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| 4/3/26 |
| Letter from the Chair |
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These past few weeks have offered new beginnings and celebrations for physicians.
Medical students at Match Day ceremonies across the country eagerly tore open envelopes to learn where they will spend the next several years in residency training. You could feel a palpable sense of nervous excitement in the Class of ’62 Auditorium as the clock ticked down to noon at our own celebration.
Of the thousands of graduating medical students vying for residency spots nationwide, 38 will join our Internal Medicine and Med-Peds residency programs in June. Our incoming residents hail from 23 different schools, with the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry Class of 2026 supplying the largest number of trainees. Check out the full roster of incoming residents, including those in Adult Neurology who spend the bulk of their first year in Medicine.
Fast-forward a decade (or more), we also celebrated National Physicians Week and National Doctors’ Day to recognize our practicing physicians for the outstanding patient care they provide every day. Thank you all for your unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of our community. You make a difference every day.
Best,
Ruth
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| A Match Made in Medicine |
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| On March 20, graduating medical students learned where they will complete their residency in Match Day celebrations around the country. This year, our celebration was extra special as we look back on 100 years of medical training at Strong Memorial Hospital. |
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March DOM Town Hall: Join us from 12-1 p.m. Monday, April 13, on Zoom for an update from DOM Communications and to learn about the Medical Management Program at the Simon Business School.
Help Shape DOM Community-Engaged Research: Our Office of Engagement, Enrichment, and Well-Being has launched a survey to better understand perceptions of community-engaged research and assess institutional readiness to support it. The brief survey is open to all DOM faculty, residents, APPs, and trainees, whether or not they conduct research.
H-1B Hiring and Site Visits: Learn about current H-1B hiring policy, visa alternatives for hiring non-U.S. citizens, and how to handle site visits for H-1B employees at 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.
Understanding Federal Immigration Regulations at Clinical Locations: Employees who work at clinical locations both on and off campus can attend this webinar at noon Wednesday, April 8, to learn about current immigration regulations.
Restorative Dialogue on Responding to Feedback: Join the Office of University Engagement and Enrichment at noon Wednesday, April 8, to explore restorative practices that will help you respond more productively to challenging feedback.
Imprivata Tap-n-Go Expands to Strong Inpatient Units: ISD teams will install Imprivata’s Tap-n-Go technology on shared workstations in Strong’s inpatient units over the next few weeks. Learn more and please remember to tap to lock your workstations any time you walk away.
Patient Voice is Key to Improving Clinical Trials: Learn how patient reported outcomes measures (PRO) help researchers and clinicians capture the patient perspective in clinical trials and how the Center for Health + Technology can help identify existing or develop do novo PROs for use by our research community.
ORPA Update: NIH Streamlining Funding Opportunities and Application Process
NIH is placing greater emphasis on investigator-initiated science rather than asking researchers to align their work with highly specific funding opportunities. NIH has also launched a Highlighted Topics portal to inform the community about particular areas of science of interest to individual institutes, centers, and offices at NIH. ORPA encourages departments and investigators to closely review this change in strategy.
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Jessica Syposs, executive administrative assistant to DOM Chair Ruth O’Regan, recently welcomed a new (very fluffy) addition to her family—Clarence! This adorable little guy is a purebred Manx cat, a unique breed known for its signature “no tail” look (or sometimes just a tiny stub). Originating from the Isle of Man, Manx cats are famous for their playful personalities, strong hind legs, and dog-like loyalty. Clarence was named after the beloved guardian angel in “It's a Wonderful Life”—and he’s already living up to the role, bringing a little extra joy and charm into their home.
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In the News: Elizabeth Santos, MD, MPH, of Geriatrics & Aging, spoke with The Seattle Times about how to spot screen addiction among older adults. “If you are choosing to be with a screen rather than an opportunity to be with real people, that’s a problem.”
In the News: Rebecca Schallek, MD, PhD, of Cardiology, discussed how early menopause impacts women’s heart health on WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson.
Podcast: Alexandra Yamshchikov, MD, of Infectious Diseases, spoke on The ASHE Podcast about their recent narrative review of the most clinically impactful publications on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy published in 2024.
Publication: Allison Magnuson, DO, of Hematology & Oncology, led the study “Mitigating Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults with Cancer: Feasibility of a Memory and Attention Adaptation Training-geriatrics Intervention,” published in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.
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The Levy Letter is always looking to learn about good things happening here!
Email us with your ideas. |
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