Dr. Jennifer Downs was one of the "first" of four to graduate from a novel Global Health Track of the Master's of Science Degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research. This program is a proactive collaboration between the Department of Medicine's Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluative Sciences Research and the Center for Global Health in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
The second Mark Pecker Clinical Master Visiting Professorship was held May 1 through May 5. Dr. Daniel Goodenberger, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, an expert in pulmonology and internal medicine, was the guest of honor. He attended rounds, morning report, and conferences. A reception was held in Griffis Faculty Club, where he met with colleagues and residents.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College's two campuses – in New York City and in Doha, Qatar – have collaborated on findings that provide a key insight for medical education across the globe. In the March issue of Academic Medicine, Drs. Joseph J. Fins and Pablo Rodriguez del Pozo borrow a concept from anthropology to demonstrate how "low-context" and "high-context" societies significantly impact how students learn.
The endowed professorship recognizes Dr. Logio's outstanding leadership in medical education and administration, as well as her innovations in education, patient safety and faculty development. Previous to joining Weill Cornell, she served as Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Indiana University School of Medicine, where she was also Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development.
The Fellows Research Award is presented annually to fellows within the Department of Medicine who have presented outstanding research.
The following Teaching Awards were presented to our faculty, fellows, and residents at the 2010 Convocation Ceremony.
The Association of Professors of Medicine is the organization of departments of internal medicine represented by chairs and appointed leaders at medical schools and affiliated teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. It represents the departmental leadership of the 127 accredited medical schools in North America. The organization's mission is "to provide primary leadership and direction to academic internal medicine, including education, research, and patient care."
Dr. Mark Pecker's former chief residents came together to create a visiting professorship to honor his unique contributions to his trainees and colleagues. The Mark Pecker Clinical Master spends a week with the Department of Medicine and is involved in many clinical activities including morning report, conferences, and rounds. There are also opportunities to interact with staff and residents.
WCCC is a Weill Cornell student initiative operating over the past several years to provide clinical care to patients who are under- or uninsured. WCCC operates out of the Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates practice on Monday evenings. It has been a robust student service-learning activity that is sponsored by a faculty steering committee, has worked with local social service programs, and has provided an important service to our local community.
Lia Logio, M.D., has been appointed Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Medicine and Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. She currently serves as Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Indiana University School of Medicine, where she is also the Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development.
