In many ways, the largest existential challenge for JHM is to evolve into a more integrated and efficient health system. This will be necessary for our department and school to secure a stable portfolio of resources into the future. To this end, the dean and CEO have called upon all departments to develop a set(...)
Congratulations
Gebo Named Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchKelly Gebo, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, was named chief medical and scientific officer of the All of Us Research Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this role, shewill work with health care professionals and researchers, participants and national and community-based organizations to lead the program’s scientific agenda, with a special(...)
Everyday DOM
Posted by | Administration, CongratulationsEveryday DOM recognizes faculty, staff and trainees who embody our core values in the work they do every day in celebration of our Mission, Vision and Values. To see past winners, click here. Barbara Brigade, administrative coordinator in the Division of Hospital Medicine, is the first line of support to 50+ physicians, nurse practitioners and physician(...)
Hill-Briggs Awarded ADA Rachmiel Levine Medal
Posted by | Congratulations*pictured: Felicia Hill-Briggs (R) and Dr. William Cefalu, ADA Chief Scientific, Medical and Mission Officer (L) Felicia Hill-Briggs, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, is the 2018 recipient of The Rachmiel Levine Medal in recognition of leadership and service to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). She is current ADA President of Health Care(...)
Rosen Receives Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award
Posted by | CongratulationsAntony Rosen, professor in the Division of Rheumatology, is the 2018 recipient of the American College of Rheumatology's Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award. This ACR award recognizes dedicated mentors who significantly influence the successful development and career of mentees, and honors one's contributions to the rheumatology profession through outstanding and ongoing mentoring.
Eschenbach Named Division Administrator
Posted by | Administration, CongratulationsEduardo (Alex) Eschenbach was named the administrator for the Division of Allergy and Immunology earlier this month. In this role, he will support the staff and faculty of the division with the goal of establishing multiple centers of excellence and publishing world-recognized, groundbreaking research. Alex earned a MBA in healthcare administration, data analytics and marketing(...)
Sowell to Step Down as Senior Director of Development
Posted by | CongratulationsAshlyn Sowell will step down as the Senior Director of Development for the Department of Medicine to begin a new position on September 17. She has accepted the newly created position of Associate Vice President of Campaign Operations and Engagement in the Office of the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. In her new(...)
Knicely Receives Young Investigator Award
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchDaphne Knicely, assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology, has been awarded the 2018 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Grant from the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to spearhead a vital program that seeks to sharply increase “health literacy” among patients who have chronic kidney disease. Daphne is collaborating on the project with colleague Sumeska Thavarajah, assistant professor(...)
Cayea and Pahwa Receive Educational Program Development Award
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationDanelle Cayea, associate professor in the Division of Geriatrics, and Amit Pahwa, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, were named the recipients of the 2019 Louis N. Pangaro, MD, Educational Program Development Award from the Clerkship Directors of Internal Medicine (CDIM). This award recognized individuals for contributions made to the development and improvement of(...)
Gelber Named Chair of Appointment and Promotions Committee
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipAllan Gelber, professor in the Division of Rheumatology, will succeed David Pearse as chair of the Department of Medicine Appointments and Promotions Committee. Dr. Gelber is an accomplished educator, clinician, mentor and investigator. The range of his academic pursuits in each of these domains contribute to his broad appreciation of scholarship. His longstanding commitment to(...)