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 2024-25 Doximity Residency Navigator has been released. It shows that U-M has six top 5 medical education programs, with nine more in the top 10 and another nine in the top 25.

The Medical School community welcomed 171 members of the incoming Class of 2024 during the 28th annual White Coat Ceremony on July 21 at Hill Audtorium.

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.

For 171 medical students who will be cloaked at the White Coat Ceremony on July 21, their journey will begin when they cross the stage in Hill Auditorium. This time on stage and communing with their classmates, deans, faculty and staff, will cap a day of celebration that welcomes the incoming Class of 2024 to the profession, to the community, and to the University of Michigan Medical School.

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 Medical School community welcomed 171 members of the incoming Class of 2024 during the 28th annual White Coat Ceremony on July 21 at Hill Audtorium.

A new teaching tool, Radar, is helping teams improve their shared decision-making skills in educational and patient settings. Innovator Vitaliy Popov is receiving funding and support through the RISE Innovation Development Program. The project was originally funded through the Center for Interprofessional Education.

For 171 medical students who will be cloaked at the White Coat Ceremony on July 21, their journey will begin when they cross the stage in Hill Auditorium. This time on stage and communing with their classmates, deans, faculty and staff, will cap a day of celebration that welcomes the incoming Class of 2024 to the profession, to the community, and to the University of Michigan Medical School.

The Board of Regents approved the appointment of Prashant Mahajan, M.D., MPH, MBA, as interim chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Medical School, effective July 1, 2024

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

The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.