The Chiefs’ Grand Rounds, 2023

As much as they are leaders in the residency program, the Chief Residents’ acumen as clinicians and educators is rarely on full display to the entire institution and beyond. Every year, they are invited to deliver a Grand Rounds in Internal Medicine close to the end of their term in office. (View previous years’ presentations here: […]

DEI in Internal Medicine – June 2023

The following newsletter is provided by clinical associate professor Jeydith Gutierrez, MD, MPH, Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Department of Internal Medicine. I recently assumed the role of Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Department of Internal Medicine. I feel humbled and excited for this opportunity. I have […]

Farewell from our 2022–23 Chief Residents

We are loath to admit that it is the end of our chief year, but much like Dr. Smock writing letters of recommendation—deadlines are deadlines. For each of us, this year has been an invaluable experience for our growth as physicians. Having this year to emulate the recruitment, teaching, advocacy, and leadership that we received […]

Meet Our APPs: Emily Struble, DNP

We are pleased to present the next in our weekly series introducing you to Internal Medicine’s Advanced Practice Providers. In addition to sharing information about where they work in the department, we asked them each to tell us a little bit about their “Why” (the sustaining pull for their work) and what relaxes them. (Read […]

New Faculty Additions – 2023

The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to introduce faculty members who joined us from January through May 2023 (start dates in parentheses). We are happy to welcome them to the department. Jason Allen, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor (2/1/23) Dr. Jason Allen joined the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine as a Clinical Assistant. Dr. Allen […]

Updates in Infectious Diseases, 04/28/23

Continuing medical education events are great ways for clinicians and researchers to exchange ideas. Presenters combine their clinical experience with extensive review of the current literature and distill it into key takeaways for attendees. That audience responds with feedback in the form of focused questions and by making it clear to presenters and organizers what […]

Meet Our APPs: Samantha Sparrow, PA-C

We are pleased to present the next in our weekly series introducing you to Internal Medicine’s Advanced Practice Providers. In addition to sharing information about where they work in the department, we asked them each to tell us a little bit about their “Why” (the sustaining pull for their work) and what relaxes them. (Read […]

Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance Syncope Management?: A JACC: Advances Multidisciplinary Collaborative Statement

Article: Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance Syncope Management?: A JACC: Advances Multidisciplinary Collaborative Statement Authors: Giselle M. Statz, Aron Z. Evans, Samuel L. Johnston, Mehul Adhaduk, Avinash R. Mudireddy, Milan Sonka, Sangil Lee, E. John Barsotti, Fabrizio Ricci, Franca Dipaola, Madeleine Johansson, Robert S. Sheldon, Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy, Rose-Anne Kenny, Tyler C. Bullis, Deepak K. Pasupula, Jon […]

IntMed residents showcase research at GME Leadership Symposium

Last week the Carver College of Medicine’s Office of Graduate Medical Education, which oversees residencies and subspecialty fellowships, hosted its annual Leadership Symposium. Teaching awards were presented following a short presentation. But first a research poster competition was held. More than two dozen posters were on display, and 15 of those posters were submissions from […]

Gonzalez Bravo wins GERM grant

Rising third-year medical student Carolina Gonzalez Bravo is the recipient of a research grant from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Foundation. The foundation’s Grants for Emerging Researchers / Clinicians Mentorship (GERM) program is designed to nurture physician-scientist trainees across the country, particularly those from populations underrepresented in medicine. Awardees receive a stipend and […]