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July 02, 2020
Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami M.D., named interim director of Services for Students with Disabilities
Michigan Medicine, Student Life partnership to enhance awareness of University diversity, equity, and inclusion and disability initiatives
July 02, 2020
Batter up: Medical School to meet virtually with LCME for first stage of review
As the education, research and clinical ramp-up continues across the medical campus, the previously postponed visit is July 8-9
June 26, 2020
Physician-educator John C. Burkhardt, M.D., Ph.D., named Macy Faculty Scholar
With his fellowship, he will test the effectiveness of an implicit bias-focused educational interventions that incorporate personal provider-level data to advance health equity
June 19, 2020
Office for Health Equity and Inclusion to host June 30 panel discussion on film, “Just Mercy”
Start watching the film at 5 p.m. (or anytime), and then join the panel discussion at 7:30 p.m.
June 18, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Medical School taking steps to improve civility in learning environment
UMMS has taken the approach to reduce issues through better reporting mechanisms, discussions in multiple settings, and involvement of leadership
June 16, 2020
Rogel Cancer Center, Medical School award scholarships to 2 medical students
Alison Baskin and Michael Sessine each will receive $50,000 in support of their fourth year of medical school
June 16, 2020
Journal highlights Medical School student government’s role during COVID-19 crisis
Paper outlines curricular changes and challenges experienced by students in the wake of COVID-19, and ways in which student government partnered with administration to offer creative solutions
June 16, 2020
VIDEO: Michigan Medicine community recognizes Juneteenth during special event
Participants observed a moment of silence and kneeled for 8 minutes, 46 seconds
June 15, 2020
$30M gift to establish the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute at the University of Michigan
Gift will accelerate discovery and innovation in diabetes research in pursuit of life-changing therapies
June 14, 2020
‘The time is now’: More than 1,400 join Black Medical Association virtual peaceful protest
BMA executive board members Rachel O’Reggio and Donovan Inniss, both M1s, led the effort to get the Michigan Medicine community engaged and working toward dismantling systemic racism; they felt that “the time is now” to make their voices heard
June 12, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Medical students branch out for final years in curriculum
Their third and fourth years offer learners a personalized educational phase that they can tailor with the help of advisors, mentors and coaches
June 09, 2020
‘It is time to rise up’: Faculty, staff, learners share perspectives during town hall
Michigan Medicine event one of many where community members gathered to mourn, speak and learn about racial inequalities; click through for videos of other campus events, including the Black Medical Association virtual peaceful protest
June 08, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Research opportunities abound for medical students
Whenever the research bug bites, the new medical student curriculum ensures they have a supportive environment to purse this endeavor
June 01, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Competencies help Medical School evaluate the ‘whole’ student
Competencies help teaching faculty and residency directors determine if a student will be a good leader, a good teammate, a critical thinker, or effective in discovery
June 01, 2020
Laboratory reactivation: What’s it like in BSRB?
Research lab specialist Renee Beardslee offers comments on what it’s like to work in the building, in these early days of research reactivation
June 01, 2020
RISE honors 11 teams with COVID-19 Education Innovation Awards
31 proposals came from faculty, staff and learners across Michigan Medicine, School of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, and Center for Inter-Professional Education
June 01, 2020
A stark reality: A message from Michigan Medicine executives
“Together, our medical school and health system community stands with President Schlissel and the entire University of Michigan, in saying we need to bring about change”
May 28, 2020
VIDEO: Safe, trusted health care — Michigan Medicine, here for you now and always
Today, even during a global pandemic, you can count on our expert, compassionate health care teams — the Leaders and Best — to provide care for you and your family
May 26, 2020
Learning, in real life: Medical students in ‘driver's seat’ in developing popular pandemic course
With sections on systems response, disparities, epidemiology, PPE, and more, the course delves into many facets of pandemics through the lens of the unfolding COVID-19 crisis
May 26, 2020
Brian J. Zink, M.D., in Washington Post: Five myths about emergency rooms
Americans take it for granted that high-quality emergency care is always there whenever they need it; numerous misconceptions persist about these key cogs in our health-care system
May 21, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Science permeates medical student curriculum
Science is taught every year (not just the first two), with the opportunity to deliver scientific content relevant to the professional and developmental context of the student
May 19, 2020
Agents for change: Student capstone showcase goes virtual
A new Capstone for Impact Showcase 2020 website features information about 120 CFI projects representing nearly 150 graduating UMMS students
May 18, 2020
Jacqueline S. Jeruss, M.D., Ph.D., appointed associate dean for regulatory affairs
She will assist faculty and staff in understanding relevant regulations, institutional policies, and other professionally accepted standards that impact the activities and reputation of the Medical School
May 15, 2020
Not on stage, but instead on screens, U-M medical students graduate virtually
Honored speaker tells Class of 2020: “As physicians, we are truly, truly blessed; there is no other profession like it”
May 14, 2020