We’re highlighting the incredible work of the faculty and staff members on the DOM’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. Read an interview below featuring Joyce Akwe, MD, associate professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine…
The Department of Medicine is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the incredible work of the faculty and staff members on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. Read an interview below featuring Naquia Mitchell,…
The Department of Medicine is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the incredible work of the faculty and staff members on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. Read an interview below featuring Jennifer Christie,…
Robert Hoover, Jr., MD, associate professor in the Division of Renal Medicine, was featured in the January 2021 issue of The Physiologist Magazine piece, “Being Black in Science,” where he shared what it’s like to…
This past year was full of unforeseen challenges as Department of Medicine faculty, staff, and trainees navigated life during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while 2020 certainly put the department’s research, faculty development, and education teams…
Kimberly Manning, MD, professor in the Division of General Medicine, recently wrote a piece titled, “More than medical mistrust,” in The Lancet. In her candid reflection, Manning explores the trust issues of African Americans in…
In recognition of LGBTQ+ Month, we interviewed Jason Schneider, MD, associate professor in the Division of General Medicine. Read below to learn why Schneider pursued a career in medicine, what led to his active role…
This year’s Department of Medicine Research Day, held virtually October 15, had a record attendance of more than 350 researchers, faculty, staff, and medical students. Presenters from across the department’s 10 divisions shared the exciting…
Vanessa E. Van Doren, MD, a PGY3 in Emory’s internal medicine residency program, recently wrote an essay published in the Society of General Medicine Forum. Van Doren is mentored by Tracey L. Henry, MD, assistant professor in…
National Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15, the day the nations of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica) celebrated their independence. This holiday was initially designated as a week of celebration by presidential…