Drs. Brian O’Rourke and Gregory Kirk were named the new Vice Chairs for Research for the Department of Medicine effective March 15, 2015. Dr. O’Rourke serves as the Vice Chair for Basic and Translational Research, and Dr. Kirk serves as Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research. In their new roles they will help shape(...)
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Engblom to become Administrator for Ambulatory Services
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipIt is with very mixed feelings that we announce the departure of Patricia (Patti) A. Engblom from the administration team in the Department of Medicine to become the Administrator for Ambulatory Services at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 1994, Patti came to Johns Hopkins as a post-graduate fellow in the Health Services Management program. Her first(...)
Singer wins A. McGehee Harvey Award
Posted by | CongratulationsBenjamin Singer, a research and clinical fellow in the division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine has won the A. McGehee Harvey Award due to the high quality of his research. He will be recognized at the Young Investigators’ Day Program on April 16, 2015 where he will present a poster to deans, medical and(...)
Hager elected to Council of the Administrators of Internal Medicine (AIM)
Posted by | CongratulationsDan Hager, MHA, division administrator of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has been elected to the Council of the Administrators of Internal Medicine (AIM) as the individual member at-large. AIM is an organization of business administrators in departments of internal medicine at medical schools and affiliated teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. Beginning a three(...)
Match Day 2015
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationCongratulations to our residency programs for a very successful match this year. Our department continues to attract some of the top talent from across the country, and we want to thank everyone who participated in this process over the past several months. Internal Medicine Program at Johns Hopkins Bayview This year’s Internal Medicine Program at(...)
Langlotz named Director of Nursing
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipRon Langlotz has been named the new Director of Nursing for the Departments of Medicine and Radiology effective March 22, 2015. Ron holds both a BSN and a MSN from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and came to Hopkins in 1999 as a clinical nurse in the Neurological Critical Care Unit (NCCU) and(...)
AHA awards top honors to DOM trainees
Posted by | CongratulationsTwo Department of Medicine trainees received awards during the American Heart Association EPI/Lifestyle 2015 Scientific Sessions held in Baltimore March 4 – 6. The goal of the meeting is to promote the development and application of translational and population science to prevent heart disease and stroke and foster cardiovascular health. Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, an(...)
Associate Vice Chair for Quality, Safety & Service announced
Posted by | CongratulationsDr. Stephen Berry has been named the new Associate Vice Chair for Quality, Safety & Service for the Department of Medicine effective April 1, 2015. In this role Dr. Berry will lead our efforts to improve the culture of safety, drive high value healthcare and foster an environment of patient and family centered care. He(...)
Hendrix named Director of Clinical Pharmacology
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipCraig W. Hendrix, MD, Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, and Epidemiology has been named the new director of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology in the Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine. He has also been named the Wellcome Professor of Medicine. The Division of Clinical Pharmacology has a rich history at Johns Hopkins(...)
Orens named Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipDr. Jonathan Orens has been named the new director of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine. The division includes over 70 full-time faculty as well as part-time clinical faculty with clinical and research expertise in a broad range of diseases including asthma, COPD, critical care, cystic(...)