The year 2020 is coming to an end. We have battled historic wildfires, racial injustice, murder hornets, and a global pandemic that shook the world. At a time when it would be easy to brush off a tough year as we face the dawn of a new one, I find myself more grateful than ever. […]
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Herzke and Peairs Named Vice Chairs

Dec 4, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Congratulations, Leadership | No comments
Drs. Carrie Herzke and Kimberly Peairs have been promoted to vice chairs in the Department of Medicine. After over five years of serving as Associate Vice Chair for Inpatient Operations, Dr. Carrie Herzke, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, will become Vice Chair for Inpatient Operations. The move recognizes her extraordinary efforts […]
Thomas to Step Down as Division Director

Nov 13, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Leadership | No comments
We are in search of a new director of the Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. David Thomas has decided to step down after 15 years in the role. Dr. Thomas came to Hopkins to complete a fellowship in Infectious Diseases in 1990, and has been a star among our ranks ever since. He is a […]
Crews to Step Down as Associate Vice Chair for Diversity & Inclusion

Oct 15, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Leadership |
We are in search of a new associate vice chair for diversity and inclusion as Dr. Deidra Crews will step down effective January 1, 2021. As our inaugural associate vice chair for diversity and inclusion, Dr. Crews has worked with the directors, other vice chairs, faculty and trainees throughout the department to guide our strategic […]
Expanding Article of the Week to Articles of the Week

Oct 9, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Article of the Week, Research |
Beginning this week, we will expand the number of papers we feature every week for Article of the Week. I think there are many benefits of sharing the research findings of our hard-working researchers—such as giving investigative teams the accolades they deserve, inspiring collaboration and review between labs and divisions and encouraging more impactful research. […]
Director’s Reflections: LGBTQ Month

Jun 26, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Administration, Leadership |
June is LGBTQ month. Our department celebrates with pride the many contributions of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer faculty, staff and learners. We miss the opportunity to celebrate in public, with parades and social gatherings; however, this month there is an extra reason for celebration. The Supreme Court of the United States recently […]
Hellmann to Step Down as Chairman of the DOM at JHBMC

Jun 19, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Leadership |
After 20 years, David B. Hellmann, MD, MACP, will step down as chairman of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Two decades later, it is hard to imagine Bayview without the pillar that is David Hellmann. Alongside his role as chairman, he has served as vice dean and vice president for […]
Lennon Named Director of the Division of Gastroenterology

Jun 12, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Congratulations, Leadership |
It is my pleasure to announce that Anne Marie Lennon will be the next director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has accepted the position after serving as interim director since February 1. Anne Marie is professor of medicine, oncology, radiology and surgery. She earned her medical degree from the Royal College of […]
Standing Together Against Racism

Jun 2, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Administration, Leadership |
I am writing to note the intense pain caused by a string of horrific killings (George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor), which is first and foremost piled upon our minority communities, particularly African Americans. As a white man I do not fear police, nor do I need to navigate the myriad dangers and indignities foisted […]
Thank You For All You Do: Osler and Bayview Residencies and Nursing

May 22, 2020 | posted by Mark Anderson | Administration, Education, Leadership |
No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]