The Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars seeks to honor former postdoctoral fellows and residents whose early academic or professional careers began and were favorably influenced by Johns Hopkins. Nominations that reflect the rich diversity of our Johns Hopkins community are encouraged. All current and emeritus faculty members may nominate candidates. To be eligible, candidates must have(...)
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Kachalia Named Senior Vice President of Patient Safety and Quality, Director of Armstrong Institute
Posted by | Congratulations, Leadership*Both Dr. Allen Kachalia and his wife Dr. Tisamaria Sherry will be joining the Department of Medicine We are pleased to share that Allen Kachalia, M.D., J.D., will join Johns Hopkins Medicine as the new senior vice president of patient safety and quality and director of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. Dr.(...)
Orens Named Vice Chair for Clinical Business Development
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipIn 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(...)
Faculty Senate Update
Posted by | LeadershipThe School of Medicine’s Faculty Senate had its first meeting of the year on September 12. Members discussed the results from the faculty satisfaction survey and the new online education program. The faculty representatives for the DOM are: Meredith McCormack, associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary (mmccor16@jhmi.edu), John Sperati, associate professor in the Division of(...)
Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Call for Nominations
Posted by | LeadershipThe Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence will accept nominations for its 2019 class from Monday, September 10 through Friday, September 21, 2018. The mission of the academy is to recognize and promote clinical excellence at Johns Hopkins and beyond for the benefit of the individuals and communities that we serve. Since its inception in(...)
Who Do I Go to For…? Division Directors vs. Vice Chairs
Posted by | Leadership, Vice Chair ContributorsThe Department of Medicine is structured such that there are a number of vice and associate vice chairs who, in conjunction with Chair Mark Anderson, oversee key mission areas of the department. In addition to the vice chairs, each faculty is a member of a division headed by a division director. The following is a(...)
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(...)
Irvin Completed Presidential Leadership Scholar Program
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipIn February, we announced that Risha Irvin, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, would begin a six-month program sponsored by the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Lyndon B. Johnson that brings together leaders from across the non-profit, military, public and private sector fields to learn(...)
Task Force on Women’s Academic Careers in Medicine Meet and Greet
Posted by | LeadershipCalling all women faculty, fellows and trainees. Join us for the Department of Medicine Task Force on Women's Academic Careers in Medicine Meet & Greet: September 13, 2018 4-5 p.m. Welch Medical Library 1900 E. Monument Street West Reading Room Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkOhbxf7Qu__biTB35hUDJvvriP4SDGfqhHJJrU6R0Xjlgpw/viewform Light refreshments will be served.
AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar
Posted by | LeadershipThe Women’s Task Force is partnering with the Department of Medicine leadership team to send one woman associate professor faculty member to attend the AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar, December 1-4, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mid-Career Seminar for Women is designed for women physicians and scientists holding medical school appointments at the associate(...)