Trans Fat restriction decreases cardiovascular events in New York State – Eric Brandt, #UCIMR Class of 2016, Yale Cardiology fellow, published in JAMA Cardiology

Posted on 04.12.2017 By

New publication by #UCIMR alumnus (Class of 2016) and current cardiology fellow at Yale, Eric Brandt in JAMA Cardiology finds that New York State populations for whom use of Trans-Fatty Acids in foods were restricted, experienced fewer cardiovascular events – stroke and MI – compared with county populations without restrictions within 3 years. FDA plans to restrict use of trans fats in foods nationwide in 2018.   See the article here

 

Welcome Class of 2020!!

Posted on 03.17.2017 By

We are thrilled to announce the newest members of #UCIMR! We can’t wait for you all to join us this summer!! See the full list here!

 

Fellowship Match 2016!

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We are incredibly proud to announce the results from the 2016 Medicine Sub-Specialty Fellowship Match.   35 PGY3s and prior graduates matched into premier fellowship programs across the country!   Allergy & Immunology Michigan UCLA Cardiology University of Chicago (2) UCLA Washington University (2) Tufts (2) Loyola Endocrinology Mayo Clinic Geriatrics University of Chicago BIDMC UCSF Gastroenterology Brigham & Women’s Hospital BIDMC University of Chicago University of Washington Mayo Clinic Vanderbilt University Hematology/Oncology Stanford University of Chicago Rush Infectious Diseases Northwestern Penn Palliative Care University of Chicago (2) Vanderbilt Pulmonary & Critical Care University of Washington University of Chicago (2) Penn Rheumatology Northwestern UCLA Sleep Medicine University of Chicago Chief Residents University of Chicago (4) MacNeal Hospital University of Chicago … Continued

 

White Sox Game!

Posted on 08.31.2016 By

Our residents had a blast at the annual program White Sox Tailgate and Game on August 23 and August 25!

 

UCIMR alumnus Paul Bergl published in JAMA

Posted on 07.27.2016 By

 July 26, 2016 – A Piece of My Mind – A Word From Our Sponsors by Paul Bergl, MD Paul Bergl (@PaulBerglMD) – UCIMR alumnus and former Chief Resident – questions unchecked, direct-to-consumer advertising for Prostate Cancer Screening by healthcare organizations. Excited to see reference to work by fellow UCIMR alum, Michael Drazer (@michaelwd), on how 2012 USPSTF recommendation against PSA-based prostate cancer screening influenced practice.

 

2016-2017 Block 4 Inpatient

Posted on 07.07.2016 By

BLOCK 4 (9/21/2016 – 10/4/2016) Medicine Inpatient Schedule Attending Resident Pager Intern Pager GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE UCMC Gens A 188-GENS       B             C         D           Dayfloat A&C       Dayfloat B&D     Transitions  A  Sub-I       B       C  Psych     CARDIOLOGY 155Cardiology A 188-HART       B         C         D         Night Float       CCU 188-RCCU     A       B     C       Day Float         Night Float     ONCOLOGY Housestaff Supportive Onc – … Continued