The U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 Best Hospitals list once again showcased an impressive number of Department of Medicine specialties. While unsurprising, the results are an effect of the unparalleled contributions put forth by the individuals in our department on a daily basis. We would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to […]
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Three Named Administrative Residents
Posted by | Administration, Congratulations, LeadershipJuhi Nayak is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from St. Louis University last May to complete her bachelor's degree in health management and policy with minors in public health and globalization technology. Her experiences in the healthcare field have centered around quality and process improvement. She completed internships at the SSM Health St. […]
Garibaldi, Renda and Wu Named Health Care Heroes
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareThree members of the Department of Medicine were recently recognized by the Maryland Daily Record as Health Care Heroes. Dr. Brian Garibaldi, associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, was named a COVID-19 Hero in recognition of his work during the COVID-19 pandemic including treating former President Donald Trump. Learn more […]
Pitts Named Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Quality & Safety
Posted by | Congratulations, Leadership, Patient CareWe are excited to announce that on July 1, Dr. Samantha Pitts became the Department of Medicine’s inaugural Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Quality & Safety. Dr. Pitts is an assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and core faculty of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. She completed her internal […]
Rajagopal Receives JHU Innovation Fund for Community Safety Grant
Posted by | Civic Engagement, CongratulationsDr. Selvi Rajagopal, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, has been awarded a grant from the JHU Innovation Fund for Community Safety. The grant provides funding for three years to support youth and young adult engagement to improve community safety in Baltimore City through programs that support social emotional learning, STEM and […]
Nidadavolu and Westbrook Receive Junior Faculty Awards
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchDrs. Lolita Nidadavolu, fellow in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, and Reyhan Westbrook, instructor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, have each received a Junior Faculty Award sponsored by the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). This $100,000 grant is awarded to investigators studying biology […]
Sharma Named Associate Vice Chair for Women’s Careers in Academic Medicine
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipDr. Garima Sharma will be the next Associate Vice Chair for Women’s Careers in Academic Medicine and Chair of the Task Force on Women’s Academic Careers in Medicine. Dr. Sharma’s interest in diversity, gender and health equity stems from her experiences as a first-generation immigrant and woman navigating Cardiology—a sub-specialty of medicine where women are underrepresented. She […]
Demaio Receives Research Grant Award
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchDr. Andrew Demaio, fellow in interventional pulmonology in the Division of Pulmonary, received the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) Research Grant Award. The AABIP offers this grant annually for project related to the study of interventional pulmonology. He will present his research at the next AABIP Annual Conference.
Daumit to Step Down as Vice Chair for Clinical & Translational Research
Posted by | Congratulations, Leadership, ResearchWe are in search of our next vice chair for clinical and translational research. Dr. Gail Daumit will step down to become vice dean for clinical investigation. We’d like to express our gratitude to Dr. Daumit for the important work she has done to guide our strategic efforts related to research in partnership with the […]
Weisfeldt Receives Watkins-Saunders Award
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipDr. Myron Weisfeldt, professor in the Division of Cardiology and former director of the Department of Medicine, was selected to receive the Watkins-Saunders Award from the American Heart Association. This award recognizes outstanding commitment to overcoming health and community disparities in the state of Maryland. Established in 2012, the Watkins-Saunders Award honors Dr. Levi Watkins […]