Welcome new providers!

We’re excited to welcome you as you begin your journey with us. Our New Provider Orientation has transitioned from a traditional in-person format to a more flexible, on-demand online experience—designed to fit your schedule and your role.

To streamline your onboarding, the content is tailored to meet the unique needs of Faculty and APP providers. Of course, you’re always encouraged to explore any section that interests you—no matter your role.

For All New Providers

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Welcome & Overview of Internal Medicine


Upi Singh
Chair/Department Executive Officer

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Clinical Affairs


Kim Staffey
Executive Vice Chair for Clinical Programs

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Human Resources


Kaila Boothroy
Human Resources Director

Marketing/Communications


Trevor Jackson
Communications Manager

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Department Administration


Kristin Goedken
Associate Clinical Department Administrator

For Faculty

For All Faculty

Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education


Manish Suneja
Vice Chair for Education and Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Associate Dean for Medical Education Integration and Innovation

Faculty Development/Promotions


Christie Thomas
Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement

For Faculty involved in Research Activities

Clinical and Health Services Research


Chad Grueter
Vice Chair for Research

Lori Bassler
Director, Research Administration and Financial Operations

For Faculty involved in Patient Care and Research activities at the VA

Partnership with VA Healthcare Systems


Brad Dixon
Chief of Medical Services, VAMC

For APPs

APP-specific information from Roundtable coming soon.