Geriatrics News
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Oates
Dr. Daniel Oates was appointed President of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Alumni Association. The president serves a one-year term during their 25th reunion year, collaborating with the Alumni Association on outreach, community events, alumni engagement, and event planning. Congrats, Dr. Oates!
Tofu for Healthy Aging
Our fellow, Dr. Shreya Bhatia, and Director of Home Care, Dr. Won Lee, received a BMC Patient Safety Grant to support Tofu for Healthy Aging! This will be a collaboration between the Boston Medical Center Teaching Kitchen and the Geriatrics Section to hold culinary medicine interactive shared... More
US News Recognition
Congratulations to our Geriatrics Section for being ranked 42 on the national top 50 list by U.S. News and World Report. Being recognized as a high-performing area in U.S. News and World Report is a direct reflection of the expertise that our faculty and staff have contributed to BMC. This... More
DEIA Week
Last month, the Department of Medicine held its inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Week. Our section participated in the Annual Celebration of Diversity Dim Sum Event, poster showcase, art showcase, as panelist, movie discussion, and the celebration. Check out the recap... More
Podcast Interview with Dr. Lisa Caruso
Dr. Lisa Caruso was interviewed on March 2, 2024. Check out her interview on the podcast titled, "The Mindful Aging Show." Learn how she got interested in geriatric medicine and the needs of our patients.
Announcement – ADGAP Board Member
Congratulations to our Fellowship Program Director, Dr. Ryan Chippendale, on being the newest Board Member of the Association of Directors of Geriatrics Academic Programs (ADGAP)!
Announcement – Faculty Promotion
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Caruso on being named the first Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Safety for the Department of Medicine on October 11, 2023! Dr. Caruso will lead the Department of Medicine's efforts to deliver safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care to the patients we serve. More
2023 Service Awards
Seven of our faculty and staff celebrated their 2022 work anniversaries on October 4, 2023. Pictured are Amanda Tran, Patricia Dockrey, Dr. Megan Young, and Nga Nguyen Le at Boston Medical Center's Service Awards Celebration. Thank you to our faculty and staff for your dedication to the Geriatrics Section! Our seven... More
Welcome Fellowship Class of 2024
On July 1, 2023, we welcomed our four new fellows: Elizabeth Degnall, Thomas George, Emily Jones, and Jaime Rosenthal. Click here to learn more about our fellows! We had a fun time welcoming them with a pickleball outing!
2023 Top Docs
Pictured left to right: Drs. Hollis Day, Won Lee, Heidi Auerbach, and Lisa Caruso Congratulations to Drs. Heidi Auerbach, Lisa Caruso, Hollis Day and Won Lee on being named Top Doctors this year by Boston Magazine! This recognition comes from Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a healthcare research firm, and peers in... More