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

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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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    Drawn to Michigan

    An inside look at the unique experiences and aspirations of students and trainees at the University of Michigan Medical School.

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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 doctors drawn looking at big oversized lungs
    Health Lab
    The most effective prevention method for complications post lung transplant
    Out of the two most common treatments for chronic lung allograft dysfunction, a condition that can form after lung transplantation that has no treatment, a study from University of Michigan Health found that cyclosporine is not as effective as tacrolimus in preventing the condition.
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    Research News
    Alexey Kamenskiy, PhD to Present “Biomechanical Implications of Aging in Elastic and Muscular Arteries” Apr 15
    Alexey Kamenskiy, PhD to Present “Biomechanical Implications of Aging in Elastic and Muscular Arteries” Apr 15
    Ratajczak
    Research News
    Mariusz Z. Ratajczak MD, PhD, DSci, d.hc, will present “Hematopoiesis revolves around the primordial evolutional rhythm of innate immunity and purinergic signaling – a journey to the developmental roots” Feb 18
    Mariusz Z. Ratajczak MD, PhD, DSci, d.hc, will present “Hematopoiesis revolves around the primordial evolutional rhythm of innate immunity and purinergic signaling – a journey to the developmental roots” Feb 18, 2025
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    Department News
    DATA for drug discovery and treatment assessment: DATA Center 2025 Spring Meeting
    On April 10, 2025, the Center for Data-Driven Drug Development and Treatment Assessment (DATA), an NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC), held its third Spring meeting, in Ann Arbor, MI. Hosted at the University of Michigan (U-M), DATA creates and fosters scientific partnerships between industry, government, and academia, focusing on drug discovery that is based on data and tools such as modeling, AI and machine learning.
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    Health Lab
    Drug candidate successfully treats atherosclerosis, fatty liver disease in large mammals 
    A compound that was previously found to treat severe fatty liver disease also reduces atherosclerosis, a primary driver of cardiovascular death, in non-human primates. The drug candidate was developed at the University of Michigan.
    Aromolaran
    Research News
    Ademuyiwa Aromolaran PhD, FHRS, FAHA, will present “Fatty Diet and Atrial Fibrillation Cellular Mechanisms” Jan 21
    The next M-BoCA Virtual Seminar will be Tuesday, January 21st, from 12-1pm, featuring speaker Ademuyiwa Aromolaran PhD, FHRS, FAHA. Dr. Aromolaran will present “Fatty Diet and Atrial Fibrillation Cellular Mechanisms”.