Building and re-building community
The rare, destructive elements of Iowa springs notwithstanding, it feels good to see winter receding in our rearview mirrors. For many of us, warmer weather…
Views from the Chair
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Education, our motivating force
I cannot speak for all physicians, but I think that no matter how many years it has been, it is easy to be reminded of…
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Strategic action
“I like the work I do.” (90%–faculty) “The person I report to treats me with respect.” (86%–faculty) “This organization provides high-quality care and service.” (83%–all)…
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Collaboration is easy at Iowa
The northwest corner of neighboring Coralville is home to the UI’s Oakdale campus and now our Health Care Services Support Building. But it was also…
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Achievements and challenges
The University of Iowa and our department are recognized as experts in a sizable list of diseases and conditions. We have a reputation for understanding…
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Recognizing, and thanking, our administrators
A common stereotype heard when discussing academic medicine or even academia in general is that there are far too many administrators. The attitude says they…
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Work smarter, not harder
Welcome to the new year! In December, in preparation for the State of the Department address, I reviewed oodles of tables and numbers and pie…
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As the year ends
This was certainly a year like no other. It may seem like we can say that every year, especially since 2020, but this year brought…
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State of the Department, 2022
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)….
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Continually reviewing and renewing
Earlier this week, we participated in an annual year-end tradition in which faculty members are invited to meet with the Dean of the Carver College…
