https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-rss/?title=Collaborative%20Excellence%20News&orgId=121056 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Office for CE in Medicine en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:58:20 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/fellow-focus-in-four-ibolya-csecs-cardiovascular-medicine/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/fellow-focus-in-four-ibolya-csecs-cardiovascular-medicine/ Meet Ibolya Csecs, MD, clinical fellow (cardiovascular medicine), who aims to use advanced cardiovascular imaging to detect disease earlier and better predict patient risk. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/match-day-2026-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-announces-new-residents/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/match-day-2026-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-announces-new-residents/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine announces its newest incoming class of residents for Match Day 2026. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/kaminski-to-step-down-as-yale-pccsm-section-chief/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/kaminski-to-step-down-as-yale-pccsm-section-chief/ When Naftali Kaminski, MD, was recruited to Yale in 2013 as section chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Yale-PCCSM) he planned to lead it for 10 years. Now, coming up on his thirteenth year, he is stepping down at the end of June 2026. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-and-appointments-august-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-department-of-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-and-appointments-august-2025/ Congratulations to the Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members, who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/internal-medicine-promotions-appointments-may-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/internal-medicine-promotions-appointments-may-2025/ Congratulations to the Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/meet-cayetana-navarro-program-manager-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/meet-cayetana-navarro-program-manager-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Meet Cayetana Navarro, MBA, PMP, recipient of a Working Women’s Network Recognition Award, who enjoys finding new ways to address challenges. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yales-post-ash-review-highlights-from-the-2024-american-society-of-hematology-annual-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yales-post-ash-review-highlights-from-the-2024-american-society-of-hematology-annual-meeting/ On March 28, 2025, members of the Hematology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital gathered at Anthony’s Oceanview in New Haven, CT, to share information presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in December 2024. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/match-day-2025-welcome-residents-to-yale-internal-medicine/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/match-day-2025-welcome-residents-to-yale-internal-medicine/ The Department of Internal Medicine announces its newest incoming class of residents for Match Day 2025. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-appointments-march-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-appointments-march-2025/ Congratulations to the following Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, racial outcome disparities emerged. In the first year, for example, Black and Hispanic patients were far likelier to die than white patients were. Yet a bright spot occurred at Yale. Not only was the mortality rate throughout Yale New Haven Health in the pandemic’s first two years lower than the national average, but also no race-based survival differences occurred among discharged patients. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:05:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-basile-njei-md-mph-phd/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-basile-njei-md-mph-phd/ Introducing Basile Njei, MD, MPH, PhD, of the Section of Digestive Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2024-09-19/ct-ynhh-hospitals-covid-mortality-rate https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2024-09-19/ct-ynhh-hospitals-covid-mortality-rate A review of records shows Yale New Haven Hospital’s mortality rate was 34% lower than the national average during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also notable is that the mortality rate was the same across all racial and ethnic groups — which doctors said was not typical for most hospital systems. Dr. Benjamin Mba, the vice chair of DEI in the Yale Department of Internal Medicine, credits a health equity plan that was adopted early on. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/gallegos-akintoye-new-leaders-of-yales-advanced-cardiac-imaging-fellowship-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/gallegos-akintoye-new-leaders-of-yales-advanced-cardiac-imaging-fellowship-program/ Cesia Gallegos, MD, MHS, assistant professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine), was recently appointed program director of the Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship. Emmanuel Akintoye, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine), was appointed associate director of the program. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeaT0jAUfwU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeaT0jAUfwU Health experts from across the country are meeting at Yale School of Medicine to outline successful strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx3sdvs8pEk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx3sdvs8pEk Medical professionals with the Yale School of Medicine held a summit Wednesday on health equity and the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/covid-19-pandemic-b56a0335fbdb3d579558a88aaacda57a https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/covid-19-pandemic-b56a0335fbdb3d579558a88aaacda57a At a summit on September 18, 2024, leaders from across Yale School of Medicine will present strategies for improving health equity that they developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/new-haven-voices-2024/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/new-haven-voices-2024/ ”One way to change your life is to change someone else’s.” This is the advice of Roosevelt Watkins, who provides peer outreach for people experiencing substance use and homelessness. Watkins spoke as part of New Haven Voices, the third annual panel discussion spotlighting the perspectives of leaders in the local community. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:20:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-internal-medicine-reflects-past-10-years-new-report/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-internal-medicine-reflects-past-10-years-new-report/ The report showcases our significant progress in fulfilling our broad mission and within our 11 specialties. It highlights our dedication to reducing human suffering through pioneering research, educating future leaders in medicine, providing outstanding and equitable care, and nurturing our staff. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2821535 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2821535 "Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have in the past decade become commonplace at universities and academic health institutions. Academic institutions aim to be part of the world around them and to elevate the ideas that ennoble us through excellence in scholarship and teaching. This reflects their unique potential to bring together a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and identities and to create in their spaces the potential for discussion and debate that informs how we as a society think and act." Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/faculty-trainees-teaching-awards-primary-care-residency/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/faculty-trainees-teaching-awards-primary-care-residency/ On June 3, Yale held a graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of graduating interns and residents in the Primary Care Residency Program. During the ceremony, residents, trainees, and faculty members also received awards for their outstanding teaching skills. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/resident-roundup-rema-elmostafa/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/resident-roundup-rema-elmostafa/ Meet Rema Elmostafa, MD, from Akka, Palestine. She attended Mercer University School of Medicine and is a PGY-2 in the Primary Care Residency Program in the Department of Internal Medicine. Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/american-society-of-hematology-selects-jennifer-afranie-sakyi-md-to-receive-the-2024-ash-minority-hematology-fellow-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/american-society-of-hematology-selects-jennifer-afranie-sakyi-md-to-receive-the-2024-ash-minority-hematology-fellow-award/ Yale Cancer Center is pleased to announce that Jennifer Afranie-Sakyi, MD, has been selected by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) to participate as one of nine outstanding fellows in the 2024 ASH Minority Hematology Fellow Award (MHFA). This award encourages early-career researchers from historically underrepresented groups in the United States and Canada to pursue career in academic hematology. Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/filling-a-gap-in-training-medical-students-to-care-for-transgender-and-gender-diverse-patients/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/filling-a-gap-in-training-medical-students-to-care-for-transgender-and-gender-diverse-patients/ A small group of Yale medical and public health students collaborated with faculty mentors to develop a clinical skills-based simulation session on caring for transgender and gender-diverse patients, in which MD students will participate during their clinical year. Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/anderson-capasso-win-service-excellence-awards/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/anderson-capasso-win-service-excellence-awards/ Amy Anderson, communications officer, and Renee Capasso, research assistant, were selected for the Department of Internal Medicine Service Excellence Award. Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/internal-medicine-staff-service-anniversaries-2024/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/internal-medicine-staff-service-anniversaries-2024/ On May 7, 48 staff members from the Department of Internal Medicine were recognized for service anniversaries. Tue, 07 May 2024 20:00:00 Z https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-benjamin-mba-vice-chair-for-diversity-equity-and/id1452376188?i=1000654476855 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-benjamin-mba-vice-chair-for-diversity-equity-and/id1452376188?i=1000654476855 Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare with Dr. Benjamin Mba, Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Mba shares insights into challenges facing minority physicians, his experience with Yancy Forums, and his vision for the future of healthcare. Tune in for valuable perspectives on fostering inclusivity in medical practice. Fri, 03 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.spreaker.com/episode/empathy-and-humanity--59472526 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/empathy-and-humanity--59472526 Do you have a good understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Belonging? Dr. McKinley is joined by guest, Dr. Ben Mba, an academic physician leader charged with shepherding a large scale DEI initiative in a healthcare setting. This podcast is an honest discussion addressing the truth about how we treat each other. Some say life isn’t fair, some say we get what we earn or deserve, and others hope for a more civil and mutually respectful world. Listen in to this conversation to stir your own thoughts on the DEI B movement. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-research-2024-american-college-cardiology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-research-2024-american-college-cardiology/ Yale faculty and trainees will present clinical research at the upcoming American College of Cardiology Scientific Meeting. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/announcing-2024-new-residents-internal-medicine-primary-care-residency-program/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/announcing-2024-new-residents-internal-medicine-primary-care-residency-program/ Announcing the new 2024 residents in Yale Internal Medicine's Primary Care Residency Program. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/future-residents-yale-school-of-medicine-yale-new-haven-hospital/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/future-residents-yale-school-of-medicine-yale-new-haven-hospital/ Darin Latimore, MD, was one of the seven Yale School of Medicine (YSM), Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS), and Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) leaders who spoke to the 200 participants and 107 visiting students from around the country at the YSM and YNHH Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce Dinner on February 8, 2024. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/fostering-equity-and-inclusion-in-infectious-diseases-at-yale/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/fostering-equity-and-inclusion-in-infectious-diseases-at-yale/ The Infectious Disease Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee (ID2EA) was formed in March 2020 as a joint effort by faculty from the Yale Section of Infectious Diseases, the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, and faculty in Yale School of Medicine’s Section of the History of Medicine. ID2EA aims to take a multi-pronged approach towards incorporating a focus on equity and antiracism into the education and professional development initiatives within the Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Infectious Diseases. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/huot-receives-dei-award-from-connecticut-acp/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/huot-receives-dei-award-from-connecticut-acp/ Stephen Huot, MD, PhD, honored by Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/dr-deborah-dyett-desir-president-american-college-of-rheumatology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/dr-deborah-dyett-desir-president-american-college-of-rheumatology/ Deborah Dyett Desir, MD, was inducted president of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) during its annual meeting on November 14, 2023. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-niiaddy/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-niiaddy/ Introducing Nii Addy, PhD, of the Department of Cellular Molecular Physiology and Department of Psychiatry. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/dr-jorge-moreno-trailblazer-latino-alumni-columbia/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/dr-jorge-moreno-trailblazer-latino-alumni-columbia/ On October 13, 2023, the Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University (LAACU) honored Jorge Moreno, MD, assistant professor of medicine (general internal medicine), with the Emerging Trailblazer Award at their annual gala during Latinx Heritage Month. The award recognizes “selfless individuals for their achievements and positive influence on the Latinx community.” Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-johanna-elumn/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-johanna-elumn/ Introducing Johanna Elumn, MSW, PhD, of the Section of General Internal Medicine. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/04/yale-new-haven-health-addresses-burnout-of-health-care-professionals-through-peer-to-peer-forums/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/04/yale-new-haven-health-addresses-burnout-of-health-care-professionals-through-peer-to-peer-forums/ Yale New Haven Health is working with Yancy Forums to enhance connection among health care workers. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-cayetana-navarro-mba/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-cayetana-navarro-mba/ Introducing Cayetana Navarro, MBA, of the Office for Collaborative Excellence in Internal Medicine (ODEIM). Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/08/17/emergency-rooms-marginalized-patients-more-likely-be-skipped-line https://news.yale.edu/2023/08/17/emergency-rooms-marginalized-patients-more-likely-be-skipped-line New Yale research finds nearly 30% of emergency department patients are jumped in line, and marginalized groups bear the brunt. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-08-15/youtube-begins-removing-videos-promoting-cancer-misinformation-yale-oncologist-weighs-in https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-08-15/youtube-begins-removing-videos-promoting-cancer-misinformation-yale-oncologist-weighs-in Starting today, YouTube will remove medical misinformation surrounding cancer treatment, Dr. Garth Graham, head of YouTube Health, said in a blog post. Graham said “content that promotes unproven treatments in place of approved care or as a guaranteed cure, and treatments that have been specifically deemed harmful by health authorities,” would be removed. For example, videos claiming “garlic cures cancer,” or “take vitamin C instead of radiation therapy.” Misinformation can deeply prey "on the hope of our patients who have cancer," said Dr. Pamela Kunz, a professor and oncologist at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. The move is welcome, Kunz said, but it’s a challenging one. “I think that it may be tricky to figure out how to implement that,” Kunz said. “To have that be a stated goal is really important.” Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/improving-infection-screening-in-patients-with-autoimmune-rheumatic-diseases-starting-biologics/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/improving-infection-screening-in-patients-with-autoimmune-rheumatic-diseases-starting-biologics/ In a new study, researchers developed an automated computerized decision-making tool to increase the screening of patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases starting immunosuppressive medications. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-pamela-kunz-md/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-pamela-kunz-md/ Introducing Pamela Kunz, MD, of the Section of Medical Oncology. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/07/31/black-md-phd-students-experience-higher-rates-attrition-peers https://news.yale.edu/2023/07/31/black-md-phd-students-experience-higher-rates-attrition-peers A new study finds MD-PhD program attrition is highest among Black students, which has impacts on the diversity and innovation of biomedicine. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/are-there-sex-differences-in-cancer/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/are-there-sex-differences-in-cancer/ Dr. Pamela Kunz is exploring sex and gender differences in a type of gastrointestinal cancer and in the adverse effects from cancer treatments. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-benjamin-mba-mbbs/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-benjamin-mba-mbbs/ Introducing Benjamin Mba, MBBS, of the Section of General Internal Medicine. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/peripheral-artery-disease-risk-factors-are-higher-in-underrepresented-groups/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/peripheral-artery-disease-risk-factors-are-higher-in-underrepresented-groups/ The risk is increased because health variables and socioeconomic differences make receiving medical attention or even preventive care harder for these communities. Such situations as a lack of health insurance and delays in seeking primary care can contribute to the development of the disease and its serious complications. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/death-rates-among-black-people-in-the-u-s-are-rising-after-falling/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/death-rates-among-black-people-in-the-u-s-are-rising-after-falling/ Eighty-two million years—that’s how much lifetime the U.S.’s Black population lost because of premature deaths between 1999 and 2020, a new study shows. The numbers are an alarming reminder of concerning gaps in health care—and they are not entirely surprising, according to experts on racial health disparity. The study’s authors say their findings should be a “call to action” for policymakers. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-carolina-price-mpa/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/voices-carolina-price-mpa/ Introducing Carolina Price, MPA, of the Section of Infectious Diseases. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-study-documents-staggering-toll-of-health-disparities-for-black-americans/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/news-article/yale-study-documents-staggering-toll-of-health-disparities-for-black-americans/ A new study reveals a staggering disparity in life expectancy between Black Americans and their white counterparts between 1999 and 2020. Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/undocumented-immigrants-economy-18096377.php?sid=5476b23a3b35d0d7548e715c&ss=A&st_rid=d3542e52-adce-4d1b-ba52-61eea3fac269&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=headlines&utm_campaign=sfc_morningfix https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/undocumented-immigrants-economy-18096377.php?sid=5476b23a3b35d0d7548e715c&ss=A&st_rid=d3542e52-adce-4d1b-ba52-61eea3fac269&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=headlines&utm_campaign=sfc_morningfix "Because I was given a path and opportunities, I have spent my career helping others in this country. Immigrants can make a difference and meaningfully contribute to our society if only given a chance — a pathway forward." Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 Z