David Pearse, professor in the Division of Pulmonary, will be stepping down as chair of the Department of Medicine Appointments and Promotions Committee. Dave succeeded Richard Moore in 2013, and he has been instrumental in the successful promotions of an impressive number of associate professors and professors over the past five years. During his tenure,(...)
Leadership
The Search for the Next Cardiology Division Director Has Begun
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipWith Gordon Tomaselli's impeding departure, we have convened a search committee to find the next Director of the Division of Cardiology. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Cardiology faculty, to Gordon for his leadership and to the search committee for their work to identify the best candidates to lead our Cardiology Division into the(...)
Women’s Task Force Annual Sponsorship Dinner
Posted by | LeadershipThis year's Task Force on Women's Academic Careers in Medicine Annual Dinner proved to be not only an excellent networking event for women, but an inspiring evening full of meaningful conversation between faculty, staff, residents and fellows as well as our institution's leaders. The event took place on Thursday, May 3 at the Four Seasons in Baltimore with an engaging presentation(...)
King Elected President of Interurban Clinical Club
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipLandon King, professor in the Division of Pulmonary and executive vice dean, was elected president of the Interurban Clinical Club, a group formed by William Osler in 1905 for the purpose of exchanging ideas and fellowship among medical teachers in some of the leading Eastern medical schools. The club meets twice a year rotating between(...)
Conway Named Leader in Minority Health
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipSarah Johnson Conway, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was recently named one of the 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF). This honor recognizes Sarah's efforts to better and diversify the healthcare marketplace. She was presented the award at the 2018 NMQF Leadership Summit(...)
Gordon Tomaselli to Step Down as Director of Cardiology
Posted by | Administration, Congratulations, LeadershipI write to inform you that after 32 years with our department, Gordon Tomaselli will be moving on to become the Dean of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York this summer. Gordon joined our department as a cardiology fellow in 1986. He demonstrated a knack for leadership early on, acting as interim(...)
Armstrong Institute Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Academy
Posted by | Leadership, Patient CareAre you interested in leading successful quality improvement or patient safety activities? Do you want to lead an innovative project to improve clinical practice? Faculty and staff of the Department of Medicine are encouraged to apply to the Armstrong Institute Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Academy. During the Leadership Academy, participants will initiate, plan and(...)
Diversity Recognition Awards
Posted by | LeadershipThe Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council (DLC) is seeking nominations for its 16th annual Diversity Recognition Awards. These awards recognize exceptional contributions of faculty, staff and students in advancing and celebrating diversity and inclusion at Johns Hopkins. Faculty, staff and students from all divisions of Johns Hopkins are eligible to receive the award. Current members of the DLC are(...)
Position Opening for Colleges Advisory Program Faculty
Posted by | Education, LeadershipThe School of Medicine Colleges Advisory Program (CAP) is seeking talented, full-time clinical educators for position openings in CAP beginning July 1, 2018. CAP core faculty members are asked to make a 4- to 5-year commitment to serve in the following roles: Longitudinal advisor for 20 medical students (5 per class); Small group instructor for(...)
Diversity Innovation Grants Program
Posted by | LeadershipThe Diversity Innovation Grants (DIG) Program was started by the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council in 2012. Over the past six years, DIG has funded innovative projects led by students, faculty and staff from across the university and the Johns Hopkins Health System that have impacted diversity and inclusion at Johns Hopkins. DIG has sparked such projects(...)