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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know Dr. Samir Parikh Promoted To Chair Internal Medicine, The Largest Department Of University Of Texas Southwestern O n June 15, 2026, Dr. Samir Parikh took over as Chair of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW). It is the largest de- partment in the University with 839 faculty mem- bers, and it operates the second largest residency program in the country. The Internal Medicine department was also allotted more than $108 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health in fiscal year 2025 alone. “Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern is a Depart- ment of great historical significance and tremendous present-day momentum,” Dr. Parikh is quoted saying in a interview carried July 23, in the Center Times Plus, a publication of UTSW. “I am so excited and humbled by this opportunity.” Dr. Parikh graduated in chemistry, magna cum laude, from Harvard College, and earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt University, where he was awarded the Founder’s Medal. He did his internal medicine residency training, along with research and clinical fellowships in nephrology, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). At Harvard, Dr. Parikh became a Professor of Medi- cine, was Co-Director of the Center for Vascular Biology Research and Associate Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Medicine at BIDMC. He joined UTSW in 2021 as Professor of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology and Chief of Nephrology. He specializes in acute kidney injury and chronic kid- ney disease, and has been published in leading journals like Science, Nature, Nature Medicine, and Cell Metabo- lism. In his interview with Center Times Plus, Dr. Parikh emphasized how he likes to be in close touch with all departments and faculty that make up the large Internal Medicine Department. “ “I aim to be visible – for our clinicians, for our resi- dents and fellows, researchers, fellow Chairs, and for peo- ple across our community who take pride in UT South- western and who seek us out in moments of need. I hope to share my most cherished values: integrity, community, creativity, execution, and excellence,” he told CT Plus. He harked back to history on how the Department was build by two physicians who went on to get Nobel Prizes. “Today, we have an outstanding opportunity to build on that legacy. We are one of the largest departments of internal medicine (IM) in the country in terms of the number of faculty. We also have one of the largest IM residency programs in the U.S., with more than 230 resi- dents,” he noted. In addition to the NIH funding, he noted that five of UTSW’s IM specialty care areas are ranked among the best in the nation (Cardiology, Heart &Vascular Surgery; Diabetes & Endocrinology; Geriatrics; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery) by U.S. News &World Report. He sees this as an opportunity to expand three core components – clinical care, education, and research, a mission shared by UTSW and IM. “Together, we can elevate our trainees to new heights, empower our faculty, and embark on collaborations across departments and services to foster clinical trans- formation, innovation in education, and excellence in research,” he said. Dr. Parikh also dwelt on his own research passion in the field of kidney disease, saying they were on the verge of breaking new ground. “We are on the path to under- standing one of the most common and complex, yet orphan conditions in medicine – namely kidney failure,” adding, “I derive so much joy from research and want to share it with others. The same holds for clinical care. Hav- ing the privilege to comfort always and heal often remain extraordinary experiences for me.” As a recipient of many awards for his mentorship and teaching, Dr. Parikh said he would continue with his passions. “Seeing the dots connect for a medical student interrogating a challenging case or witnessing the power of being seen when a research trainee’s first big paper is accepted – these have been among the peak joys of my career,” he said, adding that IM provides an opportunity to multiply those goals for the next generation. By a StaffWriter PHOTO:@UTSOUTHWESTERN.EDU Dr. Samir Parikh, chair of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern. News India Times (August 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026) August 7, 2026 6 Community N ational Public Radio’s Chief Business Editor Pallavi Gogoi was recently appointed Executive Director of the Knight Bagehot Fellowship, a prestigious Columbia University program for mid-career journalists who want to specialize in business and economics. In a July 23, 2026, announcement, Columbia Journal- ism School (CJS) announced Gogoi’s appointment to lead the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism, effective August 17. She succeeds Robert Smith, who served as director of the program since 2021. As executive director, Gogoi “will lead one of the J- School’s signature professional learning programs, which for more than 50 years has provided experienced journal- ists with the opportunity to enhance their understanding of business, economics, finance and technology,” the news release said. The Knight-Bagehot fellowship pairs advanced jour- nalism courses at Columbia Journalism School with core MBA classes at Columbia Business School and weekly private seminars with media and business leaders. “Gogoi’s experience leading business coverage and teaching economic journalism closely aligns with the Fellowship’s blend of newsroom practice and advanced study,” the school said. “Pallavi’s experience as both a newsroom leader and an educator gives her a keen understanding of what working journalists need from a program like Knight- Bagehot,” said Jelani Cobb, Dean and Henry R. Luce Pro- fessor of Journalism. “She has the vision to honor what has made the Fellowship distinctive, and we look forward to seeing her build on that legacy and create new oppor- tunities for its fellows.” Gogoi boasts 25 years of experience in business jour- nalism across six major news outlets and two universities –Ten years as NPR’s chief business editor, various roles at CNN, the Associated Press, USA Today, BusinessWeek and Dow Jones/TheWall Street Journal. She has taught courses on economic narratives at both Columbia Jour- nalism School and Princeton University. “I believe that economics undergirds every decision in life, which is why I am a torchbearer for journalism that sheds light on this topic,” Gogoi is quoted saying in the news release, adding, adding, “I’m so thrilled about bringing a lifetime of mission-driven work to this role.” The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship is now in its sixth decade, having been founded in 1975, and named after John S. and James L. Knight, brothers who established the Knight Foundation, andWalter Bagehot, the 19th-century British economist and editor of The Economist. The Fellowship is administered by the Columbia Journalism School. Funds are provided by an endowment from the Knight Foundation with annual tuition scholar- ships supported by grants from foundations and corpora- tions, which have included Bloomberg, Brunswick Group, Citadel, Citi, Dow Jones & Co., Gladstone Place Partners, Goldman Sachs, JPMorganChase, The NewYork Times and Thomson Reuters.. PHOTO: JOURNALISM.COLUMBIA.EDU Pallavi Gogoi Columbia Journalism School Names Pallavi Gogoi Executive Director Of Knight-Bagehot Fellowship By a StaffWriter