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Message from the ChairDear colleagues and friends,As we wrap up the final DOM Insider for 2024, it’s a good time to reflect on what a productive and rewarding year this has been for the Department of Medicine. The first half of the year we welcomed new faculty, fellows and residents to the Department. We also moved our […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025) serves as a reminder to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by engaging in acts of service and promoting inclusivity within our communities. It is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to come together, reflect on the progress made, and strive for a more […]

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional festival in China. It marks the beginning of the new year on the traditional lunar calendar and usually falls between January 21 and February 20. The history of Chinese New Year dates back over 4,000 years, rooted […]

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. January marks Blood Donor Awareness Month, a time to recognize the life-saving impact of blood donors and raise awareness about the constant need for blood and platelet donations.  Donating blood is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to help those in need. Whether it’s […]

The Patient Experience Team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital gathers feedback from patients after their discharge about their time at the hospital. In November 2024, three hospitalists were mentioned by patients, citing their exemplary care. Dr. Jaspur Coleman’s patient expressed, “The doctors who cared for me were outstanding- Dr. Coleman, Dr. Vorster, and Dr. Zenger. They were […]

Each year, many physicians wait in anticipation for ‘Match Day,’ when they find out if they matched into the fellowship programs they applied to. Congratulations to six hospitalists who matched into fellowship programs this year! Marwa Ahmed, MD, matched into Rheumatology at Saint Louis University. Dr. Ahmed joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in July […]

Congratulations to Martin Kerrigan, MD, on his promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Medicine, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Kerrigan serves as Co-Director of the Internal Medicine Service in the Division of Hospital Medicine, as well as the Internal Medicine Associate Clerkship Director for the School of Medicine. His clinical interests include medical […]

Carol Faulk, MD, and Ian Ross, MD, are Medicine ACR Co-Directors, along with Scott Ragsdale, Medicine ACR Coordinator. Randy Laine, MD, assists with teaching and assessing students who are rotating on the medicine ACR. On December 9, 2024, Randy Laine, MD, was awarded with the “Golden Global” award. This award is in recognition of his […]

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week takes place from December 1-7 each year, spotlighting the nearly 3 million Americans living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These chronic, lifelong conditions cause inflammation in the digestive tract, leading to symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, […]

Kwanzaa is a secular festival observed from December 26th through January 1st as part of a celebration of African American cultural heritage and traditional values. Historical background and significance The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza” or first fruits, referring to First fruits or Harvest festivals that are found throughout Africa. […]