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 […]
The most common question we have been asked in the past year is “Why did you want to be chief resident?” We all had individual reasons for becoming chief, but we shared the common desire to help shape the program that shaped us. During the last year, we have made several notable changes including eliminating […]
The following is a statement from Vice Chair for Education and Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Manish Suneja, MD. It is with great pride that I announce the 2026–27 Chief Residents for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The Chief Residents are chosen for their leadership skills, moral integrity, and clinical acumen and are the most […]
The skies on the evening of Thursday, June 14—the night of Internal Medicine’s Residency Graduation—trembled with excitement overhead Hancher Auditorium in synchronicity with the tenor of the occasion. As guests arrived, they were greeted by the warm, golden hour light of the windowed lobby, and an invitation to have their photo taken with friends, family, […]
Rachel Anderson, MD My passion for internal medicine ignited during Morning Report in my third year of medical school. Watching the Chief Residents expertly guide a diverse group of learners, from first-time medical students to seasoned third-year residents preparing for fellowships, was truly inspiring. The process of clinical reasoning, from initial workup to final diagnosis, […]
Dear colleagues, faculty, and friends, As our tenure as chief residents draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound journey we’ve shared. This year has been marked by challenges, triumphs, and countless moments of growth. Today, we write to you not only as individuals but as a team, grateful for the privilege to […]
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 […]
The following is a statement from Vice Chair for Education and Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Manish Suneja, MD. It is with great pride that I announce the 2025–26 Chief Residents for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The Chief Residents are chosen for their leadership skills, moral integrity, and clinical acumen and are the most […]
Taylor Becker, MD My search for “the why” behind everything in life was the true indication that I would end up being an Internal Medicine Resident. As a child in rural Minnesota, I spent my time outside, learning about plants and animals. When my siblings watched Spongebob, I was studying nature documentaries. While my classmates […]
Stick with us, there is a lot to cover and all of it matters. Not just to our graduates and the award winners, but to their colleagues and loved ones who watched them take this next–and in some cases, their final–step toward the completion of their training. We want to celebrate each detail and they […]