Congratulations to all of the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Professor: Michael Blaha, Cardiology Albena Dinkova-Kostova, secondary appointment in Medicine Amita Gupta, Infectious Diseases Laszlo Nagy, Endocrinology Anne Marie O'Broin Lennon, Gastroenterology Karen Robinson, GIM Michelle Rudek, Clinical Pharmacology Associate Professor: Maria Bettinotti, Immunogenetics Kimberly Gudzune, GIM Jonathan Jun, Pulmonary Waseem Khaliq, Hospital Medicine(...)
Endocrinology
Jan De Beur Named Presient-Elect of ASBMR
Posted by | CongratulationsSuzanne Jan De Beur, associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, was elected president-elect of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. The ASBMR is a professional, scientific and medical society established to bring together clinical and experimental scientists who are involved in the study of bone and mineral metabolism. She will join the(...)
7 DOM Specialties Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareThe U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 Best Hospitals list once again showcased an impressive number of Department of Medicine specialties. While unsurprising, the results are an effect of the unparalleled contributions put forth by the individuals in our department on a daily basis. We would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to the(...)
Xing Named Dean of the School of Medicine of SUSTech
Posted by | CongratulationsMingzhao Xing, professor in the Division of Endocrinology, was named the founding dean of the School of Medicine at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. On July 1, he began his role leading the effort to build a new modern medical school. He hopes to promote further collaboration between SUSTech(...)
Director’s Reflections: Rex Ahima and the JCI
Posted by | Administration, ResearchThe Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal with a longstanding commitment to providing the world with free biomedical research articles. Since its inception in 1924, its editors have been elected from top medical universities including Vanderbilt, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Yale,(...)
April Updates
Posted by | Nursing MattersCLABSI-Free Nelson 3 is one year CLABSI-free as of April 16! Miller Coulson Academy Awards The Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence selected Nikki Chokshi, physician assistant in the Division of Cardiology, Monica Riegert, nurse practitioner in the Division of Gastroenterology, and Virginia Wendel, nurse practitioner in the Division of Geriatrics to receive the 5th(...)
Golden Named UVA’s Distinguished Alumna
Posted by | CongratulationsSherita Golden, executive vice chair and professor in the Division of Endocrinology, was selected as the 2019 University of Virginia Distinguished Alumna by the UVA Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center. This award was established in 1991 to honor alumnae whose contributions at the highest level in their fields reflect the spirit of excellence and the ethic(...)
Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to all of the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Professor: Frank Lin (pictured), Geriatrics Charles Love (pictured), Cardiology Associate Professor: Hiroshi Ashikaga, Cardiology Christine Durand, ID Brian Garibaldi, Pulmonary Laura Hanyok, GIM Nicola Heller, Clinical Immunology Amy Knight, Hospital Medicine Satish Shanbhag, Hematology Eun Shin, Gastroenterology Ellen Stein, Gastroenterology Shaoyong Yu, Gastroenterology Assistant Professor:(...)
Fellowship Match Day 2018
Posted by | EducationPictured: current Osler residents celebrating on Match Day Incoming Fellows: This year's fellowship match will bring a new class of the best and brightest to the Department of Medicine divisions come July. Congratulations to our incoming fellows as well as everyone involved in making our fellowship programs some of the most sought after in the(...)
Developments from the Development Office
Posted by | AdministrationThe Department of Medicine development team has hit the ground running in FY19 with an ambitious goal of $22.68M. Some highlights from the first quarter include: $25K for the Division of Endocrinology from an anonymous donor to support the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Innovation Fund. The gift will support the lab of Fred Anokye-Danso, MSc,(...)