In this month’s Chair’s Spotlight, we highlight Shaoguang Li, MD, PhD, a scientist and professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. Last month we sat down with Dr. Li to learn more about his work and how he is studying artificial intelligence and its applications in other specialties to develop new, cutting-edge therapies for blood cancers.

"When you’re young and you experience your friends and your relatives getting cancer…you know you want to make an impact. It makes you feel like, ‘This is the field I want to be in.’ That is the real reason why I [chose to pursue a career in cancer research]."

In this month’s Fellowship Spotlight, we highlight Hima Doppalapudi, MD, a Renal Medicine fellow. Here, Dr. Doppalapudi describes her clinical interests, why she chose UMass for her fellowship, and her favorite vacation spot and activities.  

"During my fellowship interview, I felt right at home and knew this was where I wanted to complete my training. My attendings are approachable and the environment is perfect to develop our skills with ample autonomy with sufficient supervision."

In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we highlight Joseph Daniel, DO, a second-year Internal Medicine resident on the Primary Care and Medical Education tracks. Here, Dr. Daniel describes his clinical and research interests, what makes UMass Chan a great place for residency, and his favorite spot to eat in Worcester. 

"UMass Chan is a great place to train for residency. The complexity and diversity of the patient population along with the education and mentorship available makes this residency special."

Trainees in the Internal Medicine Residency recently received their fellowship match results. Twelve of our 22 graduating Internal Medicine categorical residents elected to stay at UMass for fellowships including in Cardiovascular Medicine, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary and Critical Care, and Hematology/Oncology. 

We congratulate all the residents and wish them the very best in the next step of their training.

Internal Medicine Residency Holiday Wellness Event

Please Join Us in Celebrating Jeffrey Stoff

The Department of Medicine invites members of the UMass community to join us for a retirement celebration in honor of Jeffrey S. Stoff, MD, chief, and professor of medicine in the Division of Renal Medicine.

The celebration will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., in the Albert Sherman Cube, AS3-2119.

Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

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The Department of Medicine Grand Rounds series continued this past month with presentations from Drs. Caroline Gordon and Ritika Walia, titled "Hematology and Oncology M&M: A Case of Inadvertent Temodar Overdose," and from Dr. Fernando Martinez, titled "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Rapidly Evolving Syndrome."

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