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Inside General Internal Medicine
October 2024
News & insights from across the Division of General Internal Medicine - share your latest research and faculty/staff updates with proudtobegim@med.cornell.edu.
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Commendation for Exemplary Service to the Medicine Clerkship | |
Mentorship is a key component of academic medicine. We extend our gratitude to Drs. Ezra Gabbay, Elaine Gee, William Levine, and Charlton Tsai for recently receiving the Commendation for Exemplary Service to the Medicine Clerkship. Through their passionate involvement in OSCEs, tutor groups, and lectures, they transform the clerkship into a profoundly impactful journey. We take great pride in recognizing their outstanding contributions with this honor. | | |
Dr. Margaret (Molly) McNairy Named NAM Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine | | |
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Dr. Margaret (Molly) McNairy, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been selected as an Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine (ELHM) Scholar by the National Academy of Medicine.
Launched in 2016, the ELHM program annually selects early- and mid-career professionals who have demonstrated leadership and professional achievement in biomedical science, population health, health care and related fields. Scholars serve a three-year term and benefit from mentorship, collaboration and innovation opportunities with their class, as well as with NAM members and leaders across various fields.
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Dr. Margaret "Molly" McNairy | |
Lower Manhattan Hospital Launch: Housing Navigation Consultation Program | | |
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Lower Manhattan Hospital, in collaboration with NYP's Community and Population Health division, has launched a Housing Navigation Consultation program. A specialized housing social worker will assist unhoused patients in achieving their housing goals and accessing resources upon admission. Dr. Amanda Ramsdell is the MD champion for this initiative.
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Drs. Andrea Card & Kimberly Bloom-Feshbach Awarded Grant for Serious Illness Communication Curriculum | |
Drs. Andrea Card and Kimberly Bloom-Feshbach | |
Dr. Bryan Leppert Joins CDIM Program Planning Committee | |
Dr. David Scales, One of The 3 GIM Faculty Honored with 2024 Faculty Awards | |
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Dr. Cecilia Nicol, MD – Medicine/General Internal Medicine
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Project: Using Point-of-Care HA1c Measurements to Improve Diabetes Control Among Black and Hispanic Patients at WCIMA.
Dr. Stephanie Sirna, MD – Medicine/General Internal Medicine & Bryan Keane, RN – NYP- Department of Nursing
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Project: Rapid Response Team: A Standardized Approach.
Dr. Maeve Ward, MD – Medicine/General Internal Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
- Project: Improving Utilization of Medication-Assisted Therapy for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder on the Hospital Medicine Service Using New Opioid Withdrawal Guidelines.
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Drs. Cecilia Nicol, Stephanie Sirna, and Maeve Ward | |
Patient Activated Learning System (PALS) - Communication Course | |
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For the second year, the PALS is partnering with the Public Health Communication Course (VTPEH 6184) for Fall 2024. Four Cornell MPH students are collaborating with GIM physician-scientists to create health education articles on Diabetes. This includes reviewing literature, synthesizing articles for healthcare professionals, and developing patient-facing materials at a 6th-grade reading level, complete with visuals, soundbites, and assessment questions.
To learn more or join the PALS effort, please contact Elizabeth Baquero.
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Expansion of the Weill Cornell Health Equity Research Internship | |
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The Weill Cornell Health Equity Research internship offers CUNY Hunter College undergraduate and graduate students exposure to career opportunities in General Internal Medicine and academic medicine. Launched in January 2024 with three students, the program has now expanded to include four students this fall, each paired with a faculty mentor focused on health equity. Thank you to the faculty mentors, Drs. Monika Safford, Laura Pinheiro, and Erica Phillips.
To learn more, please contact Grace Figuereo.
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Qualitative Research Basics Course by Dr. Sarah Young | |
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Dr. Sarah Young has leveraged her expertise in qualitative research and created a 6-week course designed for GIM research faculty and staff!
With the course fully enrolled, Dr. Young is excited to bring a comprehensive curriculum covering qualitative methods, innovative data collection techniques, software-driven data analysis, and effective strategies for disseminating research findings. This dynamic program not only fosters knowledge but also encourages collaboration and practical application in the field of qualitative research.
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Dr. Amanda Ramsdell Takes the Lead in Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Overdose to Action Initiative | |
New WCM Medical Student Health Equity Elective | |
A new four-week hybrid course (MEDC 8187) is available to students focused on addressing health disparities and improving access to health information through the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS). Students will review peer-reviewed literature, learn to communicate complex medical information at a 6th-grade reading level, and apply educational theories to enhance patient education and promote health equity. They will also survey clinic patients for feedback on health articles and revise them based on Qualtrics data. Dr. Monika Safford is the faculty sponsor. For more information, please email Elizabeth Baquero. | |
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Spread the word! Introduction to HM-POCUS Course specifically useful for attendings, residents, and mid-level providers (PAs, NPs) – Course dates from February 3rd – 7th, 2025.
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Save the date! 8th Annual Primary Care & Hospital Medicine Innovation Symposium on April 24, 2025, at Belfer Research Building, 3rd floor, from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
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Dr. Lisa Kern has received funding from the National Institute of Aging for a project titled "Understanding Ambulatory Care Utilization in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ACUA)" in the amount of $4.1 million.
Dr. Parag Goyal has received funding from the National Institute of Aging for a project titled "Post-Acute Care Medication Use and Functional Recovery in Heart Failure" in the amount of $3.17 million.
Drs. Monika Safford and Ro-Jay Reid have received funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for a research supplement to Dr. Safford’s R01 to support Dr. Reid’s early career development for a project titled "Reasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke-Myocardial Infarction-4 (REGARDS-MI-4)" in the amount of $241,538.
Dr. Ro-Jay Reid has received three grants:
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He has received funding from Downstate Health Sciences University and the Primary Care Innovations Program for a project titled "Painful Disparities: Unveiling the Impact of Social Factors on Chronic Pain and Cardiovascular Health" in the amount of $100,000.
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He has also received internal funding from MasterCard Research Assistance for Primary Patients (RAPP) in the amount of $100,000.
Dr. Erica Philips has received an administrative diversity supplement from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on her previously funded project titled "Reducing Obesity Using Social Ties (ROBUST) in the amount of $161,758. The diversity supplement will support graduate student Anika Lewis.
Dr. Arnab Ghosh has received internal funding from MasterCard Research Assistance for Primary Patients (RAPP) in the amount of $50,000.
Dr. Alice Tang has received funding from the Institute for Primary Care Innovations for a project titled "Developing Faculty Champions for Growth Mindset & Deliberate Practice" in the amount of $25,000.
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Explore the latest publications from our GIM faculty! Discover their exciting contributions to the field and stay informed about their impactful research! | | | | |
