University of Washington Department of Medicine
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The largest department at the University of Washington. 3500+ faculty, trainees and staff deeply dedicated to our missions of teaching, healing, discovery, and diversity.
PI Dr. David Koelle and Co-I Dr. Christine Johnston (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) have received a R21 award to support pregnant women who are at risk for transmitting the varicella zoster virus infection to their child. mednews.uw.edu/news/R21/var...
We are excited to announce our new leaders for the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Drs. Jose Garcia and Katherine Bennett. Learn more about Drs. Garcia & Bennett and this new approach to divisional leadership within the department in the latest Chair's Blog: bit.ly/4wXNzrY
In her latest Chair's Blog, Dr. Wang discusses upcoming opportunities for professional and leadership development nationally and our plans to build out more opportunities locally. Read more and find program details: mednews.uw.edu/news/chairs-...
Whether through our partnership with the VA, the stories we share in spaces like Grand Rounds, or the trusted colleagues who support us every day, our connections strengthen our community and our commitment to our shared mission. Read Dr. Wang's latest Chair's Blog: bit.ly/4wgh5Il
🔬As Dr. Wang settles into her role as Chair, she’s been working closely with DOM research leaders to understand how the department can better support faculty across the research lifecycle. Read her latest Chair's Blog: mednews.uw.edu/news/chairs-...
In her latest Chair’s Blog, Dr. Tisha Wang shares why continuing to care for patients remains an important part of her work, how those experiences shape her leadership, and the lasting impact patients have had on her throughout her career. 💐Read more: mednews.uw.edu/news/chairs-blog/week6
Congratulations to the 100+ Department of Medicine faculty and volunteer clinical faculty recognized in the July/August 2026 issue of Seattle Magazine's Top Doctors! Top doctors are nominated by their colleagues for providing exceptional patient care. View the full list: bit.ly/4vpdI1h
🎉We’re proud to celebrate 118 faculty promotions this year, which is strong reflection of the talent, dedication, and impact of our faculty. These well-earned advancements highlight the important work happening across teaching, research, clinical care, and service. See the list: bit.ly/44se2B5
During her fourth week as Department Chair, Dr. Wang focused on ambulatory care and experienced it firsthand during a visit to UW Medicine Northwest to continue her allergy care. "Ambulatory care is so incredibly important here at UW Medicine." Read her full Chair’s Blog: bit.ly/4vazBBg
Department Chair Dr. Tisha Wang shares her reflections on her second week, including meeting more members of the department, discussing her goals and priorities, and settling into life in the Pacific Northwest. 🔗Read her full message: bit.ly/44cZdCe
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Robert S. Evans Awards! This honor recognizes second-year medicine residents and graduating medical students who embody warmth, understanding, and deep concern for others. Your compassion and commitment to patients inspire us all. 👏🎉
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Tisha Wang, who started as our new Department Chair on June 1! We are excited for the expertise, leadership, and partnership she brings to our community and look forward to all that lies ahead. Read her first Chair's Message: bit.ly/3QjnZxc
Our Equity Academic Scholarship Awards recognize rising physician-scientists and support their transition from trainees to assistant professors. Congratulations to the 2026 recipients, Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick and Dr. Ronald Paranal!
Congratulations to Dr. Nina Tan, recipient of the 2026 Paul B. Beeson Award! 🎉 Dr. Tan cares for patients and teaches Internal Medicine and OB/GYN residents at UWMC Roosevelt and directs the IM Residency Program Women’s Health Pathway.
Mark your calendars! UW Pulm Professor Anne Manicone, MD will be presenting the upcoming Science in Medicine next Wednesday. “From Mice to Men: Translating murine macrophage biology to ARDS therapeutics” 📆May 27, 2026 ⏰11am 📍SLU Orin Smith Auditorium & Zoom More info & Zoom link: bit.ly/4uZaHVt
Our latest Staff Spotlight is on @uwendocrinology.bsky.social Fellowship Administrator, March Laden! March has over a decade of experience in graduate medical education and will be celebrating her 1-year anniversary with the Dept of Medicine in June. 📖 Read her full spotlight: bit.ly/4uemUWg
Congratulations to our 2026 recipient of the Fialkow Scholar Award, Dr. Daniel Yang!! 🎉 The award honors the late UW Dean of Medicine and Chair of Medicine Dr. Philip Fialkow and his wife, the late Helen Fialkow, and recognizes outstanding junior faculty. Read more: bit.ly/4wwEoi3
Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of our Chair of Medicine Scholars Awards!! ⭐Dr. Sally Baker, @uwidfellowship.bsky.social ⭐Dr. Megan Capozzi, Metabolism, Endocrinology & Nutrition ⭐Dr. Michael Grandaz, @uwnephrology.bsky.social ⭐Dr. Sarah Holton, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
🎉Congratulations to Dr. J. Richard Goss, 2026 recipient of the Alumni Service Award! This award recognizes an alum whose dedicated and determined efforts have benefited the UW School of Medicine community @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social 🔗Read more about Dr. Goss: bit.ly/3QRocYB
🎉Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Luks, this year's recipient of the Marvin Turck Outstanding Teaching Award! This award recognizes faculty who have made outstanding career contributions that have enhanced our traditions of teaching and patient care. 🔗 bit.ly/428xzpi
Dr. Petter Bjornstad, @uwendocrinology.bsky.social, Dr. Helen Chu, (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) and Dr. Andrew Stergachis (Medical Genetics) were formally inducted into the American Society for Clinical Investigation at the recent @the-asci.org meeting in Chicago. Congrats! 📖 bit.ly/48Nz7bL
Congratulations to Dr. Namrata Singh @nasingh.bsky.social who is a recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Mentoring Women Faculty Award from the University of Washington School of Medicine! @uwrheum.bsky.social mednews.uw.edu/news/singh/2...
📣Join us this Friday for our 2026 Gender Equity Grand Rounds! Dr. Julie Silver, Professor of Medicine @wakeforest.bsky.social will present "The Science of Belonging: Strategies to Enhance Community, Connection, and Culture." 📆April 3 🕐12pm 📍Virtual 🔗 medicine.uw.edu/grand-rounds
🎉Congratulations to this year's Exceptional Women in Medicine! 🌟Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women in Medicine list recognizes women who have contributed to the advancement of healthcare through clinical care, research, community service, education and/or leadership 🔗View list: bit.ly/4rQ1DAb
Happy Match Day! 🎉 Congratulations to all of the @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social students who matched today, and to those near and far joining us @uwmedicine.bsky.social. We’re so proud to be part of your journey and excited to welcome the next generation of physicians! #MatchDay #Match2026
Congratulations to the recipients of the Barbara Jung Gender Equity Champion Awards, Drs. Jennifer Ray and Tessa Steel! The awards will be presented at our Gender Equity Grand Rounds on April 3, feat. Dr. Julie Silver @wakeforest.bsky.social Learn more about the recipients: bit.ly/3P7AGKP
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Issaka, who was honored with a custom flavor by Molly Moon's in honor of Women's History Month! Her flavor, Malva Pudding Cake, is a delightful blend of sweet cream ice cream and freshly baked pieces of traditional South African malva pudding cake.🍦 ➕bit.ly/4uffmTE
Happy National Hospitalist Day! 🩺💙 Today we celebrate the incredible hospitalists who keep our hospitals running and our patients cared for every single day. Thank you for all your hard work, compassion, and leadership. #NationalHospitalistDay
🌠Our latest Staff Spotlight is on Tram Phan, Grants Manager @uwnephrology.bsky.social! Tram is celebrating a decade @uofwa.uw.edu this year, and is recognized for "going above and beyond" for her division. She's also an avid rose grower. Check out some blooms from her garden🌹 More: bit.ly/4r1Tybf
Happy #ThankAResidentDay! 🩺🥼 Today we recognize the extraordinary hard work, dedication, and heart our residents bring to our department and the community we serve. We are so grateful to work and learn alongside you. Thank you! We 💜 our residents!