This year's Research Retreat marked the first-ever collaboration with the Whiting School of Engineering. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a huge success celebrating the scientific innovations of both the Department of Medicine and the School of Engineering. David M. Levine Excellence in Mentoring Awards: Dale Needham, professor in the Division of Pulmonary(...)
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U.S. News & World Report Reputation Surveys
Posted by | Administration, Patient CareThe annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Best Children’s Hospitals reputation surveys are now available to be completed by all eligible physicians. Some faculty may have already received an email to take the survey based on previous years’ participation. To vote, log in to Doximity.com or open the Doximity app. The app(...)
Take the Johns Hopkins Employee Engagement Survey
Posted by | AdministrationThe Johns Hopkins Employee Engagement Survey is underway from now until Sunday, March 25. Please take the time to complete the survey and share your opinions to improve our work environment. The survey is confidential and being administered by the Gallup Organization, a third party that will protect your answers. You should have received an(...)
Director’s Reflections during Black History Month: Diversity and Inclusion
Posted by | AdministrationBlack history is intertwined in the history of Johns Hopkins with figures like Vivien Thomas, who began as an assistant to Alfred Blalock, being paid as a janitor, and went on to develop procedures used to treat cyanotic heart disease, and Levi Watkins, who became the first black chief resident in cardiac surgery of The Johns(...)
Task Force on Women’s Academic Careers in Medicine Annual Sponsorship Award
Posted by | AdministrationThis award recognizes a Department of Medicine faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting and advancing women faculty and fellows by acting as a sponsor. A sponsor is a person in a leadership position who actively supports the career advancement of a more junior faculty member or trainee in whom they see career(...)
Disney and Schneider Named Clinical Leaders
Posted by | Administration, CongratulationsSarah Disney was named the administrative director for JHH inpatient operations and JHH/JHBMC endoscopy, effective February 1. Sarah’s appointment to this role marks an expansion of her responsibility as the administrative director of the Endoscopy Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She will work closely with the department’s vice chairs and(...)
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP): A Resource for Faculty
Posted by | AdministrationThe Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) provides free, confidential and professional support services for problems of daily living and emotional well-being for benefited faculty and staff and their families. For more information, visit: http://www.fasap.org/ or click here for quick reference information: FASAP Quick Reference
The Diversity Council Has a New Website
Posted by | AdministrationThe Diversity Council website has a new look! We’ve updated the site to make it more user-friendly and highlight our major initiatives and outreach. Discover photos, information about our recent visiting professors, our member list and more. Find it under the Faculty & Staff Resources section of the DOM website or by following this link:(...)
DOM Featured in the 2017 Diversity Annual Report
Posted by | AdministrationThe Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion has released its 2017 Diversity Annual Report, and the DOM is heavily featured. Check out the following pages: 6-7 for a story about our Department of Medicine Civic Engagement Initiative 13 (below) for accolades of Sherita Golden, Namandje Bumpus and Risha Irvin 25 for a photo featuring Lisa Cooper and Deidra Crews 26(...)
Berry Named Vice Chair for Quality, Safety and Service
Posted by | Administration, Congratulations, LeadershipI am pleased to announce that Stephen Berry will transition from the Associate Vice Chair for Quality, Safety and Service to become Vice Chair for Quality, Safety and Service for the Department of Medicine. The elevation of his position, from associate to full vice chair, is due to his expanded role in response to the growing movement to(...)