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Michigan Medicine to celebrate GME Professionals Day August 21
Graduate Medical Education (GME) Professional’s Day — August 21 — is a dedicated moment to pause, recognize, and celebrate the extraordinary team members who serve as the backbone of the GME educational mission at Michigan Medicine.
Health Lab
Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs
University of Michigan medical students showcased AI-driven healthcare innovation projects focused on melanoma support, transplant recovery and primary care access.
Medical School News
H. David Humes, MD, named 2026 Distinguished University Innovator of the Year
H. David Humes, MD, is being awarded this year’s Distinguished University Innovator of the Year. The award is the highest honor for U-M faculty members who have developed transformative ideas, processes or technologies and shepherded them to market for broad societal impact.
Medical School News
White Coat Ceremony marks start of medical school journey for incoming M1s
On Sunday, July 26, the University of Michigan Medical School community welcomed 183 new medical students during the 30th annual White Coat Ceremony
Medical School News
Podcast: Supporting student success: Building well-being into medical education
In the latest episode of the Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast, host and Chief Well-Being Officer Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Seetha Monrad, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Erin McKean, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to discuss how Michigan Medicine is creating a learning environment where students can succeed without compromising high standards.
Medical School News
Get ready to welcome new medical students at White Coat Ceremony on July 26
The University of Michigan Medical School will welcome 183 medical students as part of the 2026 entering class.
Medical School News
Medical School News
Michigan Medicine to celebrate GME Professionals Day August 21
Graduate Medical Education (GME) Professional’s Day — August 21 — is a dedicated moment to pause, recognize, and celebrate the extraordinary team members who serve as the backbone of the GME educational mission at Michigan Medicine.
Medical School News
H. David Humes, MD, named 2026 Distinguished University Innovator of the Year
H. David Humes, MD, is being awarded this year’s Distinguished University Innovator of the Year. The award is the highest honor for U-M faculty members who have developed transformative ideas, processes or technologies and shepherded them to market for broad societal impact.
Medical School News
White Coat Ceremony marks start of medical school journey for incoming M1s
On Sunday, July 26, the University of Michigan Medical School community welcomed 183 new medical students during the 30th annual White Coat Ceremony
Medical School News
Podcast: Supporting student success: Building well-being into medical education
In the latest episode of the Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast, host and Chief Well-Being Officer Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Seetha Monrad, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Erin McKean, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to discuss how Michigan Medicine is creating a learning environment where students can succeed without compromising high standards.
Medical School News
Get ready to welcome new medical students at White Coat Ceremony on July 26
The University of Michigan Medical School will welcome 183 medical students as part of the 2026 entering class.
Medical School News
Medical School’s Lori J. Pierce, MD, named Distinguished University Professor
Medical School professor Lori J. Pierce, M.D., is one of six U-M faculty members recognized for their outstanding teaching and service with one of the university’s most prestigious honors: the Distinguished University Professorship. Each professorship bears a name determined by the appointed professor in consultation with their dean. Pierce is the Allen S. Lichter Distinguished University Professor of Radiation Oncology.
Points of Blue
Points of Blue
Jodi Ehrmann, MD: Shaping Growth, One Day at a Time
Jodi Ehrmann (she/her/hers), MD, is a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School. She also serves as assessment clerkship director for pediatrics.
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Making Learning Click: Dr. Virginia Sheffield’s Approach to Medical Education
Dr. Virginia Sheffield is a clinician educator whose impact spans bedside teaching, residency training, and educational innovation. Whether leading residents, teaching on the wards, or caring for patients at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Sheffield is known for creating rigorous and engaging learning environments. Learners consistently describe her as a transformative educator who turns everyday clinical encounters into meaningful teaching opportunities.
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Uzochi Nwoko, MD student: Advocating for patients through medicine, policy and education
Medical student Uzochi Nwoko shares why he chose Michigan, advice on picking a specialty and why he decided to pursue a dual degree.
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The Importance of Asking "What If?" in Medical Education
Alison Affinati, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, is this month's Featured Educator. Learn more about her favorite education practices and some of the lessons she has learned over the years.
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Matt Wixson, MD: Mentoring the next generation of physicians
Meet Matt Wixson, MD, Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at the University of Michigan Medical School, dedicated to anesthesiology, medical student pathways and mentorship.
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Christian Thurstone, MD, MS, HILS-Online alum: Using practical tools for broad impact
In this article, Christian talks about his experience with the HILS Online MS program and how using what he learned has helped with publishing papers, implementing new programs and addressing behavioral and social health needs.
Health Lab
Health Lab
Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs
University of Michigan medical students showcased AI-driven healthcare innovation projects focused on melanoma support, transplant recovery and primary care access.
Health Lab
Medical student’s invention aims to help infants with jaundice
University of Michigan medical student Daniel John has created BiliRoo, a low-cost, non-electric device designed to treat jaundice in newborns
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Sanjay Gupta recounts his U-M years and shares life lessons for medical school commencement
Sanjay Gupta speaks with a Michigan Medicine Medical School graduate with words of wisdom for U-M graduates and his favorite past times of Ann Arbor.
Health Lab Podcast
How Student Debt is Impacting Nursing
Potential limits on borrowing for a nursing education could affect decisions to stay in the profession or seek advanced training.
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Level 1 Trauma Center saves patient’s life after major car accident
Nick McGowan had a head on collision with an underage drunk driver and had extensive injuries, which was cared for by Survival Flight, U-M Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Acute Care Surgery.
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Virtual reality enhances training for pediatric cardiologists
Multicenter study suggests virtual reality may be valuable educational tool in boosting understanding of complex congenital heart disease among pediatric cardiologists.
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