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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.

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

  • Get support
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    Connect with others at the University of Michigan.

  • Find your community
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    Plenty of housing is available for those who make their decision to come to Michigan.

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

  • Find out why
    • 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."

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    PhD student
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    Department News
    The Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (DCMB) welcomes Alan Phlipot as its new Chief Department Administrator
    Please welcome Alan Philpot as our new DCMB Chief Department Administrator (CDA), succeeding Mary Freer, who is retiring at the end of the year.
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    Health Lab
    Refining tools that spot risk of violence in young adults in urban ERs may save lives
    Half of young adult patients treated in emergency departments in three urban hospitals across the country reported experiencing violence either as a victim or aggressor, including firearm violence, in the six months prior to seeking treatment, according to a University of Michigan study.
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    Office of Research
    Cassie Wong Appointed Senior Director for Research in the Medical School Office of Research
    Cassie Wong named the Senior Director for Research in the Medical School Office of Research, effective December 1, 2024.
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    Minding Memory
    Greenspace and Late-Life Cognitive Decline
    In this episode Matt and Lauren will speak with Dr. Marcia Pescador Jimenez, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University whose research focuses on understanding the relationship between exposure to green space and health outcomes (including hypertension and cognitive measures). Emerging research has shown that midlife risk factors may delay or even prevent the onset of dementia later in life - among these include physical activity and social interaction. It’s not a stretch to imagine how a person’s environment may impact behaviors such as physical activity. For instance, there are places that lack sidewalks and parks that make exercising exceedingly difficult. Among environmental epidemiologists, there is growing interest in understanding how the built and natural environment influence our behaviors that, in turn, influence our health. We encourage you to listen to this episode while on a walk outside!
    Cancer Aware
    Pets and Cancer Patient Outcomes in the LGBT Community
    In recent years, researchers have been studying the relationship between pets and overall cancer patient health outcomes. Today we talk with University of Michigan investigators Dr. Nina Francis-Levin, Ph.D., MSW, and Dr. Jess Francis-Levin, Ph.D. who are taking a closer look at this relationship within in the LBGT community.
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    Office of Research
    2024 Research Annual Report Released
    Medical School releases 2024 Research Annual Report