Beginning Wednesday, April 29 we will present a new feature to Medicine Matters that will highlight the successes and breadth of scientific achievements within the Department of Medicine. The Article of the Week will create a forum that aims to: Recognize and congratulate members of our department on the culmination of much hard work Connect […]
Behavioral Health Leadership Institute Fundraiser
Posted by | Patient CareThe Behavioral Health Leadership Institute (BHLI) will hold its inaugural fundraising evening event on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the American Brewery Museum on 1701 North Gay Street in Baltimore. The event will include cabaret, story-telling, food and wine. BHLI is committed to improving health care for vulnerable populations […]
Institute for Excellence in Education Annual Conference
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationMembers of the Department of Medicine were widely lauded at the Institute for Excellence in Education’s Annual Conference and celebration on Friday, April 17th. Our faculty won almost every award offered this year! Please join us in congratulating the following award winners: Scott Wright, MD, Professor of Medicine, director of the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence […]
Renda and Marcinko Receive Miller-Coulson Award
Posted by | CongratulationsSusan Renda, DNP of the Division of Endocrinology and Richard Marcinko, PA-C of the Division of Geriatric Medicine have been selected as the Department of Medicine’s recipients of the first annual Miller-Coulson Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Clinical Excellence Award. The Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins Medicine recognizes mastery in communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism and […]
12th Annual Miller Lecture
Posted by | CMEPreceding the Miller Lecture will be the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Annual Induction of new members on April 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chevy Chase Auditorium of the Sheikh Zayed Tower at 1800 Orleans Street. Boxed lunches will be provided after the event for inductees in the Arcade lecture […]
One Minute Guide to: High Value Prescribing
Posted by | Patient CareQ: Should I bother to find generic alternatives to brand-name drugs for my patients? The Bottom Line: Prescribing generic alternatives to brand name drugs reduces costs for your patients and may result in improved adherence and clinical benefit. Context: The U.S. healthcare system generates more than 4 billion prescriptions annually (more than 13 prescriptions per […]
Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony
Posted by | CongratulationsThe Johns Hopkins Hospitalist Program in the Division of General Internal Medicine had an outstanding showing at HM15, the annual national Society of Hospital Medicine meeting. The program had at least 6 research posters and multiple award winners including: Dr. Dan Brotman, director of the hospitalist program received the National Excellence in Research Award, Dr. […]
One Minute Guide to: Inpatient Hepatitis C Viral Load and Genotype Testing
Posted by | Patient CareQ: Does your patient need a Hepatitis C (HCV) Viral load (VL) or genotype as an inpatient? The Bottom Line: Do NOT routinely obtain HCV VL or genotype testing in inpatients with known chronic HCV. Context: HCV is primarily transmitted through blood. 50-75% of acutely infected patients will go on to develop chronic infection. HCV […]
Faculty Scholar Program
Posted by | ResearchThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Simons Foundation have joined forces with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to support the Faculty Scholars Program. This competition aims to strengthen the community of basic researchers and physician scientists who bring innovative approaches to the study of biological problems. More information about the Faculty Scholars Program […]