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

Welcome & Overview of Internal Medicine
Upi Singh
Chair/Department Executive Officer

Clinical Affairs
Kim Staffey
Executive Vice Chair for Clinical Programs

Human Resources
Kaila Boothroy
Human Resources Director

Marketing/Communications
Trevor Jackson
Communications Manager

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.