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Internal Medicine placed 96 clinicians on the list of Patient’s Choice Award recipients for their excellence in patient care in Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). Each of our outpatient divisions is represented. Recognition was based upon patient responses to five questions within the “Care Provider” section of patient surveys: Concern showed […]
The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at UI Health Care has thrived under the steady leadership of Kevin C. Doerschug, MD, MS, who has served as Medical Director for more than two decades. Now, as Doerschug transitions into a new institutional role, Desmond Barber, MD, MME, has been named the MICU’s next Medical Director. David […]
The way clinicians talk about weight can leave lasting impressions, shaping how patients view themselves and engage with healthcare. In weight management care, patients commonly report experiencing weight stigma—an issue consistently linked to higher rates of healthcare avoidance. While surveys often highlight provider communication as a primary driver, UI Healthcare Endocrinolo...
Article: Clinical progress note: Phenobarbital in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome Authors: Thad E Abrams, Matthew V Ronan Journal: J Hosp Med. 2025 Oct;20(10):1094-1098 Abstract: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a common condition experienced by hospitalized patients. Practice patterns have evolved over time to include the use of phenobarbital, a barbiturate, as...
The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to introduce some of the department’s newest members, most of whom joined us between July and October 2025 (start dates in parentheses). The group below have joined the Division of Hospital Medicine. We are happy to welcome them to the department. Ala Abdallah, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (7/1/25) […]
