The Chiefs’ Grand Rounds, 2023

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. 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’ presentations here: […]

Farewell from our 2022–23 Chief Residents

We are loath to admit that it is the end of our chief year, but much like Dr. Smock writing letters of recommendation—deadlines are deadlines. For each of us, this year has been an invaluable experience for our growth as physicians. Having this year to emulate the recruitment, teaching, advocacy, and leadership that we received […]

2024–25 Chief Residents Announced

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 2024–25 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 […]

Internal Medicine Residents Graduation, 2022

“Do you really think I’m ready for Hollywood?” That was the question posed by Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Manish Suneja, MD, to Dale Abel, MD, PhD, near the end of the short film “Suneja Stream.” The film debuted midway through last week’s Residency Graduation event as graduates and their families, faculty and staff were […]

Chief Resident Introductions, 2022–23

Ahmed Adbelhamid, MD Growing up as an Egyptian American, I learned from an early age to appreciate the various disparities in the world. My frequent trips to Egypt were always a direct reminder of how fortunate I am to have access to basic needs. These experiences motivated me to seek out a career that was centered […]

Farewell from our 2021–22 Chief Residents

When we began our chief resident year in June of 2021, we knew that it would be one filled with learning and evolution, however none of us could have expected the degree of impact that it would have on us. It has been a year of professional and personal growth for us—from expanding our skills […]

The Chiefs’ Grand Rounds, 2022

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. 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’ presentations here: […]

Online Presentation: Chief Resident Presentations – June 2, 2022

Internal Medicine’s Virtual Grand Rounds presentation for Thursday, June 2, 2022, will be: Chief Resident Presentations 12:00-1:00pm Thursday, June 2, 2022 TBA – Desmond Barber, MD Innovations in Ultrasound Training – Sydney Bowmaster, MD Improving Hospital Follow-Up in a VA Transitions of Care Clinic – Derek Hupp, MD A Little Extra Stress Can’t Hurt – Yana Zemkova, […]

2023–24 Chief Residents Announced

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 2023–24 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 […]

Farewell from our 2020-21 Chief Residents

Residents, It is with great sadness that we say goodbye as your Chief Residents for the 20-21 academic year. Although this year has been very different than we ever expected (thanks COVID), we have enjoyed working with every single one of you. When we interviewed for the role of Chief Resident in Spring 2019, we […]