Residents win first place for best abstract at the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Summit

UIC residents win first place for best abstract at the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Summit in Washington D.C. This intervention is part of a larger initiative at JBVA to reduce the hospital-wide 30-day readmission rate by targeting heart failure re-admissions. Congratulations! Abstract Title: Improving Sodium-Glucose Cotransport-2 Inhibitor Utilization for Veterans Admitted with Acute Decompensated [...]

By |2023-02-23T15:35:09-06:00February 23rd, 2023|Department of Medicine, DOM Cardiology News|0 Comments

Celebrating Black History Month

The Department of Medicine Inclusion Council Celebrates Black History Month. We join the country in celebrating the achievements by African Americans and the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. In the spirit of honoring African American culture and accomplishments, DOMIC highlights Black individuals in the healthcare field throughout the month of February, celebrating [...]

By |2023-02-24T13:01:08-06:00February 20th, 2023|Department of Medicine|0 Comments

ED Screening Program Identifies Undiagnosed Diabetes Cases

An ED screening program identified patients with undiagnosed prediabetes and type 2 diabetes or undermanaged disease, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities and patients with low income, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. Kirstie K. Danielson, PhD “Regarding type 2 diabetes, a few studies have conducted short-term screening of all ED patients,” Kirstie [...]

Top Box Docs: FY23,Q1

    The following physicians achieved 100% Top Box Scores from our Division. Recommend this Provider Office, Rate the Provider (0-10), And Physician Communication Quality Andrea Pappalardo, MD Christie Brillante, MD Dustin Fraidenburg, MD Jeffrey Jacobson, MD Kevin L. Kovitz, MD MBA Min Joo, MD MPH Stephanie LaBedz, MD Steven Dudek, MD

FELLOWSHIP MATCH 2022

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Dr. Jacob Eccles         Residency: University of Illinois Chicago Physician-Scientist Development Program Dr. Quinn Hosler       Residency: The Ohio State University Dr. Tishena Lloyd      Residency: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston Dr. Mandeep Sidhu   Residency: Texas Tech University at Permain Basin; Fellowship; University of Illinois Chicago - Geriatrics Sleep Medicine Dr. [...]

Search for Head of the Department of Medicine

The University of Illinois College of Medicine has begun a national search for the Head of the Department of Medicine.  Our goal is to recruit a nationally recognized academic leader who can help lead the Department of Medicine to the next level in clinical care, research, and education and increase its national visibility and stature.  [...]

By |2023-02-09T14:58:37-06:00February 6th, 2023|Department of Medicine|0 Comments
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