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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 3d

Emory BioFoundry Institute has selected its first investment, TopoDx, a startup co-founded by David Weiss, PhD! Born from a collaboration between researchers at Emory & GA Tech, TopoDx combines expertise in pathology, physics & AI to revolutionize how we fight antibiotic resistance. 🔗 bit.ly/48U3XQQ

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Kevin Rymut, Chief Resident at the Atlanta VA Medical Center!

🩺 Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
🎓️ College: University of Wisconsin- Madison; University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee School of Nursing
📍 Hometown: Milwaukee
🔗 bit.ly/25-26-dom-chiefs

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 9d

👏Congrats to Dr. Greg Martin for receiving the Emory Voice of Health Award, presented by Woodruff Health Sciences Center! He receives this honor for his exceptional commitment to advancing scientific communications and furthering the impact of Emory's health sciences both internally & externally.

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 11d

📣 FUNDING NEWS: Emory's SCORE program received a 5-year, $7.4M renewal from the National Institute on Aging! Through innovative research & impactful collaborations, Emory SCORE looks forward to continuing this work under the leadership of Drs. Cecile Lahiri and Vas Michopoulos. 🔗 bit.ly/4nv2ftV

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 13d

#DOMSpotlight: 6th Annual Emory Division of Hospital Medicine Research Day! Congrats to all of the presenters and this year's winners who showcased outstanding research and collaboration across the division.

Check out the Abstract Book ➡️ bit.ly/46VV5rB

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Emory Division of Hospital Medicine @emoryhospmed.bsky.social · 16d

Day 2 at Southern #HospitalMedicine is off to a great start! After starting the day w/ updates in acute stroke management, attendees are now hearing about vital updates in HM literature from conference director and legendary EUH hospitalist, Dr. Dan Dressler!

#WeAreEHM
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Emory Division of Hospital Medicine @emoryhospmed.bsky.social · 16d

The Southern #HospitalMedicine team was excited to see sooooo many Emory hospitalists joining us at the conference yesterday including many fantastic talks from folks like Dr. Nave, Dr. DeCaro, Dr. Hwang, and others. A great turn out!

#WeAreEHM
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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 16d

📣 DOM NEWS: We are thrilled to officially welcome Anandi N. Sheth, MD, MSc, as the new Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, effective 9/1! Dr. Sheth has been serving as interim director since March 2025, and we're excited for her continued leadership.

Full announcement ➡️ bit.ly/4mM02Jq

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 18d

📣 DOM NEWS: Congrats to Jada Bussey-Jones, MD, MACP, on her appointment as Division Director for General Internal Medicine, effective 9/1.

She succeeds long-term Division Director Ted Johnson, MD, MPH, who stepped down to pursue new opportunities within Emory.

Full announcement ➡️ bit.ly/42Kto3m

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · 20d

👋 Meet Darlington Pobee! Chief Resident at Grady Memorial Hospital.

🩺 Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
🎓️ College: University of Georgia
📍 Hometown: Takoradi, Ghana; Snellville, Georgia

Read more on Darlington ➡️ bit.ly/25-26-dom-chiefs

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

Last night, our community came together for the annual DOM Kathy Griendling Honors and Awards Celebration — an evening honoring excellence, hard work, and leadership.

Congrats to all of the award winners, promoted faculty, and clinical distinctions honorees!

View all honorees ➡️ bit.ly/4pc0y5E

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

👏 Please join us in giving a round of applause 👏 to the 28 DOM researchers who were recognized for Emory SOM's 2025 Researcher Appreciation Day! Their groundbreaking work, transformative breakthroughs & dedication to advancing science are making a lasting impact. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4gpMlye

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Sep 10

Introducing our next #ChiefSpotlight... Gabi Gundermann!

🩺Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
🎓️College: Penn State University
📍Hometown: Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Read more on Gabi: bit.ly/25-26-dom-chiefs

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

🕛️The wait is almost over! TODAY at noon, DOM's Medicine Grand Rounds returns for the 2025–2026 academic year. We're thrilled to kick things off with none other than our Chair, Carlos del Rio, MD, as our first speaker!

🗓️ Don’t forget to join us for future MGRs, happening every Tuesday at noon!

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Annie Massart @anniemassart.medsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks @jhospmedicine.bsky.social for the shoutout! It turns out that it’s not just #MedEd, but also #HospitalMedicine is better with carbs! I can’t wait to see all my @societyhospmed.bsky.social colleagues this spring in Nashville for the next round of carb-based sponsorship! 🍪❤️

Journal of Hospital Medicine @jhospmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 5

Great British Baking Show #GBBS is back this week, so we have baking on the brain! Today's video features @societyhospmed.bsky.social own @anniemassart.medsky.social and her cookies, a great intro to @emoryhospmed.bsky.social Speaker Exchange Program! Go read the article at JHM! #MoreThanAJournal

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Emory Division of Hospital Medicine @emoryhospmed.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to our Division's Education Council, which is featured in the latest edition of the Journal of Hospital Medicine! You can read more about it below!

#WeAreEHM
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Modele Ogunniyi, MD, MPH @modeldoc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Celebrating Dr. Nanette Wenger on her birthday at Grady Health is always a pleasure. Happy 95th Birthday🎉🎊 Thank you for your unwavering mentorship, guidance, sponsorship, and support. May this year bring you as much joy and fulfillment as you have given to all of us @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Sep 4

🗓️ Mark your calendars: Medicine Grand Rounds resumes starting next Tuesday, 9/9! Help us launch our 2025–2026 season with Dr. Carlos del Rio, who is celebrating one year as DOM Chair!

🎙️ P.S. Missed del Rio’s latest feature? Catch his interview on the DOM's Research Ride Podcast: bit.ly/3UXvV67

Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happy birthday, Dr. Nanette Wenger, Professor Emeritus in the Division of Cardiology! A trailblazer & champion for women's heart health, Wenger has been shaping the field of cardiology since she began her career at Emory SOM & Grady in 1958. After more than 65 years, her impact remains profound.

Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Aug 28

💡#DOMPOV: Hi! I'm Emily, a 2nd-year in the ID Fellowship Program. I'm excited to take over DOM's social media today!

Come along with me as I head into a full day of Transplant ID Consults. Get ready for an early morning with patients, micro-rounds, the Case of the Week, and some fellowship fun!

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're proud to announce that the following outstanding faculty members are joining the leadership team for the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program.

🔹 Shub Agrawal, MD: Associate Program Director
🔹 Dheepa Sekar, MD: Medical Education Distinction Lead

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mtAwZQ

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Aug 25

Introducing our final 25-26 Chief Resident in Quality & Safety at the Atlanta VA #Spotlight...Brittany Tummings!

🩺 Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
🎓 College: University of Georgia
📍 Hometown: Alpharetta, GA

Read more on Brittany ➡️ bit.ly/25-26-crqs

Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Aug 20

👋 Meet the NEW ATLANTIS cohort, a powerhouse group that is shaping the future of #KUH research. These pre- and postdoctoral trainees are joining a two-year research-intensive training program, supported by the Division of Renal Medicine, Emory, Morehouse, and Georgia Tech. 🔗 bit.ly/45O9Ddc

Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Aug 15

Aging well is a hot topic these days, and it’s clear that people are interested in not only living longer, but better. Experts, including DOM's own Camille Vaughan, weigh in on what successful aging looks like & how one of the fastest-growing populations is truly thriving with time. 🔗 bit.ly/4ooFl8h

Dinner with a Doctor: Aging Well at Any Age

What are your priorities as you age? Gardening? Traveling? Playing with the grandchildren? Aging in place? Taking action now is the best way to ensure you still have the ability to do what’s most…

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Emory University Department of Medicine @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social · Aug 13

Meet Cohort I of the RYSE Virtual Visiting Mini-Clerkship! We’re thrilled to welcome the following medical students to the #DOMFamily as they dive into 2 immersive weeks exploring Emory’s IM residency program and IM careers. 🔗 bit.ly/ryse-clerkship

🗓️ P.S. Check back in Sept. to meet Cohort II!

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