On Thursday of this week, the Division of Infectious Diseases hosted a small farewell for its graduating fellows, Michael Olthoff, MD, and Andrew Simms, MD. Faculty, staff, and their fellow trainees gathered to congratulate the pair and to thank them for their contributions during a challenging couple years. Members of the division were treated to […]
Members of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine returned to a location that has served them well many times in the past. The Terry Trueblood Recreation Area offers a comfortable lodge with a view of the water. As with previous years, members were invited to bring drinks to share while the program […]
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 […]
As graduates and their loved ones arrived, the department offered a taste of the “red carpet” treatment for its celebrities. Although there was no carpet, an IOWA backdrop was setup for photographs to document their achievement. Our full recap of the evening is here.
The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism met at the nearby Marriott to celebrate its two most recent fellowship graduates. The tight-knit group traded stories and updates on their lives during an opening social hour. After dinner, fellowship Program Director Brian O’Neill, MD, PhD, welcomed guests and then introduced each graduate, citing their achievements in the […]
Back together for the first full division-wide celebration in 4 years, the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation had plenty of agenda items to address in addition to celebrating this year’s graduates of its Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship. Graduates, family, friends, and colleagues met at the Hyatt Regency in nearby Coralville, […]
Guests, including family, friends and colleagues, met at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott, in the shadow of Kinnick Stadium and the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The graduates were presented with tokens of appreciation in recognition of their achievement and offered the opportunity to say a few words of thanks to the audience. Xiaocen Zhang, […]
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 – Tyler Maggio, MD Outstanding Junior Resident of the Year – Hayley Pysick, MD Outstanding Fellow of […]
Graduates from the five fellowship programs within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine were recently celebrated at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Iowa City. After a mixer and some appetizers, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program Director Ferhaan Ahmad, MD, PhD, welcomed guests, made brief remarks, and then presented the division’s annual awards. Division Director Barry London, […]
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 […]