The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) journal recently recognized an article authored by Medical Director, Clinical Simulation Center, Lauryn Rochlen, MD, as an “article of influence” at the 25th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare.

A UMMS professor with long history of collaboration in Brazil used a recent international meeting to reconnect with partners there.

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.

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

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

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.

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

A team of international collaborators is shedding light on a growing global health challenge

A UMMS student is spending much of this year in Brazil for an experience that combines clinical observation with genetics research.

After four years of travel restrictions due, 2024 saw international educational opportunities return to pre-pandemic levels, with more students traveling than at any time since 2016.

Two dozen physicians and leaders from China spent much of October at Michigan Medicine in an immersive training program.

Event recap of the PIBS 25th anniversary celebration

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.

Robin Petroze looks to leverage her partnerships in Rwanda and beyond to expand global health opportunities in her department

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.