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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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Get access to all of the resources and services available to you.

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  • People raising their hands cheering Health & Wellness

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

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  • Students at the Capstone for Impact event Building Your Community

    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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    Building your community
    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
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    Path forward for glioblastoma treatment
    Experts in brain cancer outline current discoveries and offer a path of hope for glioblastoma treatment
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    Health Lab Podcast
    Period Poverty and the Need to Make Menstruation Products Easier to Access
    A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”.
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    Health Lab
    Family travels over 1,000 miles for son’s heart transplant
    Family travels over 1,000 miles for son's heart transplant and ongoing heart care
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    Health Lab
    Opinion: Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life
    An end-of-life care specialist discusses the shortfalls of hospice care coverage for people with dementia, using the experience of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter as examples.
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    Health Lab
    Stem cells improve memory, reduce inflammation in Alzheimer’s mouse brains
    Researchers improved memory and reduced neuroinflammation in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggesting another avenue for potential treatment.
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    Department News
    Anthony Rosenzweig's lab is awarded one of three national AHA Center grants
    Anthony Rosenzweig's lab is awarded one of three national AHA Center grants