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Sarah Kimball, MD
Sarah Kimball, MD joined the Section of General Internal Medicine in 2015. She is an expert in immigration-informed medical care, researching and building health systems that are responsive to the needs of immigrant patients. She was promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine in 2024 and has been serving as the... More
James Hudspeth, MD, FACP
James Hudspeth, MD, FACP joined the Section of General Internal Medicine (GIM) in 2011. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs for the Department of Medicine, supporting the work of almost 600 physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nutritionists across the department. More
Craig Noronha, MD
Craig Noronha, MD started his career with a strong interest in medical education. Initially, he integrated education into his work by teaching trainees in the clinical setting, volunteering to precept resident reports, delivering noon conferences, and interviewing resident applications. These experiences helped refine his educational interest to graduate medical education... More
Christopher W. Shanahan, MD, MPH, FACP
Christopher W. Shanahan, MD, MPH, FACP, is a board-certified primary care physician specializing in internal medicine and addiction medicine, with over 14 years of experience in clinical and research information technology (IT). Dr. Shanahan has a distinctive combination of expertise in clinical and research medical informatics & information technology, substance... More
Perspective in NEJM: Political Attacks on Medical Education — The Future of DEI in Medicine
This week, The New England Journal of Medicine published the perspective piece "Facing Political Attacks on Medical Education — The Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medicine." Dr. Carl Streed, an Associate Professor in the Section of General Internal Medicine, is senior author of this article, which comments on... More
Jason Worcester Receives Continuing Education Outstanding Champion Award
Jason Worcester, a primary care physician and Clinical Associate Professor in the Section of General Internal Medicine, has been selected to receive the newly established annual Continuing Education Outstanding Champion Award from the Barry M. Manuel Center for Continuing Education. This annual award recognizes faculty and staff who have made... More
Dr. Alysse Wurcel Selected as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Correctional Health Care
Dr. Alysse Wurcel, an Associate Professor and clinician investigator in the Section of General Internal Medicine, has been selected as the new Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Correctional Health Care. The Journal of Correction Health Care recently announced this leadership transition, noting: Dr. Wurcel brings a wealth of experience, both clinical and... More
Avik Chatterjee Speaks on LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
On Friday, November 1, Dr. Avik Chatterjee, an Assistant Professor in the Section of General Internal Medicine, presented "LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Health Impacts and a Call to Action" at a LGBTQIA+ Scholar Series event hosted by the Boston University LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff and the Chobanian &... More
Sarah Kimball, MD Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for November
The Faculty Affairs Office is pleased to announce that Associate Professor of Medicine/GIM Sarah Kimball, MD has been named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for November. A member of the BU community since October 2014, Dr. Kimball is the director of the Immigrant & Refugee Health Center at Boston Medical Center. More
Xiuhuan Yan Inducted into BUMG Clinical Excellence Society
Congratulations to Xiuhuan Yan, MSN, RN, BC, a nurse practitioner (NP) in the Section of General Internal Medicine primary care practice, for her selection as an inductee to the Boston University Medical Group (BUMG) Clinical Excellence Society. The society recognizes BUMG members who have demonstrated clinical excellence and who are... More