Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Diane M. Becker, ScD, MPH, RN, an expert in the prevention and management of coronary disease, passed away peacefully at home in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 17 with family at her side. She was 78. A 1964 graduate of the Johns Hopkins Hospital School […]
Dr. Sherita Golden, professor in the Division of Endocrinology, was elected to the newest cohort of members of the National Academy of Medicine. Election to the academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Dr. […]
Dr. Natasha Chida will be the next program director of the Osler Medical Residency effective immediately. Dr. Chida is an assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, associate director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program and co-director of the Medical Education Pathway of the Johns Hopkins Bayview and Osler Internal Medicine Residency Programs. She […]
Dr. Eric Nolley, assistant professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, became Associate Director of the Bayview Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) as of October 15, 2021. Dr. Nolley has demonstrated skill in clinical care, education and investigation since arriving at Johns Hopkins University from the University of Pittsburgh in 2019. He […]
We are delighted to announce that, effective Dec. 1, Judith Green McKenzie will become executive director for health, safety and environment for The Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Health System. In addition, she will serve as director of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, joining the faculty in the Department of Medicine. […]
Drs. Risha Irvin and Kathleen Page, associate professors in the Division of Infectious Diseases, have been selected as “Protégés” for the inaugural JHM Levi Watkins, Jr. Mentorship Program. This program is for high potential, high performing leaders in JHM; and is intended to honor the work of Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D. who was a pioneer […]
Dr. Clifton “Bing” Bingham, is our next Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Bingham is a professor in the Division of Rheumatology, director of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, deputy director for research in the Division of Rheumatology and co-director of the Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Center P30. He […]
Dr. Deidra Crews, professor in the Division of Nephrology, was elected Executive Councilor of the council of the American Society of Nephrology. Her term begins January 1, 2022, and she will serve through December 31, 2026. Dr. Crews was also recently awarded a Mastership from the American College of Physicians. Election to Mastership is the […]
Dr. Erica Johnson, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and program director of the Bayview Internal Medicine Residency, was named the Associate Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Education for the Department of Medicine effective September 1, 2021. In this role, Dr. Johnson will be responsible to develop and oversee the […]
One of the more positive aspects to come out of this global pandemic is the gratitude many of us now feel for the everyday lives we once took for granted. With it came new appreciation for the routines that became second nature, the idle chitchat with colleagues, the face-to-face meetings that got us out of […]