Internal Medicine at Iowa

News on and history of University of Iowa Department of Internal Medicine faculty and alumni science and honors, featuring current publications and events.

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In May, Endocrinology and Metabolism came together to discuss the division's goals and growth. We love to see it! 

Read more: https://t.co/OLQChkXkoy

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This week's episode is live! 🎙️ Learn about the incredible life and career of Carol Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, MBA, Emeritus Chair of the Surgery department and Emeritus Professor.

https://t.co/Pm2i4GWZ3k

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Fourth-year medical students in this year’s @IntMedatIowa Transition to Residency elective got hands-on practice with skills and scenarios they may encounter as interns, from airway management to “code blue” and rapid-response events. https://t.co/8osdrWIhb7

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Our residents were integral to Carver College's Medical Education Day, with 23 IM residents making up 48 of the posters on display for the judged poster competition.

Check out all the IM posters: https://t.co/FSiJNcuLiU

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GI Fellowship Graduation ✔️

Congratulations to the graduating fellows—their contributions to the GI division make us a stronger department. Learn more and see the rest of the pics: https://t.co/xQiz08ehi6

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🔅 Fellow Spotlight: Amir Abidov, MD

Abidov will become the Associate Program Director for the Allergy & Immunology division's fellowship tracks after graduating with dual-certification.

Read more about how Abidov has grown through our program: https://t.co/2mYVssjNqK

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⏪ MTR Rewind | Former division director Joseph Zabner, MD, left an extraordinary legacy that was recognized at a 2022 celebration. Look back on the ways he stood out as a leader when it mattered most: https://t.co/QQm3TaakVp

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This week's guest on Heroic Herstories is Dr. Cecilia Redmond-Norris, the Director of Iowa City's Free Medical Clinic. Throughout her career, she has gained local and national recognition as a patient advocate. 

Learn more: https://t.co/5ExsrVPuMx

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This week's Heroic Herstories is about all things infection prevention—both the science and the humanism! Tune in to learn more from Dr. Loreen Herwaldt, a professor of infectious diseases at Carver.

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Last week, Dr. Bill Sivitz, the sixth recipient of the DiBona Award, delivered the annual DiBona Award Lecture during Thursday Grand Rounds.

Read more: https://t.co/kflJXkxq01

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⏪ MTR Rewind – 2021 | During the COVID-19 pandemic, members of our MICU team earned the Culturally Responsive Health Care Award for their outstanding care to Spanish-speaking patients and their families.

Read more: https://t.co/Z3S1ZGVYeM

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⭐Fellow Spotlight: Kaustav Mukherjee, MD

Dr. Mukherjee will graduate from our Hospice & Palliative Care program in the summer. Learn about what he values in the field and how Iowa has prepared him to be a stronger clinician: https://t.co/4JWVUxjkEn

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If this clip is any indication, you will not want to miss Dr. Loreen Herwaldt's takes in this week's Herstories. Herwaldt is a professor of infectious diseases @IowaMed and epidemiology at UI's College of Public Health. Learn more: https://t.co/51dukjcd5z

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We are happy to share that Dr. Michihiko Goto is stepping into the role of Associate Chair for Clinical and Health Services Research. Read more about his background: https://t.co/yP294u8Zzl

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Members of the Chauhan Lab secure American Heart Association awards nearly every year. Read about the latest researchers who earned these career development awards: https://t.co/POxFWltuqn

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Our faculty and residents dominated the poster session during this year's Quality and Safety Summit! Held during Patient Safety Awareness Week, the event highlighted advances in quality assurance and patient safety.

See more: https://t.co/1INnwszSr4

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This week, the Katies spoke with Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, who served as the Medical Director and State Epidemiologist at the Iowa Department of Public Health for 24 years. Tune in to hear what she has learned throughout her career serving Iowa communities.

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🌟Fellow Spotlight: Vijaya Kankanala, MD🌟

Dr. Kankanala is a graduating Hematology-Oncology fellow with an incredible story. She is also a testament to the lasting impact our fellows have on their patients.

Read more: https://t.co/IxgcvLXHDm

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Don't miss this week's Herstories! Dr. Brennan, Chief Medical Officer @uihealthcare, opens up about the turning points and lessons from her leadership journey.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://t.co/51dukjcd5z