DGIM Generally Speaking

Opening Lines

One of the hallmarks of general medicine is that our examination of patients is not bounded by any specific organ system or disease process. We are purposefully broad in our evaluation of each patient. And yet, as members of a major academic medical center, it is critical that we also display expertise in our work. As highlighted in this issue of Generally Speaking, that expertise is on display in many settings. Specifically, we are fortunate to work alongside so many colleagues with great skills in medical education, health communication, clinical research, and health promotion. These skills are presented in multiple venues (classrooms, small group programs, individual teaching and patient care activities, and podcasts to name a few!). By celebrating the unique contributions that each member of our GIM community provides, we can both embrace the broad perspective of generalism and support opportunities for personal growth within our academic medical center. Perhaps this is most apparent in reviewing the wonderful list of new faces in DGIM—32 physicians who have joined the Division over the past few months. The diversity of backgrounds and interests reflect the vibrant GIM community that drew these talented colleagues to MGH. I am truly excited to see the many important contributions they will each make in the years to come. I also look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Friday, October 6 at 8 am in the O’Keefe Auditorium when we formally welcome our new colleagues, celebrate recent promotions to Physician at MGH, and review the work of the DGIM over the past year. Enjoy!

- Josh Metlay, Chief, DGIM

Read more articles from the Fall 2017 edition of Generally Speaking