Saying “see you soon” to Bluemke with tacos

After years of service to Cardiovascular Medicine, Division Administrator Jonathan Bluemke announced his decision earlier this year to leave UI Health Care for a full-time position within the VA, deepening a relationship he already had with the National Guard. [Read our Spotlight on Bluemke from February 2019.] Now that his successor, Molly Flynn, has been […]

DEI in Internal Medicine – November 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. We are entering what is becoming widely known as “the season of giving.” We give thanks for bountiful harvests, for our loved ones, and for a profession that we […]

Molly Flynn named new Cardiovascular Division Administrator

The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce that Molly Flynn, MBA, MHA, will become Division Administrator for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, effective November 6. Flynn succeeds Jonathan Bluemke, MS-HSM, who will extend his time with the department to help manage the transition. Flynn comes to us with a strong background in cardiovascular […]

Anni Thorn joins Internal Medicine’s leadership support team

The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to introduce Anni Thorn as the newest member of the administrative team. Among her many responsibilities, as administrative services coordinator, Thorn will provide primary support for the department vice chairs, oversee the department’s incoming and outgoing mail, and coordinate department-sponsored events such as Internal Medicine Research Day and […]

DEI in Internal Medicine – September/October 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. September is one of my favorite months of the year, with mild weather, mostly sunny days and the leaves starting to turn to display the variety of beautiful fall […]

El Accaoui named Interim Director, Echocardiography and Echocardiography Lab

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine recently announced their new Interim Director of Echocardiography, and Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory, Ramzi El Accaoui, MD. This will be effective September 18, 2023. El Accaoui’s duties will include developing a strategic plan for the section, working on faculty and staff recruitment, development of new technologies and efficiencies in […]

DEI in Internal Medicine – August 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. As we prepare for the end of the summer, I would like to reflect on some of our experiences and events during these past few months. First, I want […]

McGranahan named associate editor for Internal Medicine Communications

On Monday, July 31, Claire McGranahan will join the department’s communications team as Associate Editor. McGranahan will initially be focused on adding to the department’s library of content through reporting and writing feature stories, video scripting, and designing and implementing social media strategies across various channels. She will also provide additional photography for the department’s […]

Jamie Paul named Administrator for the Division of General Internal Medicine

Jamie Paul has been appointed  the new Division Administrator for the Division of General Internal Medicine, effective July 1. She assumed responsibility for the division’s clinical and financial activities from Kristin Goedken, who served in the role for 8 years and has since assumed the position of Associate Clinical Department Administrator. Serving as General Internal […]

Grueter named Vice Chair for Research

The below message was sent to the department from Isabella Grumbach, MD, PhD, Interim Chair and DEO of the Department of Internal Medicine. It is with great pleasure that I announce that Chad Grueter, PhD, associate professor of Internal Medicine, will become Vice Chair for Research, effective July 1. When I took on this role […]