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The official account of the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Health
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In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Maria Elena Navedo, MD, a second-year Internal Medicine Resident on the primary care track. Learn more about Dr. Navedo by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

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Resident Spotlight December 2025 Maria Elena Navedo, MD Second-Year, Internal Medicine Resident Primary Care Track "UMass has been an amazing home for my family and me. From the leadership’s support of resident-driven ideas to co-residents' friendships and collegiality, I am honored to be a part of a program that takes such care of each other during this intensive time of training. This care allows us to be at our best for patients and their families." Image of Maria Elena Navedo, MD
December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Sarah Bakheet, MBBS, an Infectious Disease fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Bakheet by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

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Fellow Spotlight December 2025 Sarah Bakheet, MBBS Infectious Disease Fellow "Multiple factors drew me to UMass Chan, including strong female mentors, the diverse faculty members and fellows, and the outstanding transplant program. I also visited Boston for ID week in 2023, and I fell in love with New England, especially in the fall." Image of Sarah Bakheet, MBBS
December 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Douglas Golenbock for presenting "Malaria: The Miasma That Keeps on Killing" at today's Medical Grand Rounds. Music provided by Dr. Karen Salomon-Escoto using Suno.
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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In this month’s Chair’s Spotlight, we feature Andrew Siber, MD, assistant professor of medicine and physician at Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge, MA. Learn more about Dr. Siber by reading the full spotlight below!

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December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Matthew Hemming for presenting "Sarcoma: Rare Origins to Modern Insights — History, Clinical Care, Research and the Challenges Ahead" at today's Medical Grand Rounds!

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December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for Medical Grand Rounds titled "Sarcoma: Rare Origins to Modern Insights — History, Clinical Care, Research and the Challenges Ahead," featuring Dr. Matthew Hemming. We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Matthew Hemming, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, UMass Chan Medical School Thursday, December 4, 2025 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom Image of Dr. Hemming
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Hear from Dr. Khanh-Van Tran in a recent publication in EatingWell to learn about the steps you can take to lower triglycerides and live a healthier lifestyle. Learn more in the article below! 👇
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with good company, gratitude, and love.
Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving! Image of a turkey.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Thomas Treadwell for presenting "Tickborne Infections" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! As a reminder, there will be no Medical Grand Rounds next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The Department of Medicine invites members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for Medical Grand Rounds titled "Tickborne Infections," featuring Dr. Thomas Treadwell. We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Thomas Treadwell, MD, FIDSA Program Director, IM MetroWest Medical Center Thursday, November 20, 2025 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
November 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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In this month’s Researcher Spotlight, we feature Tadatoshi Sato, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology. Learn more about Dr. Sato and his work by reading the full spotlight on our website at the link below!

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Researcher Spotlight November 2025 Dr. Tadatoshi Sato Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Dr. Sato’s research focuses on gene and cell therapy for skeletal rare diseases, as well as bone and connective tissue targeting, and autoimmune, skeletal, and connective tissue disorders. Image of Dr. Sato
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Hear from Jan Fouad, MD, and Pranoti Mandrekar, PhD, in the article below as they discuss why cancer rates are on the rise and what can be done to reverse the trend. ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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The Department of Medicine congratulates Eric Alper, MD, Melissa Fischer, MD, MEd, Marianna Almpani, MD, Anna Gubala, MD, William Morrison, MD, and Ellen Murchie, MD, who were inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society last Wednesday!
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Fifty-six people were inducted into the Delta chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society on Wednesday. View the list of inductees and read their stories of leadership, mentorship and perseverance: direc.to/nAzL

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Group of new inductees into the Delta chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Alpha Omega Alpha cords Family with inductee Faculty inductee Melissa Fischer, MD, MEd, with Dean Terence Flotte, MD
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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We would like to thank Drs. Barker, Boatman-Dray, and Zimmons for presenting "Understanding the Discharge Site of Care as a Prerequisite for Coordinating Discharge Planning for Geriatric Patients" at today's Medical Grand Rounds. Music created and provided by Dr. Karen Salomon-Escoto.
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for Medical Grand Rounds titled, "Understanding the Discharge Site of Care as a Prerequisite for Coordinating Discharge Planning for Geriatric Patients." We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Linsey Barker, DO, Clinical Director, Division of Geriatrics Jessica Boatman-Dray, MD, Director of Quality Improvement Division of Geriatrics Erika Zimmons, DO, MS, Director of Education and Fellowship Division of Geriatrics Thursday, November 13, 2025, Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom Images of Linsey Barker, Jessica Boatman-Dray, and Erika Zimmons
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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A Diabetes Awareness Month checklist to help you take charge of your health with simple, actionable tips for nutrition, daily #diabetes management, and emotional well-being. 💙 Check out this @umassmedicine.bsky.social blog
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UMass Memorial Health Diabetes Awareness Month blog
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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This Veterans Day, the Department of Medicine proudly recognizes and honors all who have served our country. We extend our deepest gratitude for your service and sacrifice. Thank you!
Honoring our heroes Thank you Veterans for your service Image of an American flag
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Jorge Dabdoub, MD, a third-year Internal Medicine Resident. Learn more about Dr. Dabdoub by reading the full spotlight below!
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Resident Spotlight November 2025 Jorge Dabdoub, MD Third-Year, Internal Medicine Resident "UMass Chan exposes you to a very diverse patient population, which provides residents with a broad range of clinical experiences across various socioeconomic, cultural, and medical backgrounds. The clinical experiences paired with the most supportive co-residents and administration make UMass Chan an amazing place not only to train but to stay after residency."
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Nawal Aamir, MD, a Renal Medicine fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Aamir by reading the full spotlight on our website below!
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Fellow Spotlight November 2025 Nawal Aamir, MD Renal Medicine Fellow "UMass Chan stood out for the remarkable camaraderie among its trainees and within the renal division—it truly feels like a family, and the strongest testament to this culture is that so many fellows have chosen to stay as attendings, contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment. The Nephrology Fellowship at UMass offers the ideal balance of exceptional clinical training and robust research opportunities, with diverse renal pathology and mentorship that empowers fellows to excel in both clinical and academic medicine."
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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In this month’s Chair’s Spotlight, we feature Emily Senarian, MHA, our new AVP Chief Administrative Officer in the Department of Medicine! Learn more about Emily by reading the spotlight on our website below!

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November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Tung Phan for presenting "Hidden Meanings in Psychiatric Diagnosis and Prescribing" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! We hope to see everyone next week!

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November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The Department of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences invite you to join us today at noon, in person and via Zoom, for Medical Grand Rounds titled "Hidden Meanings in Psychiatric Diagnosis and Prescribing." We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Tung Phan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, Division of General Internal Medicine Thursday, November 6, 2025 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom Image of Tung Phan, MD
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth and we all share a mission for a world free of insulin-dependent diabetes! Our #T1DResearch @umasschan.bsky.social is centered around a cell-replacement therapy to eliminate the need for #insulin in people with #type1diabetes.

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Genetically Engineering Human Islets as a Potential Therapeutic Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
The Breakthrough T1D Center of Excellence in New England is creating islets with insulin producing beta cells to evade autoimmune attack as a type 1 diabetes cure
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November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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We are thrilled to announce our Fall 2025 Physician/Faculty, APP, and Staff Citizen Award recipients. Citizenship is a core value of the Department of Medicine, and we congratulate our team members for their exceptional service! Well done!
October 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes those celebrating a very happy Halloween! 🎃
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October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM