Baltimore magazine recently released its 2019 Top Doctors list and 26 of the physicians are from the DOM. This annual listing is one resource that people across Maryland use to determine where to seek care. More than 20,000 physicians in 100 specialties were nominated for this recognition through an online survey. Only about 700 physicians […]
Rheumatology
Baig Appointed to American College of Rheumatology Committee
Posted by | CongratulationsSara Baig, fellow in the Division of Rheumatology, was appointed by the American College of Rheumatology to the Standing Committee on Quality of Care. This committee directs the development of classification and response criteria, outcome measures, practice guidelines and activities related to the safety of rheumatologic therapeutics. The committee is comprised of 12 leading rheumatologists […]
Lyme Disease Animation Named Salon Winner
Posted by | CongratulationsThe Association of Medical Illustrators recently recognized a collaborative project involving members of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center. The Lyme Disease Animation: Infection, Immune System Evasion & Progression received an award of excellence for meeting the highest standards of the profession. The award is typically awarded to only three percent of about 400 annual […]
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 […]
Haque Appointed to American College of Rheumatology Task Force
Posted by | CongratulationsUzma Haque, assistant professor in the Division of Rheumatology and chair of the Core Competency Committee in Rheumatology, has been appointed to the In Training Task Force of the American College of Rheumatology. She joins a panel of 11 distinguished rheumatologists from across the country, who work with the National Board of Medical Examiners to […]
Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to all of the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Professor: Joseph Cofrancesco (pictured), GIM Maureen Horton (pictured), Pulmonary Associate Professor: Oscar Cingolani, Cardiology Christine Durand, Infectious Diseases Maura McGuire, GIM Satish Shanbhag, Hematology Assistant Professor: Michael Albert, GIM Lee Haselhuhn, GIM Varsha Singh, GI Joshua Sloan, GI Instructor: Jenny Pena Dias, Endocrinology We would […]
Developments from the Development Office
Posted by | AdministrationThe Department of Medicine Development Office is off to a strong start as we enter the third quarter of the fiscal year, reaching nearly $11.3M of our $22.68M goal: half of our yearly goal. $1M from Mrs. Barbara Cromwell for Dr. John Aucott in the Lyme Disease Research Center. $100K from an anonymous donor to […]
Aucott Named Chair of Tick-Borne Disease Working Group
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareJohns Aucott, associate professor in the Division of Rheumatology, was named the chair of the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, a U.S. Department of Health & Human Services advisory committee established by Congress in the 21st Century Cures Act. The group aims to provide subject matter expertise and to review federal efforts related to all tick-borne diseases, […]
Eight from the DOM Named Highly Cited Researchers
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchEight members of the DOM were named to the Clarivate Analytics' list of 2018 Highly Cited Researchers. This list recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research performance, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top one percent by citations for field and year in Web of Science. Researchers from the […]
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 […]