Juneteenth, Today and Tomorrow
Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates the final emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States in 1865. Learn more about the importance of this…
Author: E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD
E. Dale Abel, MD PhD
Francois M. Abboud Chair in Internal Medicine
John B. Stokes III Chair in Diabetes Research
Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
Director, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center
Director, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering
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Thomas appointed Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement
It is my pleasure to announce that Christie Thomas, MBBS, Professor of Internal Medicine, has been appointed Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement. This position is…
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Tribute to our Hospitalists
When I decided to focus on this topic, top of mind was a desire to talk about the significant contribution of our entire inpatient service…
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Our responsibility in the present moment
Colleagues: Events of the past week have no doubt produced a variety of emotions in each of us. The video of the events leading to…
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Honoring and celebrating our learners
Many things feel simultaneously familiar and foreign these days. The middle of May kicks off our annual graduation season, and although we have had to…
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Our imperative to address health care disparities
We are data-driven. Although data will provide an accurate picture of a situation, it is empathy that motivates us to act on it. This week,…
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A day in the life . . .
Models are by their nature subject to constant revision. Two weeks ago, we believed we would now be in the peak of demand on University…
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Our department on the front lines
Many models predict that Iowa will see a peak in COVID-19 infections very soon and that peak resource utilization could occur within two to three…
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Champions in crisis
The past two weeks since my last post have bordered on surreal as we re-deploy our staff, reorganize our clinics, and work to keep our…
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Hal Richerson, MD, 1929–2020
Today, a giant in Internal Medicine was laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City by his immediate family. Hal B. Richerson, MD, was…
