The daily drumbeat of sad and alarming news might lead us to feel hopeless. That is true for Baltimore. But what recent critics of our community failed to recognize are the efforts of groups and individuals alike to combat our problems and engage our communities. Some of these groups and individuals are right here in(...)
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Kakadiya, Michalek and Vyas Named Administrative Residents
Posted by | Administration, CongratulationsBorn and raised in Georgia, Kinjal Kakadiya is a ramblin’ wreck from Georgia Tech. She graduated from GT with highest honors and received her bachelor’s in business administration, concentrating in supply chain/operations management as well as business analytics. Kinjal’s passion for healthcare initially stemmed as a pre-med student, but after taking a course in healthcare(...)
Durso Named Executive Vice Chair
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipI am pleased to announce that Dr. Samuel C. Durso, MD, MBA, has accepted the permanent position of Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine. Chris has held many leadership roles in our department and within our health system. He directs the #1 ranked Division of Geriatrics, leads the medical board for Johns Hopkins(...)
Page Talks About Problems Facing the Baltimore Community
Posted by | MiscellaneousCheck out these NPR-affiliate interviews featuring Kathleen Page, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Kathleen is co-founder of Centro SOL, an organization based at Bayview that offers clinical care, advocacy and education for the Latino community in Baltimore. Below, she talks about the barriers the Latino immigrant community faces in regard to healthcare:(...)
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(...)
Welcome to the New Class of Interns, Residents and Fellows
Posted by | EducationWe would like to extend a warm welcome to our 2019-2020 interns, residents and fellows. This group of the best and brightest has come from all over, and we are honored to have them as a part of our department. This year's class consists of: 21 Bayview interns 16 Bayview junior residents 16 Bayview senior(...)
Out of the Lab Lecture Series
Posted by | CME, ResearchThe Bayview Vice Dean and the Bayview Scientific Advisory Board would like to announce the complete 2019 schedule of speakers for the Out of the Lab Lecture Series. This lecture series was created by the Bayview Scientific Advisory Board to improve the connections between faculty and researchers on campus. It will serve as an opportunity(...)
Second Victims: The Aftermath of Gun Violence and Trauma
Posted by | AdministrationIn the aftermath of gun violence, those left behind to mourn for their friends and loved ones often become the second victims. They experience mental and physical health as well as economic consequences from coping with the trauma of losing someone to gun violence. These issues were discussed with an expert panel in a DOM(...)
Chandra-Strobos Receives McCarthy Award
Posted by | CongratulationsNisha Chandra-Strobos, professor in the Division of Cardiology, was awarded the 2019 McCarthy Award from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Board of Trustees. The award is named after William McCarthy, a founding trustee, second Board of Trustees Chair and one of the earliest champions for developing the Bayview campus. It is the highest honor given(...)
Director’s Reflections: Happy New Year
Posted by | AdministrationI would like to welcome everyone to the new calendar year. I hope 2019 proves to be a prosperous, happy, successful and healthy year for all. While this is a beginning in many ways, it is a halfway point for our residents. Senior residents have almost reached the finish line and likely know whether their(...)