Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship graduation, 2025

Earlier this month, faculty, staff, and of course, fellows and their families gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville for a celebration of 2025’s Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship graduates. Program Coordinator Jana Ringle greeted guests at the door, guiding them to an array of charcuterie and beverages for cocktail hour. Guests mingled until an […]

Allergy / Immunology and Rheumatology fellowships graduation, 2025

The Division of Immunology has sponsored two fellowship programs for decades and a third for more than a decade. The Allergy/Immunology Fellowship and Rheumatology Fellowship programs have such natural overlaps, that the division has also sponsored the creation of a dual-track fellowship. Though none of this year’s graduates chose the fast-track route to double-certification, all […]

Gastroenterology fellowship graduation, 2025

Perched above Slater Field, the McCord Lounge inside Kinnick Stadium was once again host to the graduates of the Gastroenterology Fellowship and their colleagues, friends, and family. Guests took advantage of the appetizer buffet and the bar, before the main presentations began. Adrian Holm, DO, fellowship program director, invited guests to help themselves to the […]

Chief Resident Introductions, 2025–26

Adam Blaine, MD Growing up in Wyoming and spending my entire life in the West, I never expected to find myself in Iowa. But on residency interview day, I was struck by the kindness, humility, and genuine enthusiasm of everyone I met. Dr. Manish Suneja and Dr. Katie Harris fostered an atmosphere of warmth and […]

Internal Medicine Residents Graduation, 2025

Each year, the Internal Medicine Residency Program exercises the same devotion and attention to detail to celebrating the achievements of its graduates as they do in ensuring those trainees have the skills, experience, and support to become world-class physicians ready to take their next steps. After a stop at the “Photo Booth” in Hancher Auditorium’s […]

Resident graduation photo booth, 2025

As residency graduates, colleagues, friends, and family entered Hancher Auditorium last week they had a chance to stop off for a “no carpet” photo before heading upstairs for the main event.

Nephrology fellowship graduation, 2025

For their graduation event this year, organizers for the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension chose a location a little farther away from campus, but one that suited their group perfectly. The Merino Loft sits on the converted second floor of the Hotel Millwright, which stands on the edge of the historic Amana Colonies, about 30 […]

Infectious disease fellowship graduation, 2025

The following lightly edited report was submitted by Poorani Sekar, MD, clinical associate professor in Infectious Diseases.  This year, we had the pleasure of celebrating our graduating fellows at Tin Roost in North Liberty. On a beautiful June evening, we gathered in a  private room at the restaurant, which was elegantly set up with food […]

Outstanding Resident & Teacher of the Year Awards, 2025

At last evening’s Internal Medicine Residency Graduation, the final three resident-chosen awards for the year were announced. The bulk of the awards had been announced last week at the Chief Residents’ Grand Rounds. Outstanding Intern of the Year – Aubri Larson, MD Outstanding Junior Resident of the Year – Dylan Miks, MD Outstanding Fellow of […]

The Chiefs’ Grand Rounds, 2025

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. To rectify this, 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’ […]