At University of Iowa Health Care, the holidays are not the only thing worth celebrating this winter. The Division of Nephrology gathered recently to recognize the retirement of Brad Dixon, MD, professor in Nephrology. Then, kicking off the week leading into the holidays, the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology paused to celebrate the career of […]
Earlier this month, it was announced that after more than 20 years as medical director of University of Iowa Health Care’s Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Kevin Doerschug, MD, MS would transition to a new role in the institution, Associate Chief Quality Officer. Below is a conversation with Doerschug about lessons learned and high points […]
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. […]
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 […]
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! Kris Greiner, Academic/Scientific Writer/Editor Internal Medicine Anonymous nomination Kris has supported me numerous times […]
For more than two decades, Colleen Campbell, PhD, MS, LGC, clinical associate professor in Cardiovascular Medicine, has carved out a few days every fall to attend the largest human genetics meeting in the world. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting is held in a major US or Canadian city every year, attracting […]
The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to introduce some of the newest members, most of whom joined us between July and September 2025 (start dates in parentheses). We are happy to welcome them to the department. Abdullah Abbasi, MBBS – Clinical Assistant Professor – Gastroenterology and Hepatology (6/26/25) Dr. Abdullah Abbasi earned his MBBS […]
Because the Department of Internal Medicine at UI Health Care recognizes that the only constant in medicine is change, part of its mission is communicating new discovery to peer clinicians throughout the region. For decades, medical professionals have gathered to explain and explore updates in diagnosis and treatment in one of our oldest continuing medical […]
A new website puts living human heart tissue, and its translational power, within a few clicks of Iowa researchers. The Iowa Living Human Heart Research Program (ILHHRP) at the Carver College of Medicine enables cutting-edge research by providing investigators with living human cardiac tissue, improving the rigor and translational relevance of their studies. Founded and […]
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! Brooke Harrison, Nurse Practitioner Immunology Nominated by Ben Davis, Judy Streit, and Danielle Allen […]