Nicole Sirotin, M.D. (co-PI, WCMC) and Sera Young, Ph.D. (PI, Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Division of Nutritional Sciences) were granted an intercampus collaborative research grant. The project characterizes food insecurity in HIV-infected and -uninfected lactating women. Specifically, it is evaluating the relationship between food insecurity and maternal B12 and foliate levels, maternal depression and infant feeding practices.
Each year, senior medical residents submit research abstracts, and four finalists are chosen to present their work during medical grand rounds.
The session was held in conjunction with clinician educators from University of Chicago and the novel model presented addressed the activity of handing patients off (from graduating senior residents to incoming interns) in the resident outpatient practice.
The 2012 Cornell ACN Physician of the Year award is given by the Department of Nursing to recognize physicians who consistently practice with nursing and support staff in a collaborative, collegial, and respectful manner. Dr. Tung will receive the award at a special ceremony on November 7, 2012.
At the annual meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) held in September, Dr. Amanda Carmel received the 2011 Shun-Ichi Harada Young Investigator Award. The study, from a retrospective view, showed a relationship between vitamin D levels and bisphosphonate response.
Established in 2005, the award recognizes physicians who exemplify a spirit of collegiality and collaboration with the nursing staff. Dr. Sandra Hall-Ross, one of six recipients this year, was selected for her "open-minded, objective and inclusive approach" to patient care with the nursing staff.
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce that Yoon Kang, M.D., of Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates (WCIMA) has been appointed as the first Richard P. Cohen, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medical Education, effective May 1, 2009.
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Judy Tung has accepted the position as Interim Director of WCIMA, pending a national search for a new Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine.
The Department of Medicine is delighted to announce that Dr. Salvatore Cilmi and Dr. Anthony Ogedegbe have agreed to serve as Co-Chiefs of the new Division of Hospital Medicine. The Department of Medicine began a national search for a Division Chief (and additional Hospitalists) a few months ago. We hope to welcome a new chief by July 2009.
Dr. Carol A. Mancuso, Dr. Mary E. Charlson, and Dr. Suzanne Wenderoth, have recently co-authored the following publications.
Hospital Medicine Mentoring Guide
