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August 11, 2017
Sign of the student times: M-Home houses receive official insignia
Each house has a different color (maroon, purple, hunter green and blue) and one-word phrase that best describes a quality of its namesake (equality, justice, discovery and resilience)
August 03, 2017
The write stuff: U-M medical students learn research, publishing skills
Many students are making an impact by exploring scholarly dissemination — the process of conducting research and sharing their findings
August 02, 2017
Medical School, American Medical Association to co-host student leadership conference
The theme of the Aug. 4-5 conference, which has been planned exclusively by medical students from around the country, is: learn, connect, empower, impact
August 01, 2017
Santiago D. Schnell, D.Phil., appointed interim chair of Molecular and Integrative Physiology
He has been a faculty member in the department since 2008
July 29, 2017
177 new medical students begin their journey at annual White Coat Ceremony
University of Michigan Medical School welcomes its 171st class of medical students today
July 24, 2017
From the pages of Medicine at Michigan magazine: Family Practice
One family’s century-long journey at the University of Michigan Medical School reflects changes in the profession — and in the culture at large
July 21, 2017
David W. Healy, M.B.B.S., appointed assistant dean for continuing medical education and lifelong learning
He is responsible for the institutional advancement and alignment of clinical continuing professional development and CME for Michigan Medicine physicians, regional physicians and alumni
July 20, 2017
AMA Wire: Teaching the leadership skills tomorrow’s physicians will need
In discussing the importance of creating tomorrow’s leaders in medical education, Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D., said physicians should be agents of change in medicine
July 17, 2017
Transforming medical education: U-M scientist changed the way medicine was taught
Frederick Novy’s work had profound effects on a deeper understanding of how germs and bacteria behave, leading to reduced incidents of dysentery, cholera, tuberculosis and more
July 13, 2017
Diversity grant to fund study of medical students’ cultural skills
Many U-M students engage in low-resource settings domestically and around the world, encountering people from many different cultures or backgrounds
July 12, 2017
Prominent diabetes researcher chosen to lead A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute
Medical School professor Charles Burant, M.D., Ph.D., will lead institute’s pursuit of medical discovery
June 30, 2017
Michigan Health Lab: Want to Save on Prescription or Over-the-Counter Drugs? Speak Up
If you feel hamstrung by the high price of medication, here’s what to tell your doctor and pharmacist, plus tips on how to cut out-of-pocket costs
June 15, 2017
Coulombe to lead Cell & Developmental Biology; Pearlman named interim OB/GYN chair
Coulombe to take helm of one of the oldest departments at the University of Michigan; Pearlman has served on the U-M faculty for almost three decades
June 13, 2017
What the Michigan Med School admissions team looks for on applications (Hint: more than grades and test scores)
Applying to medical school is more than a numbers game — personal attributes matter, too
June 12, 2017
Building partnerships: Q&A with Bishr Omary, M.D., Ph.D.
Michigan Medicine Headlines caught up with the new chief scientific officer and executive vice dean for research to discuss his role and vision for the future of the organization’s research enterprise
June 09, 2017
Make Medicare Advantage more flexible to allow value-based care, Med School prof tells Congressional panel
A. Mark Fendrick, M.D., called for Congress to change the “one size fits all” system for co-pays and other cost sharing, to allow for what he called “clinical nuance”
June 08, 2017
Medical student curriculum: Courses teach students clinical skills from Day One
Doctoring, Chief Concern and ICE give students an early glimpse at life as a doctor, and also how the scientific knowledge they are gaining links to clinical care
June 07, 2017
A global health rock star: GHD student didn’t wait for graduation to pursue international interests
A participant in the Medical School’s Global Health & Disparities (GHD) Path of Excellence, Sarah Bell sought opportunities to round out an impressive resumé of international experience
June 06, 2017
What’s in a name? Compassion, generosity helped to build key Michigan Medicine facilities
Brehm, Frankel, Kellogg, Mott, Taubman, Upjohn and Von Voigtlander — these names are forever associated with some of the top education, research and clinical care facilities in the world
May 31, 2017
With $58M grant, U-M researchers will push research and health care forward with community’s help
Michiganders of all ages can make a difference in research as partners and volunteers through the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research
May 31, 2017
Medical student Uchenna Okoro selected for National Institutes of Health fellowship
MRSP is a yearlong enrichment program that provides mentored training to creative, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students at the NIH campus
May 26, 2017
Senior Director for Research Teri A. Grieb, Ph.D., wins President’s Staff Innovation Award
The awards are presented annually to recognize individual staff members or teams whose big ideas and ‘outside The Cube’ thinking help make the university a better, more inclusive community
May 19, 2017
John M. Carethers, M.D., named Distinguished University Professor
DUPs recognize full professors for their exceptional scholarly or creative achievement, national and international reputation, and superior teaching skills
May 12, 2017
Michigan Health Lab: NIH Director to New Doctors: ‘Be Prepared for Rapid Changes’
Francis S. Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, shared words of advice for new medical graduates before speaking during U-M’s commencement weekend
May 12, 2017