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Beeler named Featured Educator by IDSA

The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Medical Education Community of Practice has recognized Cole Beeler, MD, as a Featured Educator for spring 2025. Beeler is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Medicine.

Cynthia Wei, MD

Featured Fellow: Cynthia Wei, MD

For Dr. Cynthia Wei, IU's fellowship program in Hematology/Oncology offers an "unparalleled" training experience.

Hannah Calkins
Sylk Sotto with American and Puerto Rican flags in background

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Puerto Rican faculty member advocates inclusion in academic medicine

Sylk Sotto, EdD, MPS, MBA, an administrator-practitioner-scholar the Department of Medicine, draws resilience from her Puerto Rican roots as she advocates for equity and inclusion

Laura Gates
Stylized painted image of the Puerto Rican flag with the words PUERTO RICO on the bottom center.

"I’d be Puerto Rican even if I was born on the moon"

A reflection by Dr. Sylk Sotto in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.

Sylk M. Sotto, EdD, MPS, MBA
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Combatting Health Disparities with PRIME Grants

The Department of Medicine is well-represented among this year's awardees. Learn more about their projects.

Hannah Calkins
Lana Dbeibo

Dr. Lana Dbeibo Takes on New Leadership Role in the Chair's Office

Dr. Dbeibo has been named Interim Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs - Quality, Safety, and Population Health.

Hannah Calkins
Side-by-side headshots of Dr. Lauren Nephew, left, and Dr. Ashley Gilmore, right.

New Health Equity Leaders in the Department of Medicine

In their new roles, Nephew and Gilmore will contribute to departmental efforts to advance equity in healthcare for all patients and communities served by IU

Hannah Calkins

In the Summer Writing Accountability Group, Faculty Smash Goals and Set Habits

Participants in the Department of Medicine's WAG often meet or exceed their writing goals--and enjoy group camaraderie along the way.

Hannah Calkins
Aaron Ermel, MD

Early Career Spotlight: Aaron Ermel, MD

For the past eight years, Dr. Aaron Ermel has been a PI for a successful program to strengthen research on HPV-associated cancers in low- and

Hannah Calkins
Group of women faculty and trainees pose together at the restaurant.

WIMS Open Forum with Trainees "A Resounding Success"

The Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) group invited trainees to socialize, share experiences, and network.

Hannah Calkins
Side-by-side headshots of Dr. Francesca Duncan, left, and Dr. Cindy Brown, right.

New Co-Chairs Will Help Lead Department Groups

Dr. Francesca Duncan and Dr. Cynthia Brown will assist in leading two important Department of Medicine faculty groups. 

Hannah Calkins