Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Jane Salmon and Dr. Richard Isaacson discuss new changes made to the Weill Cornell Medicine CV and advice on faculty promotion. They also discuss several tips on how to update and maintain the CV over time.

Augustine Choi, Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and Provost for Medical Affairs at Cornell University, shares his vision for the medical college. He describes mentoring as a critical element of success, the diversity of faculty and students, and his goals to works with the New York Presbyterian network as well as other regional networks. Listen in to hear more about his advice to others: take advantage of your environment.

Helen Borshchenko and Rosemary Cius ) are key representatives from our Human Resources Department providing important guidance to your benefits (insurance, retirement) as well as resources for your work-life integration (child care, tuition benefit). They welcome faculty to contact them with any questions and share a few vitally important messages for new and established faculty about all the things Weill Cornell Medicine has to offer its faculty. *This is a previously written summary*

John Leonard, MD, is a well-known lymphoma doctor who has managed the Joint Clinical Trials Office (JCTO), sponsored by both NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine to provide support for faculty doing funded research. The JTCO offers a long menu of services from educational training videos to protocol review services. From start to finish, the JTCO will walk you through your clinical research activities. Listen in to learn more. *This is a previously written summary*

Terrie Wheeler, Director of the Samuel J. Wood Library and CV Starr Biomedical Information Center, discusses the facets of the expanding services and resources provided by both buildings. Having previously worked at the NIH, Terrie introduced a grant editing service as well as bioinformatics service to WCM faculty. She discusses the library and information center’s amplified systematic review service, growing clinical medical library service, and Tech Tuesdays Bioinformatics Wednesdays.

Robert Min, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine faculty and Chairman of radiology, was recently appointed as President and CEO of Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Organization (WCPO). He strives to contribute to Weill Cornell Medicine’s efforts to provide the highest quality delivery of care and best patient experience. He discusses the data-driven medical decision making and how open-mindedness can foster success at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Henry Murray, MD, is the Arthur R. Ashe Professor of Medicine and Student Ombudsperson. He provides a safe impartial and neutral space for medical and graduate students by serving as resource and opportunity for students’ concerns. He shares his experiences as a mentee and recalls his mentors who aided his journey to where he is today.

Chloe Nims, MD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine as well as a psychiatrist at the Center for Special Studies (HIV/AIDS care center). She will soon be taking on a new role of the chair to the newly formed TLC (Teacher Learner Committee), which was put together over the past few years to address complaints of medicine student mistreatment. She shares her advice on secrets to success along her career path.

Featuring: Kelly Trevino, PhD, Clinical psychologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Featuring: David G. Maloney, MD, PhD., medical director of cellular immunotherapy at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Judy Tung, MD, runs the Adult Internal Medicine practices within the Department of Medicine as well as serving as the Chair of Medicine at Lower Manhattan Hospital. This gem of a place has interesting history and serves its community well. The smaller hospital creates a very different experience for faculty who are tightly integrated in their care models. Learn more about Lower Manhattan Hospital. *This is a previously written summary*

Dana Zappetti, MD, is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs as well as a faculty member in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine. She spearheaded “Well at Weill,” which strives to help students maintain physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social wellness throughout their years as a student. She shares her advice on academics and social life and getting involved with student life.

Hugh Hemmings, MD PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Chair of Department of Anesthesiology, gives insight on how to find a strong mentor as a student. In addition, he discusses the challenges of balancing a clinical career with a laboratory career.

Aleta Gunsul, Director of the Sponsored Research Administration, gives us insight as to how her office translates Weill Cornell Medicine’s vision to her team, as they oversee and assists with submission and management of sponsored research. She elaborates on her motto: “Come early, come often,” which refers to her encouragement of researchers to seek opportunities at every point in their career.

Adam Stracher, MD, chief medical officer runs the Primary Care division of the physician organization in addition to recruiting faculty and managing operations as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Weill Cornell Medical College. He shares his vision for the future of primary care at Weill Cornell Medicine and thoughts on current challenges in healthcare.

Featuring: Dr. Joel Stein and Dr. Michael O'Dell

Featuring: Michael Sein, MD

Featuring: Vincent F. Miccio, Jr., MD

Featuring: Jaspal Ricky Singh, MD

Featuring: David Nanus, MD., Chief of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Featuring: CC Webster, Hodgkin lymphoma survivor

Geraldine McGinty, MD, is a practicing radiologist who also serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Organization (PO). She describes the value that payors place on the exceptional Weill Cornell Medicine doctors, expanding our reputation out to the boroughs.

Judy Tung, MD, runs the Adult Internal Medicine practices within the Department of Medicine as well as serving as the Chair of Medicine at Lower Manhattan Hospital. This gem of a place has interesting history and serves its community well. The smaller hospital creates a very different experience for faculty who are tightly integrated in their care models. Learn more about Lower Manhattan Hospital.

Chloe Nims, MD, is a seasoned psychiatrist who works with HIV-infected patients. Recently, she took on the role as Chair for the Teacher-Learning Committee (TLC), a group committed to promoting the best learning environment for medical students. This group serves to address concerns of student mistreatment and to help teachers connect with students for effective learning. She explains more about the committee, its work, and the rich learning environment at Weill Cornell Medicine.

John Leonard, MD, is a well-known lymphoma doctor who has manages the Joint Clinical Trials Office (JCTO), sponsored by both NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine to provide support for faculty doing funded research. The JTCO offers a long menu of services from educational training videos to protocol review services. From start to finish, the JTCO will walk you through your clinical research activities. Listen in to learn more.

Hugh Hemmings, MD, is Chair of Anesthesiology as well as the Vice Dean for Research. As a cardiac anesthesiologist maintaining a basic science lab, he knows how to navigate competing demands. He provides some invaluable advice on how to succeed in the research environment at Weill Cornell Medicine, including some personal tips.

Helen Borshchenko and Rosemary Cius ) are key representatives from our Human Resources Department providing important guidance to your benefits (insurance, retirement) as well as resources for your work-life integration (child care, tuition benefit). They welcome faculty to contact them with any questions and share a few vitally important messages for new and established faculty about all the things Weill Cornell Medicine has to offer its faculty

Welcome to our new podcast series! Here is your first installment, a warm welcome to new faculty members from our own Dean, Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi, Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and Provost for Clinical Affairs of Cornell University.