We have received expressions of interest from individuals who would like to support the immediate needs of care providers at Johns Hopkins with regard to COVID-19. In that spirit, The Fund at Johns Hopkins Medicine has created a general link for philanthropic support of the COVID-19 Response that can be shared externally or on social media at […]
The Assimilation of International Medical Graduates Into the Cardiovascular Workforce
Posted by | Article of the WeekARTICLE: The Assimilation of International Medical Graduates Into the Cardiovascular Workforce AUTHORS: Arjun Kanwal, Garima Sharma and Elena Surkova JOURNAL: JACC. 2020 Mar. Volume 2, Issue 3 doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.01.018 The foregoing quotation holds true in the hearts of many immigrants who often navigate troubled waters in hopes of a better future. Traditionally, international medical graduates (IMGs) have immigrated to […]
DOM Has Top Ranked Training Programs
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationWe are enormously pleased and proud, yet not surprised, that our department is once again ranked the number one department of internal medicine graduate program in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. This is a testament to not only our faculty educators, but our nurses and staff who support our patients and […]
Alvanzo Participates as Panelist at Opioid Epidemic Event
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareEarlier this month, The Hill convened policymakers and medical experts for a special event in Washington, DC, America’s Opioid Epidemic: Lessons Learned & A Way Forward, to discuss steps to expand access to treatment and help those battling opioid addiction begin the journey toward long-term recovery. Anika Alvanzo, assistant professor in the Division of General […]
Epic Tip of the Week: March 13, 2020
Posted by | Patient Care**FYI: Quarterly Upgrade – March 19, 2020 Cancelled** Inpatient & Ambulatory: Covid-19 Information for Patients [CRITICAL!] A link to the CDC’s webpage, on preventing spread of COVID-19, and information from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), are available in the Clinical References activity. More resources will be added to this site, and […]
The Modern Epidemic of Syphilis
Posted by | Article of the WeekARTICLE: The Modern Epidemic of Syphilis AUTHORS: Khalil G. Ghanem, Sanjay Ram and Peter A. Rice JOURNAL: N Engl J Med. 2020 Feb 27;382(9):845-854. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra1901593. Syphilis was first recognized in Europe in the late 15th century1; its cause, Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, was identified four centuries later. The advent of penicillin, together with effective public health measures, was […]
Hamrahian Serves as Editor of Endocrine Hypertension
Posted by | MiscellaneousAmir Hamrahian, associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, served as editor of the Endocrine Hypertension issue of the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics. This December 2019 special issue is volume 48, issue 4.
Chandra-Strobos to Step Down as Division Director
Posted by | LeadershipDr. Nisha Chandra-Strobos has announced that she is stepping down from her position as Chief of Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center effective June 30, 2020. We are most grateful for her exceptional leadership. Dr. Chandra will remain active in the division and will be assuming a new, important role in the Division […]
Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar
Posted by | LeadershipThe Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will host the annual Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar for early career faculty who aspire to leadership roles in academic medicine. The three-day seminar is designed for: Senior clinical and research fellows Instructors Assistant professors Post docs (MD, PhD and MD/PhDs) Attend to gain real-world guidance and tools for pursuing career […]