JP Clancy (90MD) is a renowned physician-scientist who has dedicated his career to the hope for a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). As senior vice president for clinical research for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, he directs an international clinical trial network responsible for 17 FDA-approved therapies to date. A beloved colleague and mentor, Clancy is praised for his selflessness and compassion for patients, collaborators, and learners alike.

Karen Brasel’s (91MD) national leadership reflects her steadfast advocacy for the value of education and mentorship in the field of surgery. As vice president of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), she has spearheaded the transition to competency-based assessment in training, which promises better preparedness for the next generation of surgeons. Her research on evidence-based teaching methods, quality of life after traumatic injury, and the incorporation of palliative care has led to numerous publications and international lectures. Prior to her role with ABS, she served as assistant dean for graduate medical education, surgery program director, and vice chair of education and professional development at Oregon Health Sciences University.

Lisa Didion (05MD, 08R, 09F) serves as chief medical officer for University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state’s only academic medical center, children’s hospital, and Level 1 trauma center. The operational initiatives she has spearheaded have led to dramatic improvements in the hospital’s patient safety, quality, and experience ratings, demonstrating her ability to take on tough problems and lead with clarity and compassion. Along the way, she has published scholarly work on the topic of patient safety and quality, allowing other health systems with similarly limited resources to learn from her example.

J. Lawrence “Larry” Marsh, MD, the current chair and DEO of the department, will step down from his leadership post in January 2026 and UI Health Care will begin a national search for the next chair and department executive officer (DEO) of the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.

Clinical data and mouse models reveal link and potential targets for treatment

The End-of-Year Awards are presented at the close of each academic year to recognize the talents and commitments of students, residents, faculty, and staff towards furthering the education at the Carver College of Medicine. This year's awards were presented by medical students Abby Davison and Innes Hicsasmaz.

New study by UI Health Care researchers shows proliferation of specialty tobacco shops and weak enforcement penalties cause high rates of violations.

We are proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Graduate Medical Education Awards, which were presented at the 18th annual GME Leadership Symposium on May 30. Each of these 14 awardees plays a critical role in the success of our medical training programs, providing invaluable service to University of Iowa Health Care and the state of Iowa.