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Medical School News
Sixteen faculty and staff, and members of the Comprehensive Stroke Program, were honored Dec. 4 at the annual Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony at the Jack Roth Stadium Club in Michigan Stadium. The awards acknowledge and celebrate those who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, clinical care, community service, technology, leadership, teamwork and administration
Medical School News
The National Academy of Inventors has selected U-M faculty members Robert H. Bartlett, M.S., FACS, and Zhen Xu, Ph.D., as fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. They were nominated for being innovative researchers with extensive work translating discoveries into new products and technologies that are addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges
Medical School News
Two Medical School leaders are being honored for their efforts to help women forge successful careers in academic medicine and science. Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D., will receive the Karin Muraszko, M.D., Advancing Women in Academic Medicine and Science Award on Feb. 5 at the third annual Celebration of Women in Academic Medicine and Science.
Medical School News
On Dec. 5, the Board of Regents approved the appointment of George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., as interim executive vice dean for academic affairs (EVDAA) in the Medical School, effective January 1, 2025. He also will serve as interim chief academic officer (CAO) for Michigan Medicine. He takes over EVDAA/CAO duties from Debra F. Weinstein, M.D., who is leaving Michigan Medicine at the end of this year to become president and chief executive officer of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Medical School News
Event recap of the PIBS 25th anniversary celebration
News Release
Four of U-M's top health and medical researchers have been chosen for one of the nation's top honors.
Medical School News
A UMMS professor with long history of collaboration in Brazil used a recent international meeting to reconnect with partners there.
Medical School News
A new collaboration in Ghana will deploy advanced mobile technology in an effort to help expectant mothers monitor their blood pressure at home between prenatal appointments.
Medical School News
Sixteen faculty and staff, and members of the Comprehensive Stroke Program, were honored Dec. 4 at the annual Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony at the Jack Roth Stadium Club in Michigan Stadium. The awards acknowledge and celebrate those who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, clinical care, community service, technology, leadership, teamwork and administration
Medical School News
The National Academy of Inventors has selected U-M faculty members Robert H. Bartlett, M.S., FACS, and Zhen Xu, Ph.D., as fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. They were nominated for being innovative researchers with extensive work translating discoveries into new products and technologies that are addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges
Medical School News
Two Medical School leaders are being honored for their efforts to help women forge successful careers in academic medicine and science. Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D., will receive the Karin Muraszko, M.D., Advancing Women in Academic Medicine and Science Award on Feb. 5 at the third annual Celebration of Women in Academic Medicine and Science.
Medical School News
A team of international collaborators is shedding light on a growing global health challenge
Points of Blue
Drs. Lindsay and Andew Admon met as students at University of Michigan Medical School and are now helping prepare future physicians for careers in medicine as faculty members.
Points of Blue
Hy Do is a PhD Candidate in the Cell & Developmental Biology Program.
Points of Blue
Dr. Asra Ahmed is a hematology educator who focuses on using creative teaching methods to enhance learning and retention, while mentoring trainees to have a lasting impact on their careers and patient care.
Points of Blue
Ian McCue is a PhD Candidate in the Cell & Developmental Biology Program.
Points of Blue
David Stewart, MD, is a leader in pediatric medical education, guiding future physicians through hands-on hospital training and advancing competency-based education in pediatric residency programs.
Points of Blue
Hitarthi Vyas completed her doctorate in Cardiovascular Biology from The M. S. University of Baroda in 2023 and now works as a postdoctoral fellow in the Emmer lab.
Health Lab Podcast
IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages. In this episode, we cover a recent Health Lab article Q&A on IUDs with Dr. Monica Rosen of University of Michigan Health.
Health Lab
The number of female residents getting into high paying surgical specialties has noticeably increased, research finds.
Health Lab
A medical student and surgery faculty member studied the longevity of depression symptoms developed by first-year resident trainees. With their findings now published, they hope to use this data to destigmatize conversations about physician mental health and pave the way for better cultural and institutional support.
Health Lab
Admissions officers and students share valuable insight into the medical school application process, life in medical school, and more.
Health Lab
An ophthalmologist and beloved comedian shares his thoughts on the field to aspiring clinicians.
Health Lab
Post-traumatic stress worse among Mexican American caregivers compared to white caregivers.
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