Transition to Residency enrollment peaked this year! The M4s who participated gained preparedness for many scenarios they will encounter during their internship. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/04/15/ttr-year-4/

🔁 MTR REWIND | Dr. Dale Abel, named a 2018 History Maker by the African American Museum of Iowa, challenged us all: "commit to mentoring others." https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2018/10/09/abel-honored-as-history-maker/?preview_id=8090&preview_nonce=f2b2926007&_thumbnail_id=47118&preview=true

Manasa Nayak, PhD, and Gagan Flora, PhD, research assistant professors in Hematology-Oncology and members of Dr. Anil Chauhan's lab, have each received American Society of Hematology awards. Read more about their work: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/04/09/nayak-and-flora-earn-ash-awards/

Members of the Division of Hospital Medicine recently attended the Society of Hospital Medicine's SHM Converge 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, which accepted several abstracts from our HM faculty. Preview them here: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/04/08/hospitalists-converge-at-converge-2026/

Another fantastic Iowa City Darwin Day talk by Dr Aaron Scherer from @intmedatiowa.bsky.social discussing the psychological roots of vaccine confidence See him speak tomorrow too: iowacitydarwinday.org/events/

⏪ MTR Rewind - 2018 | Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the University of Iowa’s Heart and Vascular Center in the fall of 2018 to dedicate the Echo Lab to Dr. Richard E. Kerber. https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2018/11/28/dedication-of-the-dr-richard-e-kerber-echocardiography-laboratory/

Colin Kenny, PhD, has won three major awards in recent months. Kenny researches melanoma, having developed a zebra fish model to identify uveal melanoma biomarkers. Read more about his work: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/04/02/kenny-recognized-with-several-awards-for-melanoma-research/

These photos are from Compact26, where Dr. Martha Carvour received the Lynton Award. But we're here to share another announcement. Dr,. Carvour has earned a 2026 Distinguished Achievement in Publicly Engaged Research Award from OVPR. Congratulations, Dr. Carvour!

🔁 MTR Rewind, 2017. When Dr. Mingyan Cai came to Iowa for a training rotation, she left a lasting mark on the GI Division and an open invitation that UI gastroenterologist Dr. Rami El Abiad eventually took up. https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2017/12/05/gi-doctors-build-a-new-bridge-to-china/

The Humanities & Wellness Committee brings trainees together in a variety of ways. Co-chairs Aubri Larson, MD, and Patrick Vosters, MD, shared how the committee fosters well-being in our new article. https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/31/how-humanism-shapes-internal-medicine-care-community/

Joseph Dillon, MB, BCh, BAO, professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism, has received the Dr. Ernest O. Theilen Clinical Teaching and Service Award—one of the Carver College of Medicine's highest honors. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/20/dillon-wins-theilen-award/

Dr. Farnoosh Shemirani, a postdoctoral scholar in the Wahls Lab, earned a 2026 OVPR Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award. She studies how nutrition affects outcomes for people with neurological diseases like MS—and has 17 publications and major grants to show for it.

Claudia Corwin, MD, MPH, received the Alice Hamilton Award from CSOEMA for her research on migrant & seasonal farmworkers and health care service workers. Learn more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/24/corwin-receives-the-alice-hamilton-award-for-excellence-in-occupational-medicine/

MTR turns 10! In the next ten weeks, we're rewinding through a decade of Internal Medicine news. We begin in 2016 with the first launch of the "Dare to Discover" campaign and the inaugural banners featuring our own faculty and staff. https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2016/02/10/dare-to-look-up/

The Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame recently hosted an event to recognize the Lung Transplant Program's impact on patients. Thank you to everyone who makes this work happen. https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/05/lung-transplant-team-celebration-highlights-patient-impact/

The March Honor Roll is up. This month finds individuals and entire teams getting shout-outs. Thank you to the nominators and congratulations to the recognized! https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/17/internal-medicine-honor-roll-march-2026/

Happy Match Day 2026! The real National Treasure is a list of 34 outstanding physicians who will join us as interns in just a few months. Here to celebrate the discovery of that list are our Chief Residents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wCiGZYVctU

Tomorrow is the big day! Last year's Chiefs introduced us to the Order of the Stethoscope to gain access to the incoming class of 2025. https://youtu.be/BjYdP2175aM?si=k1aZ_ewK_dfhI7fi

Jinkies! For Match Day 2024, the Chief Residents found themselves at Java House as they worked to solve the Mystery of the Missing Match List. https://youtu.be/fz1NSOTBP7A

As we get closer to Match Day on Friday and the Chiefs' video announcing our new interns, let's look back at some of the previous years' videos. Here's 2023: https://youtu.be/JVvMNgJSZ2E

As a first-year in the Hematology-Oncology fellowship program, Brooke Jennings, MD has already developed two clinical trials. And now, she has another in the works. Read more about her story: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/11/learning-medicine-backwards-brooke-jennings-md/

Earlier this week, Dr. Mohamad Mokadem recognized Gastroenterology & Hepatology faculty Dr. David Elliott for 25 years of service at the VA. We are so grateful for the ways Dr. Elliott has improved patients' lives and trainees' learning through the years.

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa's only provider of Tecelra, the first FDA-approved T-cell therapy for synovial sarcoma—made possible here by Drs. Godoy Almeida and Rieth https://dailyiowan.com/2026/03/10/rare-cancer-therapy-arrives-at-uihc-iowas-only-medical-center-offering-it/

The Division of Immunology celebrated the retirement of Petar Lenert, MD, MSc, PhD last week. Thank you, Dr. Lenert, for the lives you've changed through research, patient care, and mentorship. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/10/immunology-celebrates-lenerts-legacy/

World-class heart rhythm care is closer than you think. Paari Dominic, MBBS, MPH, is treating Afib with minimally invasive procedures and developing the next generation of cardiac tools—all right here in Iowa. Read more: https://uihc.org/news/future-heart-rhythm-care-iowa

After rotating with Internal Medicine, @iowamed students get a chance to praise their instructors. These four got a shout out for their compassion, patience, and thoroughness. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/05/recognizing-teaching-excellence-12/

The Iowa Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognized David Stoltz, MD, PhD, with the chapter’s Hero of Hope Award for his advancement of CF research and continued leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Stoltz! https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/03/04/stoltz-receives-iowa-cff-hero-of-hope-award/

March 6 is Dress in Blue Day, which shows our alliance in the mission to end colorectal cancer. Our GI care teams wear blue to bring awareness and honor all affected by this disease. Learn more about diagnosing and treating cancer at Iowa. https://uihc.org/cancer/services/colorectal-cancer

Last week, the Division of Immunology hosted a social to celebrate the upcoming arrivals for three of its members — Ayesha Iftekhar, MBBS; Samira Malik, MBBS; and Lauren Bracken, PA-C. It was a nice celebration of personal milestones, which our divisions make a point of recognizing.

Last Friday, it was Thank a Resident & Fellow Day. In the afternoon “Views” post, our Chair and DEO, Upi Singh, MD, reflected on all that our trainees bring to the department. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/27/our-trainees-our-purpose/

Drs. William Thiel and Rahul Singh (@uiowacs) are teaming up to study whether a specialized molecule can prevent stent blockage — a potentially safer treatment for coronary heart disease. https://cs.uiowa.edu/news/2026/02/interdisciplinary-medicine-and-cs-research-improve-care-coronary-heart-disease

On this year's Thank a Resident & Fellow Day, Internal Medicine faculty and leadership have a few words for our trainees. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZqmkrFoQD4

Thank a Resident and Fellow Day is tomorrow! Hear what some of our amazing residents have to say about life beyond the hospital. They give back so much to Iowa City in their training while also enjoying everything it has to offer.

Congratulations, Dr. Wendy Fiordellisi, on receiving a G.E.M. Award! The Going the Extra Mile Award recognizes Iowa River Landing employees who go to great lengths to support patients, visitors, and staff. Thank you, Dr. Fiordellisi, for your commitment to exceptional patient care.

Join us in congratulating Umar Farooq, MD, for accepting the position of Director for the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/20/farooq-named-hobmt-division-director/

According to nationwide patient surveys, our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit ranks in the 93rd percentile nationally for nurse responsiveness and the 82nd percentile for patients' likelihood to recommend. https://uihc.org/news/inpatient-teams-recognized-excellence-patient-experience

13 amazing department members make up the February Honor Roll. Thank you, nominators and nominees, for making our department stronger and more lively. Read what makes each nominee stand out at Making the Rounds, linked in our bio,

Campus Compact selected Martha Carvour, MD, PhD, for their national Ernest A. Lynton Award. Recipients of this award are selected for their engagement with communities. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/17/carvour-becomes-first-faculty-member-to-win-national-campus-compact-award/

Forbes named Dr. Michael Welsh in America's Greatest Living Innovators List. Welsh ranked at #138 on the list of 250—before Mark Cuban and many other well-known innovators. https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2026/02/11/forbes-250-americas-greatest-innovators/

2025 saw us add many new faculty and APP members to the department. Meet the last dozen of the year we get to introduce. Welcome to Internal Medicine! https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/12/new-faculty-and-app-additions-2025-5/

Mohanraj Sadasivam, PhD, has received an American Lung Association Catalyst Research Award to advance a novel DLL3-targeted BiTE immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/10/sadasivam-joins-ala-team-to-investigate-lung-cancer-immunotherapy/

Our Research Seminar Series kicked off yesterday with Diana Jalal, MD, and Chad Grueter, PhD, sharing insights from their latest research. They set the tone for an exciting lineup ahead! See what's coming next: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/01/26/2026-research-seminar-series-schedule/

Smile if you 💛 our Residency Program! Residents and program faculty enjoyed a night at Field Day Brewing Co. Between fellowship matches and the end of trainee interview season, there was a lot to celebrate: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/09/residency-recognition-holiday-party-2026/

General Internal Medicine hosted an event to celebrate the career and contributions of Dr. Mark Wilson, who will retire after decades as a clinician and mentor here at UI Health Care. Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/06/celebrating-mark-wilsons-career-contributions/

In their "Respiratory Medicine" pub, Alejandro Pezzulo, MD, and medical student Ryan Gannon explore how theratyping can provide diagnostic clarity for people with suspected cystic fibrosis Read more: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/02/02/eliminating-treatment-barriers-with-theratyping/

Endocrinology brought the swag! Tumblers and yearbooks detailing their 2025 achievements were available for all. Raffles for stocked gift baskets only went to a literal select few. The IMU's International Ballroom hosted their rescheduled holiday party last weekend.

GLP-1 therapies have transformed T2D and obesity treatment. But can medical consults affect patient outcomes? Kathleen Robinson, MD, PhD, investigates this question in a recent pub: https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/01/29/robinson-investigates-how-care-models-influence-incretin-therapy-outcomes/

Cardiovascular Medicine throws holiday parties with a whole lot of heart... ;-) Division members and their loved ones met up at Bump's Restaurant for some quality fellowship (and the prime rib + brisket).

Today is National Women Physicians Day. We value telling the stories of women here at UI Health Care who have contributed so much to medicine across Iowa. And season two of Herstories will do just that. For now, check out S1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUXqsOsH3OjsIO7NeNtNC4pCwaWlGcF9I

Judy Streit, MD, has accepted the position of Director for the Division of Infectious Diseases. Thank you, Dr. Streit, for many years of leadership and service in the division and across UI Health Care. https://internalmedicineiowa.org/2026/01/29/streit-named-infectious-diseases-division-director/