Dr. Seth Illu Hello everyone! Seth Illu (e-u) here. I’m a first generation American, college grad and medical grad. My Father is from Guatemala hence the different last name. His hard work to get where he is at today inspired me to do something more in life. His example eventually led me on the path […]
I wanted to take this moment to say Happy Lunar New Year 2023! Lunar New Year is a time for celebrating life, family, health, wealth, and multi-generational traditions. Dr. Nathan Kim, DEI committee member, interviewed four residents across GME on what the holiday means to them and how they celebrate! Enjoy! Erine Raybon-Rojas, MD Amy Spence, DO […]
As we end 2022, the Center for Simulation and Innovation reflects on the exciting events executed by our simulation staff, physician faculty and nursing leadership. Due to excellent interdisciplinary teamwork, there has been over 8,000 participants and hundreds of successful simulations. The Center for Simulation and Innovation is excited for the new year, as it […]
Internal Medicine resident physician (PGY-2) Aditya Ghosh, MD, was elected Chair of the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) for the 2023 term. Dr. Ghosh’s primary responsibility is to advocate for all the internal medicine residents across Georgia. This will include presiding over meetings, organizing community outreach events for residents, traveling to the Georgia capital […]
More physicians are on the way to care for patients in high-demand specialties, as Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) learned on Wednesday who is joining the Cardiovascular Disease and Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship programs. Six Cardiovascular Disease fellows have matched with NGMC, bringing the total to 12 fellows training in heart health. With the […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is so proud of NGMC Internal Medicine Residency Program Director, Dr. Jim Kruer as the recipient of the American College of Physicians (ACP) Georgia Chapter’s 2022 Mark Silverman Award! The Mark Silverman Award honors a member, Fellow, or Master in the Chapter who exemplifies devotion to his or her patients, […]
Henry Colorado, MD, PGY-1, Internal Medicine Resident I was born in Bogota, Colombia and came to the U.S. when I was three years old. Growing up, food was an important aspect of our family dynamic; it was how we built a strong relationship within ourselves as well as with our Hispanic community. At an early […]
Check out the awards given out at the inaugural Internal Medicine Residency Graduation! Faculty Awards Outstanding Research Mentor – Dr. Gagan Kumar Outstanding Inpatient Faculty Member – Dr. Franklin Fontem Outstanding Ambulatory Faculty member – Drs. Idopise Umana and Bradley Pierce Outstanding Subspecialty Faculty Member – Dr. Evegenia Korytnaya Teacher of the Year – Dr. […]
By Dheeraj Chilamakuri, MHADr. Abidoye was recognized as the Overall Resident Researcher for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. What was your childhood and family like? I was originally born in the United Kingdom, but I was brought up in Nigeria and come from a family of five children. I am the fourth born and the youngest […]
By Dheeraj Chilamakrui, MHA **Dr. Sheena Bhushan was named “Most Promising Intern Researcher” at the 2021-22 academic year Awards Banquet** Please introduce us to your childhood and family! I was born in California in a typical modern Punjabi-Indian family, where there was a lot of emphasis on academics and community service. Growing up, I wanted […]