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Vitals: Featuring Dr. Jiwon Kim

This week on Vitals, Dr. John Leonard welcomed Dr. Jiwon Kim, the Bruce B. Lerman M.D. Clinical Scholar and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology.Dr. Kim discussed her work in cardiac imaging, particularly with patients affected by or at risk for myocardial infarction, as well as patients with valvular heart conditions. We also explored the myriad opportunities for divisional collaboration on both local and national levels. Vitals is our employee engagement series, in... Read More

Strengthening & Healing Communities Premedical Student Conference Welcomes Students Considering Career in Medicine

Last weekend, 64 college students and recent graduates across the New York City area attended Strengthening and Healing Communities, a premedical conference featuring Weill Cornell medical students, faculty, and staff. This exciting annual event, with an emphasis on health equity, is sponsored by the Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine Diversity Center of Excellence, and Cornell Center for Health Equity. Topics included details on how to apply to medical school, financing... Read More

Dr. Andrea Card Receives Bruce Laine Ballard, M.D. Award; Diversity Week Continues

An awards ceremony on April 15 celebrated nearly a dozen members of the Weill Cornell Medicine community for their exemplary efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. Dr. Andrea Card, Assistant Professor in Clinical Medicine in the division of General Internal Medicine, received the Bruce Laine Ballard, M.D. Award during the Celebration of Diversity Awards on April 15. The Awards are part of Weill Cornell’s sixth annual Diversity Week.The Bruce Laine Ballard, M.D. Award is presented to a... Read More

Vitals: Featuring Dr. John R. Lee

Last week on Vitals, Dr. John Leonard spoke with Dr. John R. Lee, Assistant Professor of Medicine and nephrologist in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension.Dr. Lee shares his satisfaction helping patients with often-complex cases of advanced kidney disease, including kidney transplant recipients, and his research connecting gut microbiota to kidney function and disease. Vitals is our employee engagement series, in which guests enjoy casual conversation with Dr. John Leonard about their... Read More

Third Annual Pulmonary Academic Day a Cross-Collaborative Success

On March 29, the division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine held its third annual Pulmonary Academic Day, an opportunity for cross-divisional, cross-departmental, and cross-campus collaboration for faculty, trainees, and postdoctoral fellows across the Weill Cornell Medicine community. Faculty shared investigative interactions, showcased emerging research, and engaged in lively forums to discuss exciting findings within the field of pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine.The day-long... Read More

Remembering Dr. James P. Smith, Jr., Prominent Pulmonologist

The Weill Department of Medicine is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. James P. Smith, Jr., who passed away last week. A renowned, long-time member of our faculty, Dr. Smith helped pioneer the research and treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), lung cancer, and tuberculosis. A key clinical breakthrough, along with celebrated pulmonologist Dr. Lawrence Scharer, was developing the use of closed pleural biopsy with the Abrams needle in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Dr. Smith... Read More

Vitals: Featuring Dr. Rebecca Berger

This week on Vitals, Dr. John Leonard spoke with Dr. Rebecca Berger, Assistant Professor of Medicine and hospitalist in the division of General Internal Medicine. Dr. Berger shares her love of being a medical generalist and problem solver, able to assess patients, as she puts it, from “from head to toe.” Frequent collaborations with specialists offer cross-department interaction and investigative value. Vitals is our employee engagement series, in which guests enjoy casual conversation with Dr... Read More

Researchers Identify Protein Sensor that Plays a Role in Lung Fibrosis

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered a protein that plays a critical role in clearing collagen from tissue and may be a therapeutic target to help prevent fibrosis, scar tissue that interferes with organ function. The paper, published on Feb. 20 in Nature Communications, provides clues that could lead to drug development for diseases like lung fibrosis which have no drug options currently.Corresponding author, Dr. Michael J. Podolsky, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the... Read More

2024 Match Day Results: Welcoming the Class of 2027!

The Weill Department of Medicine looks forward to welcoming 44 incoming residents this summer. Representing 32 different medical schools – with 9 from Weill Cornell Medicine, including Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar – approximately 55% of our incoming class are women and 11 are from underrepresented groups. They are listed below. The Department offers its warmest congratulations! #service { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; } #... Read More

Remembering Dr. Bruce Gordon, Executive Leader and Groundbreaking Nephrology Researcher

The Weill Department of Medicine is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Bruce Gordon, a long-time, highly distinguished member of our faculty, who passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness.Dr. Gordon’s clinical interest in lipid disorders led to his groundbreaking work in the development of numerous therapies for hyperlipidemia, including lipid apheresis. His expertise was particularly beneficial for salvaging kidney allografts undergoing kidney antibody mediated rejection and thrombotic... Read More