Paul Helgerson, MD
What a year!
As in all other aspects of our lives, 2020 has been unprecedented in the realm of hospital medicine. COVID has dominated our practice and driven much of the change we have seen year. As Charlie Magee writes below, we have adapted to new services, new units, and new science in treating the patients presenting with COVID 19 during the pandemic.
I am tremendously grateful for the adaptability, team spirit, and mutual support shown by all during this time of immense change. I could not ask for a better group of colleagues and find myself continually thankful for the friendships in our group and in the department as a whole.
There have been some welcome consequences of the demand that we have faced, including unprecedented growth within the section. I hope you enjoy reading the faculty profiles of our new colleagues. These outstanding physicians represent a great mix of talent from prestigious institutions around the country and some of our highest performing residency program graduates.
We have also grown in other ways. The portfolio of research accomplishments, educational leadership roles, and Department/Health System roles continues to expand. Families within the Section have continued to grow too!
As a group, we’d like to extend our thanks to the many DOM colleagues who have worked so hard to deliver the best possible care to our patients during busy times. We appreciate you!
Paul Helgerson, MD
Section Head, Hospital Medicine
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Tags: November 2020, November Medicine Matters, November Medicine Matters Newsletter