General Internal Medicine

Dr. Safford and Colleagues Publish Pivotal Paper in Circulation: Social Determinants to Prevent Fatal Heart Attacks

Dr. Monika Safford
The researchers analyzed data from the REGARDS Study, which tracked cardiovascular-related outcomes in over 20,000 people for a decade, to identify adverse social determinants of health that can lead to a higher likelihood of a fatal heart attack.

Dr. Paul Martin Receives 2020 Physician of the Year Award From NYP’s Department of Nursing

Dr. Paul Martin
The Department of Nursing gives the Physician of the Year Award to recognize physicians who consistently practice with nursing and support staff in a collaborative, collegial, and respectful manner.

Dr. Parag Goyal Receives The Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging

Dr. Parag Goyal
This prestigious research award is a 5-year grant in the amount of $1.1 million and will support development and testing of Dr. Goyal’s novel strategy for deprescribing medication in older adults with heart failure.

WDOM Faculty Receive Weill Cornell Medicine Grants in Support of COVID-19 Research

Tansmission electron microscope image of SARS-CoV-2. Credit: NIAID-RML
The WDOM congratulates three of its faculty - Drs. Julie Magarian Blander, Robert Peck, and Erica Phillips - who received grants from Weill Cornell Medicine in support of their innovative research on COVID-19.

WDOM Faculty Across Many Divisions Accepted to the 2020-2021 Class of LAMP

A development program for junior faculty, LAMP provides participants with critical tools to accomplish their primary career goals as academicians in the field of medicine.

Dr. Renuka Gupta Appointed as Chief of Medicine at NYP/Lower Manhattan Hospital

Dr. Renuka Gupta
In addition to her roles as a clinician and educator, Dr. Gupta is an expert on hospital operational efficiency, hospital systems, health care policy, and quality improvement.

Health Equity Research Fellow and MD/PhD Student Publish Pivotal Paper on Telemedicine and Healthcare Equity

The paper shares observations from the COVID-19 epidemic, while highlighting patient care inequities seen in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

Dr. Tung Appointed to Associate Dean for Faculty Development at Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Judy Tung
In her role as Associate Dean for Faculty Development, she will be providing the Office of Faculty Development with operational and strategic support.

New Weill Cornell Medicine Video on Health Equity through Diversity Initiatives

Dr. Susana Morales
The Diversity Center of Excellence has launched programs and initiatives fostering excellence and support for underrepresented minorities. A new video highlights leaders in diversity and future strategies.

Dr. Shin Receives a Visioning Award from Dr. Pollack’s NYC Visioning Initiative

Dr. Joseph Shin
Dr. Shin’s project will be part of the initiative’s effort to expand learning and research opportunities in New York City for faculty and students, and will complement work in Ithaca during the 2019-20 academic year.