Our department on the front lines
Many models predict that Iowa will see a peak in COVID-19 infections very soon and that peak resource utilization could occur within two to three…
Views from the Chair
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Champions in crisis
The past two weeks since my last post have bordered on surreal as we re-deploy our staff, reorganize our clinics, and work to keep our…
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Resilience in times of crisis
Unprecedented events are unfolding and it is difficult to wrap one’s mind completely around the rapidly evolving landscapes being shaped by the current coronavirus pandemic….
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The Bedside
In a little less than a month, we will kick off the final season of the academic year with Match Day. This represents a meaningful…
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The fruits of mentorship
What a month for seeing the fruits of strong mentorship. Once you start to look around for it, the examples are everywhere to be found….
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Our department by the numbers
We live in a world where we are inundated by data. It is easy for data to become background noise, but a few recent pieces…
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Our commitment to diversity
Ten years ago, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the national medical school accrediting body, directed institutions to increase the level of diversity in…
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Big data and big discoveries
Happy New Year, Happy 2020! I hope the past couple weeks have been restorative, whether you were able to take a lot or even a…
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Review of a momentous year by any measure
It seemed like much of our spare time in 2019 in Internal Medicine was devoted to self-assessment and review. These can be essential and worthwhile…
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State of the Department, 2019
The following is an abridged and edited transcript of yesterday’s State of the Department address. To view the entire presentation, click here (hawkid login required)….