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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
University of Michigan Medical School graduates look to the future (with video)
The Class of 2017 is a diverse group of scholars representing 33 states; eighty-five women will graduate and 89 men
May 08, 2017
Medical School prepares to celebrate its 167th class of graduates
In addition to officially becoming physicians, members of the Class of 2017 have the honor of graduating during the University of Michigan Bicentennial
May 05, 2017
Medical School featured in Chronicle of Higher Education story on interprofessional education
Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D., quoted in piece about how some institutions that teach doctors, health-information specialists, nurses, therapists, and other health workers have embraced a model that gathers them in teams
May 03, 2017
Creating a shared vision: Q&A with David A. Spahlinger, M.D.
Michigan Medicine Headlines caught up with the president of the U-M Health System and executive vice dean for clinical affairs to look back on his first 16 months on the job and to take a closer look at his vision for the future
May 02, 2017
Today’s students, tomorrow’s leaders: Curriculum teaches future doctors how to lead
Graduates leave the program fluent in five leadership competencies: leading yourself, communicating and influencing others, building teams, problem solving and impacting systems
May 01, 2017
Auto pioneer’s family helps U-M turn tragedy into discovery with promise to match donations up to $5M
Bipolar disorder research program newly named for Heinz C. Prechter seeks to build on a decade’s worth of scientific advances
April 25, 2017
Asheesh Bedi, M.D., to lead new sports medicine center, MCHAMP
The Michigan Center for Human Athletic Medicine and Performance will advance research, education and clinical care efforts in athletic performance and the prevention and treatment of sports injuries
April 24, 2017
Michigan Health Lab: Virtual humans help aspiring doctors learn empathy
Delivering bad news in a caring way — and coping with a patient’s reaction — is a key skill for doctors. Intuitive technology is helping medical students learn the best approaches
April 24, 2017
Two Medical School buildings recognized for energy reduction in statewide competition
W.K. Kellogg Eye Center and Medical Science Research Building III led their respective categories in the Michigan Battle of the Buildings
April 21, 2017
Bishr Omary, M.D., Ph.D., named chief scientific officer, executive vice dean for research
In his new role as CSO, he will work closely with key stakeholders to develop and implement a robust strategy to foster excellence in biomedical research and clinical translation
April 20, 2017
Medical School Chief Concern Course wins prestigious Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize
CCC encourages students to engage in largely analytic thinking while honing their skills to interpret patients’ symptoms and connect them to patterns of disease
April 19, 2017
From the NICU to medical school: An ‘outrageous’ idea that’s saved thousands of babies
It took Robert Bartlett, M.D., and his colleagues more than a decade of persistent research before their lifesaving innovation reached patients such as Hannah Cheriyan
April 19, 2017