Chief of Medicine
Jeet Pillay, M.D., M.S., F.A.C. P.
Vice-Chief of Medicine
Kate Pitone-Lipken, D.O.
Divisions & Chiefs:
Allergy/Immunology
Pulin Patel, D.O.
Cardiology
Kathryn Pitone Lipkin, D.O.
Critical Care
Scott Simecek, D.O.
Endocrinology
Huyem Awadalla, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Robert Goo, M.D.
Geriatrics
Hematology/Oncology
Stephen Schwartz, M.D.
Infectious Diseases
James Gordon, M.D.
Nephrology
Kim Margolis, M.D.
Pulmonology
Lawrence MacDonald, M.D.
Rheumatology
Sarmad Almansour, M.D.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
Internal Medicine residents participate in a three year curriculum. Training elements focus on the Core Competencies as defined by the ACGME. For interested Residents, Osteopathic Principles and Practice are incorporated into learning.
The Program is 36 months in length and focuses is on training residents to meet their professional goals, offering both an in-patient and out-patient focused track. Graduates of the program are successful in finding employment in both the in-patient and out-patient setting.
Residents complete most rotations at HVSH. Second and Third year residents are provided the opportunity to participate in elective rotations and may choose to rotate at the DMC’s main campus or Sinai Grace Hospital, located in Detroit, Michigan. The integration of downtown rotations into the training schedule provides the residents the opportunity to experience diverse pathology.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
We are astutely aware that the resident of 2026 is not the same as a resident from 2008. With modern technology, learning and students have changed. As a result, teaching techniques have to adapt for maximum effectiveness and benefit. Our program is constantly working to meet the needs of this new academic environment. To ensure this progress we engage national experts to conduct Faculty Development workshops. Feedback is vital to the improvement and advancement of our program. In addition to input obtained from our Suggestion Box, we receive information from Resident & Faculty Surveys conducted by ACGME and the DMC and ACGME. This information is thoroughly reviewed with a genuine and thoughtful approach.
OUTCOMES
- Extremely high successful all-time board pass rate.
- Highly sought after by employers, graduates of the program consistently obtain choice positions across the country.
- 39% fellowships, 36 % primary care and 25% hospitals
