The number of female residents getting into high paying surgical specialties has noticeably increased, research finds.

The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., as interim chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the Medical School, effective October 1.

Gretchen A. Piatt, Ph.D., MPH, has been appointed chair of the Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) in the Medical School, effective September 1. The provost provided interim approval of her appointment, and it will be reported at the September Board of Regents meeting.

A series of swap events, and a new swap shop now open on Central Campus, have led to the collection and exchange of hundreds of items, which often are acquired by labs to realize costs savings in their areas. They also support UMMS and U-M waste-reduction goals, which are part of an overall sustainability strategy. Most of the items now go to labs that need them, rather than to a landfill

Lyle C. Roll Professor Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., from the departments of Learning Health Sciences and Internal Medicine, has been appointed assistant dean for global health research in the Medical School

The Board of Regents approved the appointments July 18 for Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology Roger D. Cone, Ph.D., and Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering Jeffrey A. Fessler, Ph.D., to one of U-M’s most prestigious honors: the Distinguished University Professorship (DUP).

The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., as interim chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the Medical School, effective October 1.

Gretchen A. Piatt, Ph.D., MPH, has been appointed chair of the Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) in the Medical School, effective September 1. The provost provided interim approval of her appointment, and it will be reported at the September Board of Regents meeting.

A series of swap events, and a new swap shop now open on Central Campus, have led to the collection and exchange of hundreds of items, which often are acquired by labs to realize costs savings in their areas. They also support UMMS and U-M waste-reduction goals, which are part of an overall sustainability strategy. Most of the items now go to labs that need them, rather than to a landfill

Pediatrics and Neurosurgery are the latest departments to host visiting international students for clinical educational experiences.

A University of Michigan Surgery resident has started a year-long project to train physicians in rural settings so they can better identify and manage pediatric patients who could benefit from surgical interventions.

Three women from a partner institution in China have become the first to complete a year-long program designed to hone their leadership skills.

The number of female residents getting into high paying surgical specialties has noticeably increased, research finds.

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.

Admissions officers and students share valuable insight into the medical school application process, life in medical school, and more.

An ophthalmologist and beloved comedian shares his thoughts on the field to aspiring clinicians.

Post-traumatic stress worse among Mexican American caregivers compared to white caregivers.

Experience gave him a new appreciation for interprofessional patient care