No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
Geriatrics
Berkowitz Named Chief Population Health Officer and VP of Population Health for JHM
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipScott Berkowitz, associate professor in the Divisions of Cardiology and Geriatrics, is the new chief population health officer and vice president of population health for Johns Hopkins Medicine. From Kevin Sowers: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Berkowitz, M.D., M.B.A., as chief population health officer and vice president of population health for […]
Durso Named Director of DOM at JHBMC
Posted by | Administration, Congratulations, LeadershipI am pleased to announce that Dr. Samuel C. Durso, MD, MBA, will be our next Director of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center effective July 1, 2020. His new position will combine the roles of site leader at Bayview with his current responsibilities as executive vice chair. Dr. Durso’s stellar […]
Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Associate Professor Mahendra Damarla, Pulmonary Raquel Greer, General Internal Medicine James Hamilton, Gastroenterology Oliver Laeyendecker, Infectious Diseases Assistant Professor Eric Gapud, Rheumatology Emily Insetta, CIMS Gigi Liu, General Internal Medicine Michelle Sharp, Pulmonary Homa Timlin, Rheumatology Scott Vasher, CIMS We would also like to welcome […]
Mason F. Lord Lecture
Posted by | CMEYou are cordially invited to attend the 44th Annual Mason F. Lord Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from noon-1 p.m. in the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center, Richard A. Grossi Auditorium, Level 1. The lecture is co-sponsored with the Johns Hopkins Bayview Department of Medicine. Guest speaker: Annette Medina-Walpole, M.D., Paul H. Fine […]
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 […]
Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to all of the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Professor: David Valle, Genetic Medicine Associate Professor: Maurizio Colognesi-Capogrossi, Cardiology Flora Kisuule, Hospital Medicine Mariana Lazo, GIM Sammy Zakaria, Cardiology Assistant Professor: Panagis Galiatsatos, Pulmonary Mark Ranek, Cardiology Sarina Sahetya, Pulmonary Instructor: Peter Anderson, Cardiology We would also like to welcome our new […]
Cruz-Oliver Named Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Posted by | CongratulationsDulce Cruz-Oliver, assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine, was named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). She was selected out of more than 120 nominations in recognition of her career accomplishments, involvement in the academy, mentoring of residents […]
Education Retreat Recap
Posted by | EducationPhoto: Participants of the Teaching Competition with retreat co-chairs Dr. Erica Johnson and Amit Pahwa Thank you to everyone who attend today's Second Annual Department of Medicine Education Retreat. It was an eventful day full of audience participation and valuable teaching advice. The retreat theme was based around a talk by keynote speaker Dr. Melissa […]
Delaney Named Division Administrator
Posted by | CongratulationsRobert Delaney was named the division administrator of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology effective September 16, 2019. Robert obtained his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Baltimore and his master's of business administration from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. He has worked in accounting and finance roles in various departments […]