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Weekly MLK Leadership Seminar Series continues through Black History Month
After a successful debut on MLK Day, the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies’ six-part MLK Leadership Seminar Series continues through the end of Black History Month, which is celebrated every February. The series bridges the gap between leadership scholarship and the urgent understandings required to navigate our modern political landscape. Participants will gain the essential tools and theoretical foundations needed to challenge the status quo and lead with purpose in today's society.
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Register for Leadership Summit for Women in Academic Medicine and Healthcare
Hosted by the Office of Faculty Development, the summit is a rare opportunity for leaders from across the nation to focus on their professional development and the advancement of women. The summit accelerates the development of leaders through skill-based learning, connection with other leaders in academic medicine and healthcare, and insight from experts on how to successfully lead in today’s complex academic medicine and healthcare environment.
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Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., and Dawn Kleindorfer, M.D., to receive Muraszko Award
Two Medical School leaders in the neurosciences are being recognized for their efforts to advance the careers of women faculty, staff and learners in medicine and science. Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., and Dawn Kleindorfer, M.D., are the 2026 recipients of the Karin Muraszo, M.D., Advancing Women in Academic Medicine and Science Award. They will be honored Feb. 26 at the fourth annual Celebrating the Advancement of Women in Academic Medicine and Science event
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Year in Guatemala offers insights about diabetes, cardiovascular disease care
An extended experience in Guatemala provided a medical student with a look at chronic disease management in a resource-limited setting.
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Neubacher Award recipient aims to give everyone access to reach their potential
Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, M.D., is the 2025 recipient of the Neubacher Award, presented annually to a U-M faculty or staff member, student or alumni who has exhibited leadership in support of the disability community.
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Eleven from Medical School receive Faculty and Staff Awards for 2025
Eleven individuals from the Medical School are among 16 honorees, and one team, from across Michigan Medicine who will be honored Dec. 4 in a ceremony at Michigan Stadium
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Medicine at Michigan magazine: Celebrating 175 years of the U-M Medical School
A special issue of Medicine at Michigan magazine — celebrating the Medical School's 175th anniversary — featuring 175 people who have helped shape our history
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Douglas C. Noll, Ph.D., appointed interim chair of Department of Biomedical Engineering
On Oct. 16, the Board of Regents approved the appointment of Douglas C. Noll, Ph.D., as interim chair of Biomedical Engineering (BME), effective Jan. 1, 2026, while the College of Engineering and Medical School conduct a search for the next chair.
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Dr. Peter Clardy to deliver Woolliscroft Endowed Lecture on October 7
Peter Clardy, M.D., senior staff clinical specialist at Google Health, will deliver the James O. Woolliscroft, M.D. Endowed Lecture in Medical Education from 5-6 p.m. on October 7 in Forum Hall at Palmer Commons.
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Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., appointed chair of Department of Psychiatry
Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Psychiatry and the Daniel E. Offutt, III Professor of Psychiatry in the Medical School, effective Sept. 1. The provost has provided interim approval of these appointments, and they will be reported at the September Board of Regents meeting.
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U-M to celebrate Graduate Medical Education Professionals Day
On Aug. 15, the University of Michigan will proudly join institutions nationwide in celebrating Graduate Medical Education (GME) Professionals Day — a day dedicated to recognizing the remarkable contributions of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support the doctors of tomorrow
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Michigan Medicine receives grant to develop E-learning platform for postdocs
Michigan Medicine’s Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies has earned a Burroughs Wellcome Fund grant to launch an interactive e-learning platform for postdocs looking to submit a K99/R00 NIH career development award. The platform delivers bite-sized, practical grant-writing guidance, accessible anytime via app or web.
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M1s begin journey to becoming doctors at 2025 White Coat Ceremony
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, the University of Michigan Medical School community welcomed 168 new medical students during the 29th annual White Coat Ceremony
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UMMS to welcome new medical students at White Coat Ceremony on July 27
The University of Michigan Medical School will welcome 169 medical students at the 2025 White Coat Ceremony.
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Eighteen from UMMS honored with 2025 Endowment for Basic Sciences Awards
Nine Medical School faculty members and nine research staff members have been recognized for their contributions to teaching and research with Endowment for Basic Sciences (EBS) Awards for 2025. Each of the nine UMMS basic science departments select a winner for each award. This year’s recipients received their awards June 12 during a ceremony in the Medical School.
