Provider Satisfaction
In the era of patient-centered care, a tremendous amount of time and energy is expended in understanding the experience, perspective and needs of our patients.… Read More »Provider Satisfaction
Vice Chairs
Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Operations Announced
We are pleased to announce that Kimberly Peairs, MD, has been named the inaugural Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Operations beginning January 1, 2016. In… Read More »Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Operations Announced
Diversity in Clinical and Biomedical Research: A Promise Yet to Be Fulfilled
The December 2015 issue of PLOS Medicine featured a policy forum entitled "Diversity in Clinical and Biomedical Research: A Promise Yet to Be Fulfilled." This provocative… Read More »Diversity in Clinical and Biomedical Research: A Promise Yet to Be Fulfilled
AAMC Report Examines How to Increase the Pipeline of Black Men Entering Medical School
In order to care for a more racially diverse U.S. population, it is critical to have a physician workforce that reflects that diversity. In the… Read More »AAMC Report Examines How to Increase the Pipeline of Black Men Entering Medical School
Our Doctor Communication HCAHPS Scores and What We’re Doing about Them
The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is the only national, standardized survey assessing patients’ experience with US hospitals. It contains 32… Read More »Our Doctor Communication HCAHPS Scores and What We’re Doing about Them
Hopkins Access Line Triage
We can be proud of the high demand for our inpatient beds in the Department of Medicine, but the demand creates challenges. Patients accepted from… Read More »Hopkins Access Line Triage
Quality Improvement Interventions to Reduce Disparities in African Americans with Diabetes
Quality improvement strategies can target several areas—health systems (case management, team changes, electronic patient registry, facilitated relay of information to clinicians, continuous QI), health-care providers… Read More »Quality Improvement Interventions to Reduce Disparities in African Americans with Diabetes
Our Journey in Medicine Continues
I am pleased to introduce the new "Our Journey in Medicine Continues" blog feature. We generated excellent discussion and many great ideas during our 5-part… Read More »Our Journey in Medicine Continues
Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Promotions announced
We are pleased to announce that Eric B. Bass, MD, MPH, has been selected to serve as the department’s Vice Chair for Faculty Development and… Read More »Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Promotions announced
One year and counting
It is with great satisfaction and immense gratitude that I take this opportunity to summarize my first year in the Department of Medicine at Johns… Read More »One year and counting