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Hematology T32 hosted its first mini-symposium in a few years! As part of the NIH-funded T23 grant for hematology research, the Division of Hematology & Oncology hosted the event, where trainees presented their work.
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The 2026 Iowa Cardiovascular Summit ✅
This year explored the latest in the field through real case studies and a hands-on heart dissection sponsored by Boston Science. Thank you to the organizers for another great year.
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Congratulations to all the medical students who shared their research at the Carver College of Medicine Student Medical Research Conference. Learn more about the award recipients mentored by our faculty:on MTR, linked in our bio.
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We are proud to celebrate two alumni named among the 2027 Laureate Award recipients of the Endocrine Society, the largest professional organization of endocrinologists in the United States.
Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan (BS Basic Medical Sciences ’79, MD ’83), Professor of Medicine at AUB, received the Outstanding Mentor Award, while Amal Shibli-Rahhal (BS Chemistry ’96, MD ’00), Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa, received the Outstanding Educator Award.
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Had a great time presenting some of our work at the @IntMedatIowa Research Day. Grateful to win Best Poster by a Resident or Fellow! Big thanks to my project mentor Dr. Fortis as well as Dr. Gerke and Dr. Comellas for organizing such a successful showcase!
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Thank you to all the organizers, presenters, and attendees who made Progress 2026 a success! It was a great two days of multidisciplinary learning and discussion. Until next year!
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A few of our residents joined other residency teams from across the state to compete in Doctor's Dilemma during Iowa's American College of Physicians' chapter meeting! Learn more about the Progress conference on MTR, linked in our bio.
Congratulations to Kirsten Fiestan, MD, on her win at the statewide ACP Clinical Vignette Competition! Fiestan's victory brings an opportunity to compete on the national stage at the next ACP annual meeting in Los Angeles in April 2027.
This year's Iowa Liver Wellness Symposium, "Cirrhosis Care in Motion: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Management," took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel as part of the University of Iowa’s Liver Wellness Project.
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Congratulations to Amal Shibli-Rahhal, MD, MSc, MME, on receiving the Endocrine Society’s 2027 Outstanding Educator Award!
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Our Cardiovascular Medicine division celebrated the arrival of its new fellowship classes at Terry Trueblood Park on Sunday!
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Congratulations to Colleen A. Campbell, PhD, MS, LGC, who was elected to the @GeneticsSociety Board of Directors. Dr. Campbell works to expand access to genomic and precision medicine through innovative care delivery, health policy, and rural and population health initiatives.
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A new study from Sanjana Dayal, MBBS, PhD, and medical student Akash Pradeep found that adults with Long COVID face increased risks for cardiovascular, kidney, and lung complications long after their initial infection.
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Our residency program welcomed program alum and former faculty member Kevin Dellsperger, MD, PhD, during last week's noon conference.
Dellsperger had such valuable advice to share with our residents, and we are so grateful for his return!
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Congratulations to our September Honor Roll! These 11 team members have been recognized by their colleagues for going above and beyond. Read each shoutout on MTR, linked in our bio.
Congratulations to Nathan Steimel, an M2 at Carver College of Medicine, for winning the John Stokes Award for Research in Internal Medicine at last week’s Medical Student Research Conference! Steimel's research mentors were Drs. Milhem ( @MelanomaIowa ) and Jennings.
