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Khashab Performs First POEM+F in U.S.

April 29, 2022

In 2012, Dr. Mouen Khashab, professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, pioneered peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) to treat esophageal achalasia – a disorder of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult. POEM is a minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope that goes through the mouth instead of making an incision in the skin. It […]

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Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for Physicians and Care Teams

April 8, 2022

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for Physicians and Care Teams from the Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians. Clinicians and care teams were recognized by their peers for their commitment to the mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine and their consistent dedication to providing excellent patient care. The below clinicians and […]

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Dezube, Kisuule and Kantsiper Named to Vice Chair Team

April 8, 2022

Over the past two years, the need for a more defined clinical leadership infrastructure has become increasingly apparent as we manage increased patient encounters alongside preparing for an unpredictable future. In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, our faculty stepped in to fill the void, and it is time some of them are officially recognized […]

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Peairs Named Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs

March 4, 2022

Dr. Kimberly Peairs is our new vice chair for clinical affairs effective Feb. 1, 2022. She will lead our clinical vice chair team in order to further harmonize Department of Medicine clinical affairs across all campuses. Dr. Peairs has proven to be an effective leader managing our ambulatory operations since 2016 when she began as […]

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Montemayor, Kristina

Montemayor Named Longcope Firm Faculty Leader

February 24, 2022

Dr. Kristina Montemayor, assistant professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, will take over as the firm faculty leader for the Longcope Firm of the Osler Medical Residency. Dr. Montemayor will succeed Dr. Carrie Herzke in mentoring the residents and fellow faculty members on the Longcope Firm. Dr. Montemayor graduated from the […]

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Chatterjee Named Fellowship Program Director

January 28, 2022

Dr. Souvik Chatterjee became the program director of the fellowship program of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine effective January 1, 2022. Dr. Chatterjee succeeds Dr. Hank Fessler, who has stepped down after 16 years of dedicated service and commitment to the program. Dr. Fessler has trained over 150 fellows and graduates, and […]

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Happy National Advanced Practice Provider Week!

October 15, 2021

This week, October 11-15, marked the inaugural National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week. With over 85 organizations and 46,000 APPs registered, this celebration aims to combine Physician Assistant Week, Nurse Practitioner Week and Clinical Nurse Specialist Week to highlight the importance of a unified model for advanced practice. We'd like to take this opportunity to […]

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Six DOM Specialties Ranked by U.S. News & World Report

July 29, 2021

The U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 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 […]

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Welcome to the New Class of Interns, Residents and Fellows

July 9, 2021

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our 2021-2022 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: 31 Bayview interns 15 Bayview junior residents 18 Bayview senior […]

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2021 SOM Convocation Awards

May 28, 2021

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Class of 2021 Convocation took place on Wednesday, May 26. Many of the awards for faculty were given to members of the Department of Medicine. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD This award, established in 1992 by the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association, recognizes […]

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Mark Anderson, M.D., Ph.D - William Osler Professor of Medicine, director of the Department of Medicine in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Mark Anderson, M.D., Ph.D is the William Osler Professor of Medicine, director of the Department of Medicine in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and physician-in-chief of The Johns Hopkins Hospital... read more »

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