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News on and history of University of Iowa Department of Internal Medicine faculty and alumni science and honors, featuring current publications and events.
🚨 96 Internal Medicine clinicians have been named on the list of Patient's Choice Award recipients for 2025. Each of our outpatient division is represented, amongst the Top 10% of providers in the nation, for excellence in patient care. Congratulations! https://bit.ly/4iEhkHH
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🚨 96 Internal Medicine clinicians have been named on the list of Patient's Choice Award recipients for 2025. Each of our outpatient division is represented, amongst the Top 10% of providers in the nation, for excellence in patient care. Congratulations! https://bit.ly/4iEhkHH
Katie Robinson, MD, PhD, recently published research showing that weight-related stigma in healthcare often stems from structural components of clinical care. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/12/01/robinson-highlights-association-between-weight-stigma-and-healthcare-avoidance/
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Katie Robinson, MD, PhD, recently published research showing that weight-related stigma in healthcare often stems from structural components of clinical care. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/12/01/robinson-highlights-association-between-weight-stigma-and-healthcare-avoidance/
There's big news in the MICU!
Dr. Desmond Barber steps in as Medical Director, while Dr. Kevin Doerschug moves into a new quality leadership role. Read more about Barber's transition: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/12/02/barber-named-micu-medical-director/
Dr. Desmond Barber steps in as Medical Director, while Dr. Kevin Doerschug moves into a new quality leadership role. Read more about Barber's transition: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/12/02/barber-named-micu-medical-director/
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
There's big news in the MICU!
Dr. Desmond Barber steps in as Medical Director, while Dr. Kevin Doerschug moves into a new quality leadership role. Read more about Barber's transition: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/12/02/barber-named-micu-medical-director/
Dr. Desmond Barber steps in as Medical Director, while Dr. Kevin Doerschug moves into a new quality leadership role. Read more about Barber's transition: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/12/02/barber-named-micu-medical-director/
Just before the Thanksgiving break, members of our Immunology division had a noon-hour pre-holiday potluck feast of their own. No turkey, no problem!
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Just before the Thanksgiving break, members of our Immunology division had a noon-hour pre-holiday potluck feast of their own. No turkey, no problem!
Don't miss the Season 1 finale of Heroic Herstories! Dr. Maureen Connolly talks about her multifaceted career and the family life that grounds her. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG8dB0JN3Cc
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Don't miss the Season 1 finale of Heroic Herstories! Dr. Maureen Connolly talks about her multifaceted career and the family life that grounds her. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG8dB0JN3Cc
T-VEC and RP1 are re-writing the rules of melanoma treatment. In his new publication, Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellow Dr. John Smestad breaks down what’s ahead for oncolytic virotherapy. Learn more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/25/when-viruses-heal-smestad-on-oncolytic-virotherapy/
November 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
T-VEC and RP1 are re-writing the rules of melanoma treatment. In his new publication, Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellow Dr. John Smestad breaks down what’s ahead for oncolytic virotherapy. Learn more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/25/when-viruses-heal-smestad-on-oncolytic-virotherapy/
Twenty new hospitalists have joined our new Division of Hospital Medicine these last few months. We're so excited they're here and for you to get to know them. Welcome to Internal Medicine!
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/25/new-faculty-and-app-additions-2025-4/
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/25/new-faculty-and-app-additions-2025-4/
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Twenty new hospitalists have joined our new Division of Hospital Medicine these last few months. We're so excited they're here and for you to get to know them. Welcome to Internal Medicine!
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/25/new-faculty-and-app-additions-2025-4/
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/25/new-faculty-and-app-additions-2025-4/
The Katies' conversation with Dr. Maureen Connolly marks Heroic Herstories' Season Finale! Since settling in Iowa, Connolly has been deeply involved in the Iowa City community as a clinician. Tune in to hear her story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG8dB0JN3Cc
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Katies' conversation with Dr. Maureen Connolly marks Heroic Herstories' Season Finale! Since settling in Iowa, Connolly has been deeply involved in the Iowa City community as a clinician. Tune in to hear her story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG8dB0JN3Cc
The OINC Newsletter released its Fourth Issue! The newsletter's recent edition is a great way to learn more, and so is their website: https://holden.uihealthcare.org/education-training/medical-students-residents-and-fellows/opportunities-information-and-networking
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The OINC Newsletter released its Fourth Issue! The newsletter's recent edition is a great way to learn more, and so is their website: https://holden.uihealthcare.org/education-training/medical-students-residents-and-fellows/opportunities-information-and-networking
Heroic Herstories’ Season 1 finale is almost here! In the meantime, don’t miss the Katies’ conversation with Dr. Mary Beth Fasano, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at Carver College of Medicine. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZrlZmaH1g0
November 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Heroic Herstories’ Season 1 finale is almost here! In the meantime, don’t miss the Katies’ conversation with Dr. Mary Beth Fasano, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at Carver College of Medicine. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZrlZmaH1g0
As GLP-1s are prescribed more, it’s important to know how they affect other medications, especially cancer-fighting drugs. In a video interview with ONCOLOGY, Joseph Dillon, MBBCh, explained how GLP-1s can affect efforts to fight neuroendocrine tumors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JNBHW8
November 19, 2025 at 3:18 AM
As GLP-1s are prescribed more, it’s important to know how they affect other medications, especially cancer-fighting drugs. In a video interview with ONCOLOGY, Joseph Dillon, MBBCh, explained how GLP-1s can affect efforts to fight neuroendocrine tumors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JNBHW8
Dr. Mary Beth Fasano wears many hats, from treating both adults and children to previously serving as Allergy & Immunology Fellowship Director. But before pursuing medicine, she wanted to put her analytical skills to use in the FBI! Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZrlZmaH1g0
November 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Dr. Mary Beth Fasano wears many hats, from treating both adults and children to previously serving as Allergy & Immunology Fellowship Director. But before pursuing medicine, she wanted to put her analytical skills to use in the FBI! Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZrlZmaH1g0
The November Internal Medicine Honor Roll is up! Residents, fellows, faculty, and staff, and even some with multiple nominations, it's a busy month! Thank you to these outstanding members and their nominators.
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/17/internal-medicine-honor-roll-november-2025/
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/17/internal-medicine-honor-roll-november-2025/
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The November Internal Medicine Honor Roll is up! Residents, fellows, faculty, and staff, and even some with multiple nominations, it's a busy month! Thank you to these outstanding members and their nominators.
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/17/internal-medicine-honor-roll-november-2025/
https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/17/internal-medicine-honor-roll-november-2025/
Make sure to catch this week's Herstories, where the Katies speak with Dr. Rachael Dirksen about what drew her to Internal Medicine. Tune in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28lkvBJxqgw&list=PLUXqsOsH3OjsIO7NeNtNC4pCwaWlGcF9I&index=1
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Make sure to catch this week's Herstories, where the Katies speak with Dr. Rachael Dirksen about what drew her to Internal Medicine. Tune in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28lkvBJxqgw&list=PLUXqsOsH3OjsIO7NeNtNC4pCwaWlGcF9I&index=1
UI clinicians Leon Jons, MD, and Amanda Pitts, ARNP, DNP, provide care in a GLP-1 pilot program that has received a 97% patient satisfaction rating. Read more about the pilot: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/13/glp-1-pilot-program-receives-97-patient-approval-rating-at-half-year-mark/
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
UI clinicians Leon Jons, MD, and Amanda Pitts, ARNP, DNP, provide care in a GLP-1 pilot program that has received a 97% patient satisfaction rating. Read more about the pilot: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/13/glp-1-pilot-program-receives-97-patient-approval-rating-at-half-year-mark/
The Lung Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Research Center is helping pave the way at the University of Iowa for research labs to shrink their environmental footprint. With plans to earn Iowa’s first My Green Lab certification, the team is leading the way. https://bit.ly/4nWMrzw
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Lung Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Research Center is helping pave the way at the University of Iowa for research labs to shrink their environmental footprint. With plans to earn Iowa’s first My Green Lab certification, the team is leading the way. https://bit.ly/4nWMrzw
From English major to Internal Medicine! Learn more about how Dr. Rachael Dirksen’s undergraduate English advisor inspired her unexpected path to medicine on this week’s Herstories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28lkvBJxqgw
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
From English major to Internal Medicine! Learn more about how Dr. Rachael Dirksen’s undergraduate English advisor inspired her unexpected path to medicine on this week’s Herstories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28lkvBJxqgw
Alejandro Comellas, MD, delivered the 13th annual memorial McLennan lecture last week on management of COPD & the future of its treatment. Dr. Comellas's family was in attendance as was Dr. Gerry McLennan's wife, Christine.
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Alejandro Comellas, MD, delivered the 13th annual memorial McLennan lecture last week on management of COPD & the future of its treatment. Dr. Comellas's family was in attendance as was Dr. Gerry McLennan's wife, Christine.
Mohammed Milhem, MBBS, researches immunotherapies for treatment-resistant melanoma patients. In his recent study, participants had a 33.6% response rate to a new therapy. Read more: https://cancer.uiowa.edu/news/ui-health-care-oncologists-lead-way-studying-new-methods-enhance-immune-response-tumors
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Mohammed Milhem, MBBS, researches immunotherapies for treatment-resistant melanoma patients. In his recent study, participants had a 33.6% response rate to a new therapy. Read more: https://cancer.uiowa.edu/news/ui-health-care-oncologists-lead-way-studying-new-methods-enhance-immune-response-tumors
Not only is Kyle Brown, MD, a GI doctor, she also led the GI fellowship here at UI Health Care for many years. Learn about her time and experiences as a fellow here: https://imiowapodcasts.podbean.com/
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Not only is Kyle Brown, MD, a GI doctor, she also led the GI fellowship here at UI Health Care for many years. Learn about her time and experiences as a fellow here: https://imiowapodcasts.podbean.com/
IntMed’s Colleen Campbell, PhD, MS, LGC served as Program Chair for ASHG — the world’s largest human genetics meeting. Held in Boston this year, she helped organize sessions for the four-day conference. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/06/campbell-chairs-ashg-annual-meeting/
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
IntMed’s Colleen Campbell, PhD, MS, LGC served as Program Chair for ASHG — the world’s largest human genetics meeting. Held in Boston this year, she helped organize sessions for the four-day conference. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2025/11/06/campbell-chairs-ashg-annual-meeting/
The 5th annual LaBrecque lecture last week hosted Nancy Reau, MD, from Rush University. Dr. Reau dove deep on Hepatitis B & the search for a cure. Doug LaBrecque, MD, & his family were also in attendance.
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The 5th annual LaBrecque lecture last week hosted Nancy Reau, MD, from Rush University. Dr. Reau dove deep on Hepatitis B & the search for a cure. Doug LaBrecque, MD, & his family were also in attendance.
Featured on this week's episode of Heroic Herstories, Kyle Brown, MD, is a GI doctor with UI Health Care. Listen along as she shares a story from residency that helped her find her path: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cqaUgocLOM
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Featured on this week's episode of Heroic Herstories, Kyle Brown, MD, is a GI doctor with UI Health Care. Listen along as she shares a story from residency that helped her find her path: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cqaUgocLOM
Jacob Simmering, PhD, is a Parkinson’s Foundation Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award recipient searching for diagnostic patterns that could help doctors catch PD in patients sooner. Read more about his work: https://www.parkinson.org/blog/research/meet-jacob-simmering
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Jacob Simmering, PhD, is a Parkinson’s Foundation Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award recipient searching for diagnostic patterns that could help doctors catch PD in patients sooner. Read more about his work: https://www.parkinson.org/blog/research/meet-jacob-simmering
Make sure to check out this week's episode of Heroic Herstories with Dr. Isabella Grumbach. Learn more about why she chose to go into medicine and her career here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdGCeBIavoE
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Make sure to check out this week's episode of Heroic Herstories with Dr. Isabella Grumbach. Learn more about why she chose to go into medicine and her career here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdGCeBIavoE