Recently on Vitals, Dr. John Leonard welcomed Dr. Shira Sachs, a hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine, and Dr. Laura Kirkman, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sachs discussed her work as a hospitalist and expressed particular fondness for her experience as a mentor for trainees, particularly as an associate program director of our Department’s residency program. Dr. Kirman...
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...
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...
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...
This week on Vitals, Dr. John Leonard speaks with Dr. Orli Etingin, the Lisa and Sanford B. Ehrenkranz Professor in Women's Health in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Vice Chair for Faculty.Vitals is our employee engagement series, in which guests enjoy casual conversation with Dr. John Leonard about their role, a personal story or "fun fact" that may surprise colleagues, and the opportunity to ask Dr. Leonard a question about the Department. To nominate a colleague,...
This week on Vitals, Dr. John Leonard speaks with Dr. David Calfee, a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases.Vitals is our employee engagement series, in which guests enjoy casual conversation with Dr. John Leonard about their role, a personal story or "fun fact" that may surprise colleagues, and the opportunity to ask Dr. Leonard a question about the Department. To nominate a colleague, contact Communications...
Enjoy our latest episodes of Vitals, showcasing colleagues across our diverse Weill Department of Medicine community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff. Recent guests include:Dr. Sara Czaja, who discusses her journey in palliative medicine Dr. Margaret "Molly" McNairy, who talks about her groundbreaking research in HIVDr. Carl Crawford, whose touching story about his father's illness shaped his perception of medicineDr. Susana Morales, who touches on...
Enjoy our latest episodes of Vitals, showcasing colleagues across our diverse Weill Department of Medicine community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff. Recent guests include: Dr. Trent Collier, who reflects on his journey from resident to administratorAntonia Marriott, Senior Operations Administrator in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, who shares a unique hobby that's sure to inspireDr. Peggy Leung, who shares her excitement nurturing our next...
Vitals showcases colleagues across our diverse WDOM community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff in an intimate discussion with Dr. John Leonard, Chair (Interim) of the Department of Medicine.Recent guests include: Dr. Robert Peck, who speaks about his experience working in Mwanza, Tanzania since 2007Two of our 2023 Fund for the Future recipients, Drs. Bobak Parang and Lily Yan, who talk about the rewards and challenges of academic medicineDr. Pinkal...
Vitals showcases colleagues across our diverse WDOM community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff in a brief video interview with Dr. John Leonard, Chair (Interim) of the Department of Medicine. Guests share details about their role, their passions, and their personal interests, revealing the essence of what makes each of us a vital part of Weill Cornell Medicine.Recently:We've highlighted Dr. Catherine Riffin, whose recent research centers on...
