Quarterly Department Update – December 2024
The following is an abridged and edited transcript of yesterday’s Quarterly Department Update. To view the entire presentation, click here (hawkid login required). Hi, everyone….
Author: Upinder Singh, MD
Upinder Singh, MD; Chair and DEO, Department of Internal Medicine;
Professor of Medicine – Infectious Diseases
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Never-ending improvement efforts
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving. The time with family and friends is always brief, but all the sweeter for it. As we race…
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Gratitude in community
I love Thanksgiving, a holiday that places community right at its center. For years before I became a Hawkeye, I sent a message out to…
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Reflecting, learning, leading
The other side of a presidential election is a bit like recovering from a long fever. Even now, ten days later, this last one both…
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Lessons from a legend
Today officially marks one month for me in this new role. I can’t thank you all enough for the warm welcomes, the waves in the…
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Adapting to change
It’s already been more than two weeks since I started in this role. I’m so grateful to everyone who has been so welcoming and friendly….
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Greetings and thank you
The following message was sent to the department on October 1, 2024. Dear Colleagues – On my first day as Chair & DEO, a brief…
