Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
I am pleased to announce that Stephen Berry will transition from the Associate Vice Chair for Quality, Safety and Service to become Vice Chair for Quality, Safety and Service for the Department of Medicine. The elevation of his position, from associate to full vice chair, is due to his expanded role in response to the growing movement to(...)
The Office of Women in Science and Medicine (OWISM) will be hosting its Annual Event and Presentation of the Vice Dean's Award for the Advancement of Women Faculty on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at 4 p.m. in the Chevy Chase Auditorium (2119A). The OWISM is excited to announce following the presentation of the Vice Dean’s(...)
After a search process that considered many outstanding candidates, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Levine, associate professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, as the new associate dean for faculty educational development for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Levine will work with Drs. Nauder Faraday, Kim Skarupski(...)
The Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence is accepting nominations of clinically excellent physician-faculty members through October 6. Faculty physicians that have been nominated 6+ times may be invited to apply. Nominees who have at least 2 nominations from beyond their own department will most likely be invited to complete the application process. Physicians wishing to(...)
The beginning of Medicine Grand Rounds marks a new academic year: new students, housestaff, fellows and faculty. I hope as many of you as possible will attend the first Medicine Grand Rounds where I will review the state of our department, highlight some of our inspiring accomplishments and outline challenges and opportunities for the coming(...)
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(...)
