News • April 28, 2025
Elliot L. Chaikof, MD, chair, Department of Surgery, is among 19 Harvard university faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences last week. The Academy, founded in 1780, is both an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members, and an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions, and perspectives to address significant challenges. We congratulate, Dr. Chaikof.
Pathology • April 17, 2025
Gordon J. Freeman, PhD, Professor of Medicine at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, presents “B7 Family and Friends: Adventures in Tumor Immunology,” on June 5, 12-1 pm, at BIDMC, Sherman Auditorium, 330 Brookline Ave. Click for details.
Medicine • April 17, 2025
The Department of Medicine is delighted to share that Anita Vanka, MD, has been appointed Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency. An Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Hospitalist in the Division of General Medicine, Dr. Vanka is an exemplary and thoughtful educator with a wealth of experience who will continue to foster our residents to become future leaders in medicine.
Medicine • April 15, 2025
The Department of Medicine is delighted to share that Sarah Berry, MD, MPH, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Gerontology in the Department of Medicine. As Division Chief, Dr. Berry will continue her 19-year affiliation with the Division of Gerontology and Hebrew SeniorLife. Click to learn more.
News • April 10, 2025
More than 40 new physicians (in-person and virtually) gathered for HMFP's spring orientation, where they were welcomed to HMFP by President and CEO, Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH and other HMFP and BIDMC leaders. The group was among 200+ physicians who joined HMFP since October 1.
News • April 2, 2025
Earlier this year, HMFP welcomed the physicians of Mount Auburn Professional Services (MAPS), the medical group affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital (MAH). The expansion will transition approximately 120 specialty physicians and builds on the longstanding relationship between BIDMC and MAH. "The MAPS addition is an exciting opportunity to expand our physician network throughout the metro Boston area," said President and CEO, Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH. "We 're excited about our Mount Auburn physician colleagues joining us and what we'll accomplishments for our patients together."
