👋 Meet Darlington Pobee! Chief Resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. 🩺 Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine 🎓️ College: University of Georgia 📍 Hometown: Takoradi, Ghana; Snellville, Georgia Read more on Darlington ➡️ bit.ly/25-26-dom-chiefs

Last night, our community came together for the annual DOM Kathy Griendling Honors and Awards Celebration — an evening honoring excellence, hard work, and leadership. Congrats to all of the award winners, promoted faculty, and clinical distinctions honorees! View all honorees ➡️ bit.ly/4pc0y5E

👏 Please join us in giving a round of applause 👏 to the 28 DOM researchers who were recognized for Emory SOM's 2025 Researcher Appreciation Day! Their groundbreaking work, transformative breakthroughs & dedication to advancing science are making a lasting impact. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4gpMlye

Introducing our next #ChiefSpotlight... Gabi Gundermann! 🩺Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine 🎓️College: Penn State University 📍Hometown: Palmyra, Pennsylvania Read more on Gabi: bit.ly/25-26-dom-chiefs

🕛️The wait is almost over! TODAY at noon, DOM's Medicine Grand Rounds returns for the 2025–2026 academic year. We're thrilled to kick things off with none other than our Chair, Carlos del Rio, MD, as our first speaker! 🗓️ Don’t forget to join us for future MGRs, happening every Tuesday at noon!

Thanks @jhospmedicine.bsky.social for the shoutout! It turns out that it’s not just #MedEd, but also #HospitalMedicine is better with carbs! I can’t wait to see all my @societyhospmed.bsky.social colleagues this spring in Nashville for the next round of carb-based sponsorship! 🍪❤️

Congratulations to our Division's Education Council, which is featured in the latest edition of the Journal of Hospital Medicine! You can read more about it below! #WeAreEHM @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social

Celebrating Dr. Nanette Wenger on her birthday at Grady Health is always a pleasure. Happy 95th Birthday🎉🎊 Thank you for your unwavering mentorship, guidance, sponsorship, and support. May this year bring you as much joy and fulfillment as you have given to all of us @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social

🗓️ Mark your calendars: Medicine Grand Rounds resumes starting next Tuesday, 9/9! Help us launch our 2025–2026 season with Dr. Carlos del Rio, who is celebrating one year as DOM Chair! 🎙️ P.S. Missed del Rio’s latest feature? Catch his interview on the DOM's Research Ride Podcast: bit.ly/3UXvV67

Happy birthday, Dr. Nanette Wenger, Professor Emeritus in the Division of Cardiology! A trailblazer & champion for women's heart health, Wenger has been shaping the field of cardiology since she began her career at Emory SOM & Grady in 1958. After more than 65 years, her impact remains profound.

💡#DOMPOV: Hi! I'm Emily, a 2nd-year in the ID Fellowship Program. I'm excited to take over DOM's social media today! Come along with me as I head into a full day of Transplant ID Consults. Get ready for an early morning with patients, micro-rounds, the Case of the Week, and some fellowship fun!

We're proud to announce that the following outstanding faculty members are joining the leadership team for the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program. 🔹 Shub Agrawal, MD: Associate Program Director 🔹 Dheepa Sekar, MD: Medical Education Distinction Lead Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mtAwZQ

Introducing our final 25-26 Chief Resident in Quality & Safety at the Atlanta VA #Spotlight...Brittany Tummings! 🩺 Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine 🎓 College: University of Georgia 📍 Hometown: Alpharetta, GA Read more on Brittany ➡️ bit.ly/25-26-crqs

👋 Meet the NEW ATLANTIS cohort, a powerhouse group that is shaping the future of #KUH research. These pre- and postdoctoral trainees are joining a two-year research-intensive training program, supported by the Division of Renal Medicine, Emory, Morehouse, and Georgia Tech. 🔗 bit.ly/45O9Ddc

Aging well is a hot topic these days, and it’s clear that people are interested in not only living longer, but better. Experts, including DOM's own Camille Vaughan, weigh in on what successful aging looks like & how one of the fastest-growing populations is truly thriving with time. 🔗 bit.ly/4ooFl8h

Meet Cohort I of the RYSE Virtual Visiting Mini-Clerkship! We’re thrilled to welcome the following medical students to the #DOMFamily as they dive into 2 immersive weeks exploring Emory’s IM residency program and IM careers. 🔗 bit.ly/ryse-clerkship 🗓️ P.S. Check back in Sept. to meet Cohort II!

👋 Meet Brett Montelaro... our next #ChiefSpotlight! 🩺Medical School: Louisiana State University 🎓️College: Louisiana State University 📍Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana Read more on Brett ➡️ bit.ly/25-26-dom-chiefs

📣 #PublicationAlert: RYSEFAX is in the headlines! RYSE Council members and leaders were recently published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education, highlighting the impactful work of the RYSEFAX program over its first four years. View findings ➡️ bit.ly/4fry8jT

Can regular aerobic exercise improve heart health in people with CKD, specifically their autonomic recovery after exercise? A recent publication led by Jeann Sabino-Carvalho and supported by the HIP Lab, including lab Director Jeanie Park, explores this question. View findings ➡️ bit.ly/4ml9nrM

“Every day, I hear one of my old attendings in the back of my head during clinic.” ⁠Time may pass, but the Emory bond always remains strong. This rings true for the Division of Rheumatology, who recently hosted a fellowship alumni gathering in the beautiful city of Livingston, MT. 🔗 bit.ly/3U8II5k

📣 MATCH NEWS! DOM's Division of Digestive Diseases is excited to announce their Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program match results! Congratulations to M. Ammar Kalas, MD, who has been selected to fill the one available position in this program for the 2026–2027 academic year.

📣 LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Jennifer Swails, MD, FACP, has been named the Department of Medicine's new Vice Chair of Education! We can't wait to see how her leadership will impact our learners. Congratulations, Dr. Swails! #DOMKudos

Next up in our #ChiefSpotlights series is... Eric Bethea, Chief Resident in Quality & Safety at the Atlanta VA!⁠ ⁠ 🩺 Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine⁠ 🎓 College: University of South Carolina⁠ 📍Hometown: Acworth, GA⁠ ⁠ Read more on Eric ➡️ bit.ly/25-26-crqs

Outstanding job to Dr. Tracey Henry (General Internal Medicine), who was recently named the recipient of the American Medical Association's 2025 Dr. Edmond and Rima Cabbabe Dedication to Profession Award. In honor of Dr. Henry, a grant was awarded to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. #DOMProud

We're thrilled to announce that Jodi Salim will be the Division of Infectious Diseases' new Administrator, starting this August!⁠ She will be joining us from the Infectious Diseases Research Consortium, where she has served as their Administrative & Executive Director since 2022. 🔗bit.ly/40UrIDx

🩺 Are you interested in an internal medicine career? Want a preview of what it's like to work within a thriving academic medical center? Are you a rising fourth-year medical student? Be sure to check out RYSE's Virtual Visiting Mini Clerkship Program! 🔗 youtu.be/cCVN1chLQwg?feature=shared

🥇🩺 It's Atlanta Top Docs season! This year, 392 Emory physicians made the “Top Doctors” list out of 1,232 physicians across the city. We're proud to share that among these honorees, 47 of them were from the DOM, representing all 10 divisions! #DOMKudos See Emory's Top Docs ➡️ bit.ly/46EA8CK

As of July 1, Dr. Janice Lea has officially stepped into the role of Division Director of Renal Medicine! After serving as Interim Division Director since early 2024, we're thrilled that she'll continue in this leadership capacity. #DOMKudos, Dr. Lea! View full announcement: bit.ly/3U99xpS

SCDP,CHOA and others participated in a full scale exercise designed to test and validate the nation’s ability to move patients with highly infectious diseases safely and securely to regional treatment centers. Click the link below to find out more! news.emory.edu/stories/2025...

Meet DOM's 25–'26 Chief Residents! First up... Carolyn Brooks. What is your favorite thing about our program? I could go on forever about my amazing co-residents, who constantly inspire me to be a better doctor, make me laugh every day & are unbelievably supportive. 🔗 bit.ly/25-26-dom-chiefs

👏#DOMKudos to current ID fellow Jonathan Huang, MD & recently graduated GI fellow Lucie Calderon, MD on being selected as SOM House Staff Organization Professionalism Excellence Awardees! This award recognizes residents & fellows who embody the highest standards of professionalism & collaboration.

July is one of the best times of the year... because our newest team members have arrived! Over the last few weeks, we've welcomed 71 fellows to the #DOMFamily, and we couldn't be more excited to officially kick off this journey with them! 👋 Meet the fellows: bit.ly/4eIzFRZ

🎙️#ChairChats Episode 3 is here!🎙️ ⁠ Join Chair Carlos del Rio as he takes us behind the scenes with Sushma Cribbs, Vice Chair of Faculty Development. Together, they discuss how the DOM supports faculty eminence, from mentorship to promotions & everything in between. 🎧 linktr.ee/emorydeptofmed

"He cares and he's passionate. Whether that be a patient, a learner, or a colleague." We couldn’t agree more. This quote from the Georgia Hospital Association spotlight video captures why our Chair, Carlos del Rio was named their 2024 Shepherd Lifetime Achievement Awardee. 📽️ bit.ly/40xTcyI

🎓 Congrats, class of 2025! It's time to say goodbye to many of our fellows who have been such an integral part of the #DOMFamily. Whether you're staying at Emory or on to other adventures, we know you'll continue to shine in your careers as researchers, physicians, and healthcare professionals.

#FundingAlert! Infectious Diseases’ own Nadine Rouphael, MD, and Department of Microbiology and Immunology faculty members, Anice Lowen, PhD, and Seema Lakdawala, PhD, were recently awarded an NIH Program Project Grant (P01) to study how influenza spreads from person to person. 🔗 bit.ly/4eAJaTu

🗞️ #DOMResidencyNews: Hayalneh Gessessew has been named the 2026–2027 Chief Resident in Quality & Safety at the Atlanta VA. As a dedicated leader, mentor & advocate, we know he'll shine in his new role, impacting his fellow residents & the veterans we have the honor of serving. 🔗 bit.ly/40kfpQX

As the year concluded for our Internal Medicine Residency Program, we had the opportunity to celebrate our graduates and chiefs. True to DOM tradition, our annual Senior Banquet and Chief Residents’ "Roast and Toast" brought many laughs and memories. Congrats, Class of 2025! More: bit.ly/3ZRbs5Y

📣 Calling all M4s! Interested in internal medicine? Want a behind-the-scenes look at a thriving academic medical center? Want new mentorship opportunities? You sound like a great fit for RYSE's Visiting Mini-Clerkship! All 4th-year medical students are welcome to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4ngwKUv

Zirka Smith has been named the next DOM Executive Administrator for Academic Affairs and Administration! She joins us from the Department of Ophthalmology, and before this position, she worked in the DOM in various roles, including Division Administrator & Business Manager. Read more: bit.ly/3GcaZVa

The wait is over, our newest residents have arrived! Please join us in celebrating the start of an exciting new chapter for these learners! ⁠ ⁠ To our new residents: we're so glad you're here! Welcome to the #DOMFamily! 🩵

Delighted to publish this paper in Lancet Regional Health with @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social @emoryrollins.bsky.social and CDC colleagues about the need to dismantle silos in public health that have pitted infectious diseases against chronic conditions. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We're thrilled to share that Dr. Schneider has been named the inaugural Director of Community and Inclusive Culture at Emory at Grady. A vital position focused on enhancing our workplace culture and strengthening connections with the diverse communities we serve. #DOMProud

#DOMKudos to Drs. Valeria D. Cantos and Jennifer Spicer! These two were recently named IDSA fellows, one of the highest honors in #ID. They are among a class of fellows that includes distinguished clinicians and scientists from around the world, whose contributions move the field of ID forward.

🗓️ A year has flown by, and this incredible group of leaders has left a lasting impact! Through early mornings and late nights, long days at the hospital, and everything residency demands, our 2024–2025 IM Chief Residents made us #DOMProud with their dedication and compassionate leadership!

✨From DOM trainee to statewide leader, we couldn't be more #DOMProud of this alum! ✨ We are honored to share that former nephrology fellow, John McCarley, MD, was named the 171st President of the Tennessee Medical Association!

Enjoy being at the ACP today with my @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social colleagues Dan Dressler & Joanna Bonsall working on the program for the 2027 ACP Meeting.

#DOMKudos to our newly promoted faculty members! Spanning 9 divisions, these exceptional leaders have earned well-deserved promotions. We thank them for exemplifying excellence every day and positively impacting their colleagues, learners, and patients. See who's been promoted ➡️ bit.ly/3SFA0eg

Today is the final morning report at EUH conducted by our @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social chief resident Jim Pennoyer. Congratulations Jim, great job!

"Today’s medical professionalism means listening through discomfort, honoring agency, & seeing patients as whole people," writes Mosley, who earned an honorable mention in ABIM’s Building Trust Essay Contest. Read "Bridging the Divide: Trust, Power, and the Modern Physician ." ➡️ bit.ly/3FMXkUn