If anything, the pandemic has shone a light on the inequities that exist in our healthcare system. Research increasingly shows that racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. In a city like Baltimore, where more than half our population consists of minorities, we have a real opportunity to affect positive change. In fact, […]
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Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Call for Nominations
Posted by | Patient CareThe Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence will accept nominations for its 2021 class Monday, January 11 - Friday, January 22, 2021. The mission of the academy is to recognize and promote clinical excellence at Johns Hopkins and beyond for the benefit of the individuals and communities that we serve. Since its inception in 2009, […]
Six From the DOM Receive IEE Grant
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationJohns Hopkins Medical Education Pathway residents, Drs. Preet Ahluwalia, Kamini Kuchinad and Ekene Ojukwu all part of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Internal Medicine Residency Program, along with Dr. Kavita Chapla, fellow, Dr. Angela Orozco, assistant professor, and principal investigator Dr. David Wu, assistant professor, all in the Division of General Internal Medicine, were the recipients of […]
Medicine for the Greater Good Symposium
Posted by | Civic Engagement, CMETuesday, November 10 Noon- 1 p.m.: Keynote 1:30-3 p.m.: Panel Keynote Speaker: Jessica Long, decorated U.S. Paralympian Swimmer Topic: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Moderator: Dr. Colleen Christmas, associate professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Panelists: Tracy Friedlander, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Bonnielin Swenor, MPH, PhD, […]
Spragg Named Edward St. John Professor of Cardiology
Posted by | CongratulationsDr. David Spragg, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, was named the inaugural Edward St. John Professor of Cardiology. Dr. Spragg earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard College, attended medical school at the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital before arriving at Johns Hopkins for […]
Boyd Named Interim Director of the Division of Geriatrics
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipDr. Cynthia Boyd was named interim director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology effective July 1. She has graciously agreed to serve as interim director following Dr. Chris Durso’s move to director of the Department of Medicine at JHBMC. Dr. Boyd is a professor of medicine with a joint appointment in health policy […]
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareThe U.S. News & World Report 2020-21 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 […]
Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Associate Professor Monica Mukherjee, Cardiology Nazareno Paolocci, Cardiology Clare Rock, Infectious Diseases Assistant Professor Frederick Anokye-Danso, Endocrinology Melanie Dispenza, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Julia Lynn Drewes, Infectious Diseases Rupert Hung, Hospital Medicine at JHBMC Mahaa Umapathi, Cardiology Instructor Caroline Kensler, General Internal Medicine We would […]
Thank You For All You Do: Endocrinology and Hematology
Posted by | Education, Leadership, Patient Care, ResearchNo 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 […]
Williams Named Clinical Director of Cardiology at Bayview
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipDr. Marlene Williams, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, has been selected to be the new Clinical Director of Cardiology at The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. In her new role as Clinical Director of Cardiology, Marlene will oversee all clinical activities of our cardiology teams at The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She […]