A big part of the recruitment pitch is clear. At Iowa, candidates interested in subspecialty training past residency can find growing cohorts, expanded accreditations, and a menu of opportunities for multidisciplinary training tailored to their career goals. The numbers don’t lie: UI Health Care Internal Medicine’s Fellowship Programs have grown more robust, with expansion still […]
For their graduation event this year, organizers for the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension chose a location a little farther away from campus, but one that suited their group perfectly. The Merino Loft sits on the converted second floor of the Hotel Millwright, which stands on the edge of the historic Amana Colonies, about 30 […]
Every division has its own personality, and it is pretty clear within the first few minutes that “family-focused” is a big component for the members of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. They gathered at the Rapid Creek Cidery on the site of Wilson’s Orchard to celebrate the three graduates of their two fellowship programs. […]
Reunited for the first time in more than two years since before the pandemic began, members of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension met on a Sunday evening at Rapid Creek Cidery to celebrate more than just their graduating fellows. Tucked into an apple orchard just north of Iowa City, faculty, family, and friends were […]
Just days before the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension gathered in a conference room to celebrate the graduation of five of its fellows, University of Iowa Health Care released updated guidelines for vaccinated employees. Though most of their event plans could not be revised quickly in response, organizers still could be assured that group photos […]
Medical Alumni Auditorium may not be as picturesque as the rolling hills and woods surrounding Rapid Creek Cidery and Wilson’s Orchard north of Iowa City where the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension celebrated its graduates last year. Program Director Lisa Antes, MD, and Program Coordinator Sara Murph still transformed the well with flowers and other […]
Until our social-distancing era began, after a long day of being in the clinic or on rounds, transplant nephrology fellow Prerna Kumar, MBBS, always attended a 5:30 kickboxing class, whether she was feeling drained or motivated. Even if she worked late, she hustled to make the 6:30 class instead. Though Kumar only began kickboxing this past […]