What is your professional background? I graduated from medical school in India and moved to the US for further training. I completed internal medicine residency
Category: Nephrology
Dr. Raman Palabindala was awarded the Faculty Education Award by the Associated Student Body. This award recognizes those UMMC faculty members who demonstrate a talent
Dr. Shirley Schlessinger: a dynamic leader retires
Dr. Shirley Schlessinger retired after 34 years of service to UMMC in June 2019. Dr. Schlessinger held many key leadership roles within the university, including
Congratulations to the Department of Medicine award winners for the 2018-2019 academic year! Mentoring Award – Dr. Wisit Cheungpasitporn (Nephrology) This award is for
Neville R. Dossabhoy, MD, FACP, FASN, has joined the UMMC Department of Medicine as the Clinical Director, Division of Nephrology, as well as the Nephrology
Save the Date: Internal Medicine Board Review Course July 10-13, 2019 in the UMMC Student Union. This course will provide fast-paced, high yield medical knowledge
Dr. Tariq Shafi, MBBS, MHS has joined the department as the Division Director and Bower Chair of Nephrology. Dr. Shafi comes to UMMC with a
Recap: ACP Abstract Day
UMMC Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians (ACP) hosted the 2018 ACP Abstract Day on October 25th in the Norman C. Nelson Student
Congratulations to Prakrati Acharya, MD for being selected as the 2017-2018 Research Fellow of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Prakrati Acharya for being selected as the 2017-2018 Research Fellow of the Year. Learn more about Prakrati here: Fellowship: Nephrology Where are
The start of a new academic year welcomed 55 interns and 26 fellows
The start of a new academic year welcomed 55 intern class to the Department of Medicine. This includes 28 categorical, 4 medicine-pediatrics, and 23 additional
Research Spotlight: Wisit Cheungpasitporn, MD, FASN
An interview with Dr. Wisit Cheungpasitporn in the Division of Nephrology: What is your professional background? After graduating from Chulalongkorn University in my home country of
2018-2019 Promotions
Congratulations to the following faculty for their promotion this academic year! Divya Monga, MD – Associate Professor Nephrology Venkataraman Palabindala, MD – Associate Professor Hospital
