Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
Cardiology is celebrating a new milestone this spring, thanks to a transformative gift from a grateful patient. Mr. Marvin H. Weiner has recently made a $7.5 million commitment to establish The Hugh Calkins, Marvin H. Weiner and Jaqueline J. Bernstein Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, the first named center within the Division of Cardiology to be fully […]
As many of you know, Tumulty Topics in Clinical Medicine is a longstanding Department of Medicine tradition featuring updates from Hopkins faculty on clinical topics, often with a case-based flavor. Since this CME course is eligible for tuition remission, attendance is free to you if you are a university employee. The registration link, list of […]
Dr. Lisa Maragakis, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, was recently deemed one of Maryland's Top 100 Women for 2022 by The Daily Record. The popular news source began honoring outstanding women leaders who have not only made contributions through their professional careers, but through community service and mentoring in 1996. These high-achieving Maryland […]
The Department of Medicine Office of Education has launched the start of the second continuous strategic priority planning initiative. We are seeking faculty, fellows and residents who are interested in participating as committee members or a committee chair in the development of 3-5 actions and a recommended implementation plan that would advance one of the […]
Over the past two years, the need for a more defined clinical leadership infrastructure has become increasingly apparent as we manage increased patient encounters alongside preparing for an unpredictable future. In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, our faculty stepped in to fill the void, and it is time some of them are officially recognized […]
On Monday, March 28, the Task Force on Women's Academic Careers and the Diversity Council of the Department of Medicine hosted a Celebration of Women in Academic Medicine: Research, Clinical Care, Teaching, Leadership and Intersectionality. The event featured a panel moderated by Dr. Chidinma Ibe, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, with […]
Applicants are invited to apply for the position of the Director of the Johns Hopkins University Center on Aging and Health. The Center on Aging and Health (COAH) is a vibrant multidisciplinary center approaching its 25th anniversary with the mission to optimize the health and well-being of older adults and across the life-course through innovative […]
The Women's Task Force is seeking nominations for the Dr. Susan M. MacDonald DOM Annual Sponsorship Award. This 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 […]
Dr. Kimberly Peairs is our new vice chair for clinical affairs effective Feb. 1, 2022. She will lead our clinical vice chair team in order to further harmonize Department of Medicine clinical affairs across all campuses. Dr. Peairs has proven to be an effective leader managing our ambulatory operations since 2016 when she began as […]
