI […]
Earlier this week, physicians, scientists, and trainees paused to honor a legacy still very much in motion. On Dec. 9, colleagues across UI Health Care gathered to celebrate Michael J. Welsh, MD, in an event organized by the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The event commemorated his selection for the 2025 Lasker DeBakey Clinical Medical Research […]
When asked how she balances work as both a clinician and researcher, Nicole Fleege, MD, doesn’t hesitate: her patients always come first. Now, two prestigious career development awards will help her advance this commitment. The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program recently selected Fleege for its fifth annual Winn Career Development Award […]
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 year. Ashten Sherman, MD, Resident Submitted by Willow Cover Ashten was a great example of how a resident can lead, […]
Earlier this week a host of physicians across the country learned where the next phase of their career would take them. The fellowship match day might be slightly less headline-grabbing than the matching of MD graduates with residency programs, but for our department and our residency program, it is just as important. We are proud […]
With this week’s Fellowship Match Day, many of our graduating residents can breathe a sigh of relief as their next couple years come into focus. We are proud to announce below the members of our residency who have matched into fellowship programs beginning in the 2026–27 academic year. Match Day also allows us to update […]
Internal Medicine placed 96 clinicians on the list of Patient’s Choice Award recipients for their excellence in patient care in Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). Each of our outpatient divisions is represented. Recognition was based upon patient responses to five questions within the “Care Provider” section of patient surveys: Concern showed […]
The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at UI Health Care has thrived under the steady leadership of Kevin C. Doerschug, MD, MS, who has served as Medical Director for more than two decades. Now, as Doerschug transitions into a new institutional role, Desmond Barber, MD, MME, has been named the MICU’s next Medical Director. David […]
The way clinicians talk about weight can leave lasting impressions, shaping how patients view themselves and engage with healthcare. In weight management care, patients commonly report experiencing weight stigma—an issue consistently linked to higher rates of healthcare avoidance. While surveys often highlight provider communication as a primary driver, UI Healthcare Endocrinologist Kathleen Robinson, MD, PhD, sought a broader understanding […]