What does black history mean for our university, our school and our department? The Johns Hopkins Hospital was founded in 1889 on a then unusual premise that care would be provided “without regard to sex, age or color.” This is a great part of our history, but, in fact, race played major and complex roles in our history to date. Desegregation […]
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Director’s Reflections: Discovery Partnerships in Science
Posted by | Administration, ResearchThe role of science is interwoven in all things we do—from training to research to the development of new therapies. It is woven into our DNA as the nation’s first research university. Each year, we celebrate this tradition of discovery with a day dedicated specifically to the projects and passions of our scientists. It is […]
The Search for the Next JHBMC Director Has Begun
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipThe search is now underway for the next Director of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Last week, the job description was sent to all of the full professors in the DOM inviting them to apply. Applications can be submitted through the end of next month. Huge thanks to our search […]
Kalloo to Step Down as Director of Gastroenterology
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipAfter 15 years, Tony Kalloo will step down as the director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology on February 1, 2020. Dr. Kalloo joined the Hopkins faculty in 1988. During that time, he has proven to be an incredible innovator, valuable mentor and world-class clinician. He is the pioneer of natural orifice surgery, a […]
Director’s Reflections: Preparing for a New Year
Posted by | AdministrationIt’s hard to believe another year has already come and gone. Now in my sixth year as director of the Department of Medicine, my pride in you and your work has only increased with time. I hope this holiday season brings joy to you and yours, and that the close of 2019 marks the beginning […]
Clinical Excellence Track: Promotion Criteria
Posted by | AdministrationA summary description of the criteria for promotion on the new Clinical Excellence Track and the documentation that is needed to support applications for promotion is now available on the DOM Faculty Portal. The Office of Faculty and the Chairs of the Clinical Excellence Promotion Committee are hosting a general information session on Wednesday, January […]
Director’s Reflections: Giving Back
Posted by | Administration, Civic Engagement‘Tis the season to reflect on what we have to be thankful for in our lives. Personally, I am thankful for each of the almost 5,000 members of our department. I am grateful that you have chosen our department as the home in which you exert your passions and exhibit your talents. As we take […]
Documentation Query Response Metric
Posted by | Administration, Patient CareDocumentation Query Response Metric is one of the DOM’s three active, FY20 clinical incentive metrics (announced in June). The Query Response Incentive Metric Only applies to faculty with at least 5 queries within the fiscal year Answering 80% of all queries within 96 hours is the threshold for all-or-nothing credit This threshold may increase in […]
Director’s Reflections: Celebrating Five Years of Medicine Matters
Posted by | AdministrationSoon after I began as director of the Department of Medicine, I recognized the need for an enhanced platform for sharing information with the more than 5,000 DOM employees across multiple locations. In October 2015, we launched the Medicine Matters blog to fulfill that purpose. After a slow start, reaching just over 4,000 monthly views, […]
Open Photo Shoot for SOM Faculty Portraits
Posted by | AdministrationAll full-time School of Medicine faculty members who have not taken a formal photo in the last five years are invited to sit for a professional portrait on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Foyer, Chevy Chase Bank Auditorium - Zayed. Please wear professional attire. Contact Barbara Narrow at […]