Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
As you prepare for the school year, we invite you to mark your calendars for an important learning opportunity. You’re invited to join Paul B. Rothman, M.D., Dean of the medical faculty and CEO, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the vice deans at the New Faculty Orientation on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to(...)
Anne Marie Lennon, associate professor in GI, was recently named clinical director of the Division of Gastroenterology where she will oversee clinical practices at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Green Spring Station. After receiving her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and a Ph.D. from the University College Dublin, Ann Marie completed her(...)
Namandje Bumpus, associate professor in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, has decided to transition from her role as the associate dean for institutional and student equity, effective July 1. After this time, she will take on a new position, as senior consulting strategist for Academic and Research Diversity. In her new role, she will support(...)
I was delighted by our last grand rounds led by Drs. Sherita Golden and Lee Biddison. It addressed new efforts to parsimoniously define the purposes and mission of our department, interactively discussed ways to improve the work experience of our clinical faculty and outlined progress and opportunities to more effectively engage our community. I am eager(...)
Sarah Johnson Conway, instructor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, has been selected to be the medical director of the Infusion Center recently opened in the Park Building. In her role, Sarah will oversee the care of adult patients referred to the Johns Hopkins Hospital/Infusion Center, and ensure that care is delivered in a(...)
Introducing the 2018 Leading Transformation for Value-Based Health Care Executive Education Program. The comprehensive content taught by experts in hands-on, engaging workshops covers everything developing leaders need to thrive in the current environment of constant change. The program structure of short, in-person beginning, middle and end onsite collaboration combined with web-based lectures respects the busy(...)
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will host the annual Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar for early career faculty who aspire to leadership roles in academic medicine. The three-day, multi-cultural seminar is designed for: Senior clinical and research fellows Instructors Assistant professors Post docs (MD, PhD and MD/PhDs) The 2017 Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar(...)
It is with sadness that we inform you that Dr. Marvin Schuster died on May 12, 2017. Dr. Schuster was Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the former Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and the Founding Director of the Marvin M. Schuster Center(...)
Please join us on May 10 for the Hopkins Biotech Network’s Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program Showcase! Event highlights include a panel discussion with entrepreneurial mentors and industry leaders, success stories from current participants in the program and opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Hear from peers who have successfully mapped their journey in entrepreneurship and discover new(...)
This month, Hopkins SOM faculty joined the American Diabetes Association on Capitol Hill for meetings with congressional representatives and senators about diabetes research funding and health care priorities. Participants were Felicia Hill-Briggs, professor of in GIM and president-elect of the American Diabetes Association Health Care & Education; Mehboob Hussain, professor of Pediatrics and director of the(...)