Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
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 […]
This year’s Black History Month theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” This seems particularly relevant as we cross the two-year mark in a global pandemic that has disproportionally impacted Black Americans. We have officially celebrated Black History Month since 1976, when President Gerald Ford recognized it to honor the often-neglected accomplishments of Black Americans throughout […]
Dr. Kristina Montemayor, assistant professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, will take over as the firm faculty leader for the Longcope Firm of the Osler Medical Residency. Dr. Montemayor will succeed Dr. Carrie Herzke in mentoring the residents and fellow faculty members on the Longcope Firm. Dr. Montemayor graduated from the […]
Started in 2015, the award is presented in recognition of a Johns Hopkins Ambulatory Nurse who has consistently demonstrated the high level of commitment and leadership that was embodied during Dr. Renay Tyler’s tenure. Award recipients display the values of nursing professionalism, advocacy, patient centeredness, trust, respect and collaboration. Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2022 Eligibility […]
Dr. Ron Langlotz, DNP, RN, has been named vice president of nursing/chief nursing officer at Howard County General Hospital, effective Monday, Feb. 14. He will be responsible for inpatient nursing units as well as Emergency Services, Women’s and Children’s Services, Ancillary Services, Clinical Education and patient care staffing and operations. Ron has served in this […]
Provost Sunil Kumar and Deans and faculty from across JHU schools were honored to receive H.E. Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador of India, and his delegation on the Homewood Campus Wednesday, February 2, 2022. His Excellency outlined mutual interests in healthcare, engineering and emerging technologies, energy, and education, and was engaged in several faculty lightning […]