Lianlian Lei, Ph.D., quoted in Parents story: Nearly 1 in 4 Adults Are in the ‘Sandwich Generation’—Here’s What That Really Means for Families

On Sunday, July 26, the University of Michigan Medical School community welcomed 183 new medical students during the 30th annual White Coat Ceremony

For most physicians, learning to recognize swollen joints begins in the classroom. Students study anatomy, learn examination techniques, observe experienced clinicians, and gradually gain experience examining patients during medical school and residency. For Ibtissam Gad, MD, a clinical assistant professor in Michigan Medicine's Division of Rheumatology, one limitation stood out. Learners often had relatively few opportunities to practice distinguishing subtle swelling by touch, and asking patients whose joints were already painful to undergo repeated examinations wasn't ideal for anyone involved.

Many young adults may be entering adulthood without the practical skills needed to manage their own health care, suggests a national C.S. Mott Children's Hospital poll.

A Q&A with Dr. Howard (Surgeon) and Dr. Seeley (researcher) about microdosing GLP-1 drugs answering common questions about the risks, what it entails and more.

Nurses represented by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council (UMPNC) ratified a tentative, three-year agreement with the University of Michigan Health.  

Bob and Debbie Merion are helping share mindfulness-based stress reduction with patients in Michigan Medicine's Integrative Family Medicine Program.