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Whether you need to find the best place to live to reduce your commute, you're curious about student organizations at U-M, or you just want some insider tips on uniquely Ann Arbor places to explore, this guide will help!

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Life in Ann Arbor | Michigan Medicine

Listen in as students and trainees in our MD, MSTP, PhD, residency, fellowship, master’s and postdoctoral programs cover the highlights of what Ann Arbor and the surrounding area has to offer.

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    Taking a holistic approach to your health and well-being.

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    Connect with others at the University of Michigan.

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    Plenty of housing is available for those who make their decision to come to Michigan.

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    Ann Arbor is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the United States.

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  • Student Organizations
    Something for everyone

    You don't have to give up what you love when coming to Michigan Medicine. Our campus hosts hundreds of student groups, many of them founded by students. Ranging from socially and academically focused, to service and identity oriented, these groups round out your student experience.

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    For partners and families

    Whether you plan to arrive with a partner, kids, or all of the above, it's easy to feel right at home in Ann Arbor. Michigan Medicine and our family-friendly city are packed with resources to help you get settled and ready to take on your new adventure together.

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    I knew that my transition to Ann Arbor was complete when I found a community to be part of outside of the University. Yes, there are wonderful connections to be made on campus, but there is also a big world outside. Being part of something outside of science and outside of the University can help you un-tunnel your vision."

    Sharena
    PhD student
    Featured News & Stories Portraits of Rajasree Menon, Ph.D., and Weichen (Arthur) Zhou, Ph.D.,
    Department News
    Announcing the promotion of Rajasree Menon, Ph.D., and of Weichen (Arthur) Zhou, Ph.D.
    DCMB is pleased to announce the promotion of Rajasree Menon, Ph.D., to Research Scientist and Weichen (Arthur) Zhou, Ph.D., to Research Assistant Professor
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    Health Lab Podcast
    Simplifying the low-FODMAP diet to help manage IBS
    Researchers try to simplify the low-FODMAP diet in hopes of making it easier for patients to follow without sacrificing effectiveness.
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    Health Lab
    Have a seat, doctor: Study suggests eye level connection makes a difference in hospitals
    When doctors sit at hospitalized patients’ bedsides, it can have a more positive impact than if they stand, a review of data suggests – but a new study seeks to find out for sure.
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    Department News
    Jie Liu, PhD, and Weichen (Arthur) Zhou, PhD, were recognized with a University of Michigan Endowment for Basic Sciences (EBS) award
    Jie Lui, PhD, was recognized with the EBS Research Award and Weichen (Arthur) Zhou, Ph.D., with the EBS Research Award
    Department News
    Congratulations to the EBS Award Winners!
    Congratulations to the EBS Award Winners!
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    Department News
    Joshua Welch, PhD, is awarded a new Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant
    Joshua Welch, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (DCMB) was awarded a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) grant for his project titled: “Atlas-scale Hierarchical Identification of Cell Types and Functions.”