What is your professional background? I received my medical degree from the Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina in 1983. I was trained in internal medicine and rheumatology in the Hospital Nacional de Clínicas, Universidad Nacional…
The J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program recently hosted the annual Chiefs’ Roast and Toast to honor (and roast) the 2019-2020 outgoing chief residents, Caitlin Anderson, John Haydek, Babusai Rapaka, Danica Rockney, Akanksha Vaidya,…
What is your professional background? I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Zoology from the University of Nairobi (Kenya), Master of Science (MSc.) degree in Biology from the Laurentian University (Ontario, Canada)…
What is your professional background? I began my career post-residency as the tuberculosis (TB) physician for the (then) Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness. While there, I got involved in clinical trials of TB…
As the public continues to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, feelings of isolation and loneliness are increasing, especially among the elderly population. Unable to see their family members in-person due to visitor restrictions,…
As COVID-19 vaccine research continues in the United States, Emory University remains at the forefront of random clinical trials. One of the investigators leading this groundbreaking research is Nadine Rouphael, MD, associate professor of medicine…
The Atlanta Business Chronicle has selected Colleen Kraft, MD, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, as a Health Care Heroes 2020 winner in the physician category. Kraft is recognized for her work in…
Khaalisha Ajala, MD, MBA, assistant professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine, and Kimberly Manning, MD, associate professor in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics, have been selected as winners of the 2020 Society…
What is your professional background? I received my BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa in 2007, my MS in Bioinformatics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009, and my PhD in…
Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, has been selected as the new director for the Distinction in Medical Education for the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program. First…