Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) provides diagnostic and prognostic information for viral and bacterial pneumonia. Implementation of POCUS has relevance in both high- and low-income settings, where the COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges including infection control and longitudinal assessments of patients. Dr. Paul Blair, associate director of Austere Environments Consortium for Enhances Sepsis Outcomes, Dr. Gigi Liu, […]
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Fine and Sperati Recognized by the American Society of Nephrology
Posted by kbennett | CongratulationsDrs. Derek Fine and John Sperati, associate professors in the Division of Nephrology, were honored by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) with 2020 Midcareer Awards. Dr. Derek Fine received the ASN Distinguished Clinical Service Award. This award recognizes individuals who combine the art of medicine with the skills demanded by the scientific body of […]
Aug 3, 2020

Boyd Named Interim Director of the Division of Geriatrics
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, LeadershipDr. Cynthia Boyd was named interim director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology effective July 1. She has graciously agreed to serve as interim director following Dr. Chris Durso’s move to director of the Department of Medicine at JHBMC. Dr. Boyd is a professor of medicine with a joint appointment in health policy […]
Jul 30, 2020

U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, Patient CareThe U.S. News & World Report 2020-21 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 […]
Jul 28, 2020

Echouffo Tcheugui Receives Clinical Scientist Development Award
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, ResearchThe Doris Duke Charitable Foundation announced that four Johns Hopkins physician-scientists, including Dr. Justin Echouffo Tcheugui, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, have been honored with the 2020 Clinical Scientist Development Award. Dr. Echouffo Tcheugui was among 17 awardees selected from a pool of 208 applicants through a rigorous review process. […]
Jul 27, 2020

Sharma Nominated for AHA Guideline Panel
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, Patient CareDr. Garima Sharma, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, was nominated to be on the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Statement on Maternal Health Policy. The panel discuss policies and produce guidelines that will be released in 2021. This is the third AHA guideline panel in which Dr. Sharma has been asked to participate. […]
Jul 23, 2020

Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by kbennett | CongratulationsCongratulations to the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Associate Professor Monica Mukherjee, Cardiology Nazareno Paolocci, Cardiology Clare Rock, Infectious Diseases Assistant Professor Frederick Anokye-Danso, Endocrinology Melanie Dispenza, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Julia Lynn Drewes, Infectious Diseases Rupert Hung, Hospital Medicine at JHBMC Mahaa Umapathi, Cardiology Instructor Caroline Kensler, General Internal Medicine We would […]
Jul 17, 2020

Desai Named Myron L. Weisfeldt Professor
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, EducationDr. Sanjay Desai, professor in the Division of Pulmonary, vice chair for education and director of the Osler Medical Residency, was named the inaugural Dr. Myron L. Weisfeldt Professor in the Osler Medical Residency Program effective May 1, 2020. The intent for this endowed professorship, generously sponsored by Dr. J. Mario Molina, former CEO of Molina Healthcare and […]
Jul 14, 2020

Kass Receives Lucian Award
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, ResearchDr. David Kass, professor in the Division of Cardiology, was selected to receive the 2020 the Louis and Artur Lucian Award from McGill University in Canada. The award is designed to honor outstanding research in the field of circulatory diseases by a scientific investigator or group of investigators whose contribution to knowledge in this field […]
Jul 13, 2020

Williams Named Clinical Director of Cardiology at Bayview
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, LeadershipDr. Marlene Williams, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, has been selected to be the new Clinical Director of Cardiology at The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. In her new role as Clinical Director of Cardiology, Marlene will oversee all clinical activities of our cardiology teams at The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She […]
Jul 9, 2020