Dear colleagues,

I am thrilled to introduce the newly revamped Inside Medicine newsletter. With an updated, visually engaging template, we’ve designed this edition to provide a streamlined, impactful overview of our Department’s progress, achievements, and upcoming initiatives. This fresh approach reflects our commitment to keeping you well-informed on the critical work happening across our programs while making the reading experience more enjoyable and accessible.

This Fall 2024 issue covers several exciting areas, such as recent breakthroughs in personalized medicine, which are reshaping treatment protocols and driving better outcomes for our patients. We’re also spotlighting interdisciplinary projects that demonstrate the incredible synergy among our teams and the remarkable strides we’re making in clinical research. From disease prevention studies to innovative treatments across various specialties, each section underscores the Department of Medicine's forward-thinking approach to healthcare challenges.

We also highlight the accomplishments of our faculty and staff, whose dedication to excellence continually elevates our standards and inspires our entire community. This quarter, we recognize several of our team members who have received prestigious awards and grants, fueling both personal and departmental growth. Our training programs for residents and fellows continue to be enriched by these outstanding mentors, preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in this ever-evolving field.

In response to your feedback, Inside Medicine will now transition from a monthly to a quarterly publication. By adopting this quarterly schedule, we aim to reduce email volume while ensuring each newsletter is a robust, well-curated collection of the most relevant and meaningful updates. We believe this adjustment will allow us to share more comprehensive stories with a focus on quality over frequency.

Thank you for your continued passion, commitment, and contributions to our department’s mission. We are excited to bring you these enhanced updates on a quarterly basis and look forward to all that we’ll accomplish together in the months ahead.

Warm regards, - Monica Kraft, MD