Paul O’Rourke, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Clinical Education by the Society of General Internal Medicine at the Mid-Atlantic Region Meeting in Pittsburgh on November 15. He was also elected president of the SGIM Mid-Atlantic Region at the conclusion of the meeting. […]
Awards Received
Boyd Awarded National Institute on Aging Grant
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchCynthia Boyd, professor in the Division of Geriatrics, was awarded a $6.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to establish a national research network to reduce unnecessary and harmful medication burden for older adults. She will lead the effort in collaboration with co-PI Dr. Michael Steinman from UCSF. Read the full press release […]
Ten From the DOM Named Highly Cited Researchers
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchTen members of the DOM were named to the Web of Science Group's list of 2019 Highly Cited Researchers. The list represents the select few who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade. In 2019, fewer than 6,300, or 0.1 percent, of the world's researchers, across 21 research fields, have […]
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Awards
Posted by | CongratulationsThe DOM was well represented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions earlier this month in Philadelphia. Virginia Hahn, fellow in the Division of Cardiology, won the Basic Cardiovascular Abstract Travel Grant which provides a travel grant to attend the AHA’s Scientific Sessions. .@VirginiaSHahn says her findings give insights into the mechanisms behind each kind of […]
Cystic Fibrosis Center Recognized by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Posted by | CongratulationsThe Johns Hopkins Cystic Fibrosis Center received the Outstanding Partnership Award for both the adult and pediatric program from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). The awards were presented at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Merlo, associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, accepted the award for the adult program. […]
Ludwig Family Department of Medicine Physician-Scientists
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchOn August 8, Dr. Carol Ludwig visited with physician scientists from across the Department of Medicine to hear about the exciting science taking place in the DOM. At the request of Dr. Ludwig, Dr. Anderson, along with input from division directors, assembled a talented group of presenters for the meeting. The participants were: Karthik Suresh, “Checkpoint […]
Meza Receives ALACRITY Pilot Grant
Posted by | CongratulationsBenjamin Meza, fellow in the Division of General Internal Medicine, received the 2019 ALACRITY Pilot Grant for his project titled, “Understanding Social Network Characteristics that Influence Smoking Cessation among Adults with Serious Mental Illness." The ALACRITY Center for Health and Longevity in Mental Illness is dedicated to improving physical health and reducing premature mortality among people with […]
Hindman Receives BAHI Spark Award
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchDaniel Hindman, fellow in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was recently awarded the Bloomberg American Health Initiative (BAHI) Spark Award for his project “Promoting health equity in Baltimore's design for active transportation.” Daniel received the award from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with support from mentor Craig Pollack.
Davison Receives Outstanding Faculty Award
Posted by | CongratulationsAshwini Davison, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and associate director for education in the Division of Health Sciences Informatics, received the 2019 Outstanding Faculty Award for the Population Health Management (PHM) degree program in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Ashwini is an assistant director for the Masters of Applied Sciences degree program in […]
Freeland Receives Funding for GIMboree
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationDeborah Freeland, primary care resident in the Johns Hopkins Bayview Internal Medicine Residency Program, received a national grant from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for her project, "The GIMboree Experience: Enhancing Joy in Outpatient Medicine.” GIMBoree consists of monthly GIM/primary care evening events that allow for residents and faculty to discuss issues pertinent […]