Vitals

Vitals Highlights New Chief of Cardiology, Long-time Administrators

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Throughout the summer, the Weill Department of Medicine kept busy with regular editions of the Vitals employee engagement series. In recent weeks, we've highlighted Dr. Jonathan Weinsaft, our new Chief of Cardiology, learned more about Dr. Maya Hogg, a hospitalist and site chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital (NYP-LMH), and got to know Mariely Taveras, Practice Manager in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. We look forward to continuing our new tradition...

New Vitals Episode: Karla Jacome

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In our latest episode of Vitals, Dr. John Leonard speaks with Karla Jacome, education administrative manager for WDOM.  Dr. Leonard and Karla discuss the elements that have shaped her seasoned tenure at Weill Cornell Medicine, and a fun fact about how a classic film has impacted her life. Vitals showcases colleagues across our diverse WDOM community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff in a brief video interview. We’ll learn more about each other’s roles at...

Weill Department of Medicine Welcomes 2023-2024 Chief Residents

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The Weill Department of Medicine (WDOM) is pleased to welcome our 2023-2024 Chief Residents: Drs. Jeanie Gribben, Ashwin Kelkar, Rebecca Krakora, Kara Ryan and Charlton Tsai. Dr. John Leonard, Chief (Interim) of the WDOM, recently spoke with the group in a special episode of Vitals. Vitals showcases colleagues across our diverse WDOM community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff in a brief interview about their role and experience.

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Vitals Kicks off Summer With DeaLana Woods and Dr. Matthew Simon

We are so pleased to share our newest episodes of Vitals! Recently, Dr. John Leonard spoke with DeaLana Woods, LPN, in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism about her nursing career at Weill Cornell Medicine, commitment to racial justice, and fondness for a musician she's considered life changing. This week, Dr. Leonard chatted with Dr. Matthew Simon, a hospital epidemiologist in the Division of Infectious Diseases, about his experiences during the height of the COVID...

New Vitals Episode: Avi Bueno

We are pleased to share our latest installment of Vitals. This week, Dr. Leonard speaks with Avi Bueno, division administrator for the division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Leonard and Avi discuss Avi's role in the WDOM and explore a key piece of his professional development.Vitals showcases colleagues across our diverse WDOM community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff in a brief video interview. We’ll learn more about each other’s roles at the institution...

Introducing Our Vitals Video Series!

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The Weill Department of Medicine is pleased to introduce a new video series, Vitals, which kicked off June 1. Each week, Dr. John Leonard, interim chief of the Weill Department of Medicine, engages in informal conversation with a member of our diverse WDOM comunity of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff. We’ll learn more about each other’s roles at the institution, personal interests, and, in short, the essence of what makes each of us a vital part of Weill Cornell...