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Faculty Connect November 2023
Medical School News
Faculty Connect does just that — connects faculty to each other and leadership
For faculty new to the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS), there is a lot to learn and experience during the first year.
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Health Lab
Older adults from distressed communities attend less cardiac rehab after heart procedures
Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
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Health Lab
Free online tool expands anatomical science to the world
The tool, which is free to use, includes photography, videography and virtual reality learning resources from anatomical donors, along with comprehensive lab manuals and interactive files with click-to-reveal testing capabilities.
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News Release
Firearm injury prevention expert and emergency medicine physician Patrick M. Carter, M.D., elected to National Academy of Medicine
This morning, Patrick M. Carter, M.D., was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, or the NAM, which is one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
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Health Lab
TAVR: Less than one-third of patients enter cardiac rehab after heart procedure
The vast majority of people who have a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure do not participate in recommended cardiac rehabilitation, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
News Release
Mary-Ann Mycek, Ph.D., named William And Valerie Hall Department Chair of Biomedical Engineering
The board of regents on Thursday approved the appointment of Mary-Ann Mycek, Ph.D., as the William and Valerie Hall Department Chair of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the College of Engineering (CoE) and U-M Medical School, effective Sept. 1. Mycek has served as interim chair of BME since July 2021.
News Release
Phillip Rodgers, M.D., takes on primary care transformation as new chair of Family Medicine
Puts focus on population-based patient care from birth to end of life, developing core areas of research and training a new generation to lead primary care tomorrow
News Release
Ravi Allada, M.D. to lead Michigan Neuroscience Institute at U-M
A neuroscientist who began his career at the University of Michigan and made important inroads in understanding the mysteries of sleep has returned to Ann Arbor to lead a fast-growing community of scientists studying the brain, nervous system and mind.
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Health Lab
When the patient becomes the student
Lauren’s journey as a physical therapy patient guided her to her career path
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Health Lab
Remote learning during pandemic aids medical students with disabilities
Medical students who reported a disability to their school increased by more than 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study shows.
News Release
Sparrow Health System announces departure of President/CEO James Dover
Sparrow Health System and President and CEO James Dover, who oversaw Sparrow’s much-praised work during the pandemic and its agreement to become part of University of Michigan Health, are announcing Dover’s departure from the system, effective Sept. 15, 2023.
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Health Lab Podcast
Increased Travel Barriers Make it Harder to Access Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service.
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News Release
13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity
There are 13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity.
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Health Lab
Cardiac rehabilitation reduces risk of death years after heart surgery, still underutilized
A Michigan Medicine study finds people who participate in cardiac rehabilitation have a decreased risk of death years after surgery, with a trend towards better outcomes in patients who attend more sessions.
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Health Lab Podcast
How Ants Weed Their Underground Fungus Gardens
Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals.