2016: News Archive
May 24, 2016
Medical School publishes inaugural issue of Michigan Journal of Medicine
Students supplied all of the journal content and, with guidance from faculty, assumed all editorial leadership roles
May 23, 2016
Understanding patient-professional ‘co-production’ key to GME improvement
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation and Medical School host “Accountable Graduate Medical Education: Linking GME to High-value Health Care” conference
May 20, 2016
Two faculty members with Medical School ties named Distinguished University Professors
DUPs recognize full professors for their exceptional scholarly or creative achievement, national and international reputation, and superior teaching skills
May 19, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honorees: 5 U-M physicians lauded for innovation in clinical care
Kevin M. Chan, M.D., Avraham Eisbruch, M.D., Jon A. Jacobson, M.D., Daniel R. Kaul, M.D., and R. Kevin Reynolds, M.D., are among U-M’s top doctors
May 18, 2016
VIDEO: Watch the Medical School’s 2016 Commencement ceremony
Annual rite of passage for new doctors includes remarks by student speaker Elizabeth Michelle Perelstein and former dean James O. Woolliscroft, M.D.
May 13, 2016
University of Michigan joins new National Microbiome Initiative announced today at White House
Funding will boost efforts by U-M scientists to study and train students on how tiny organisms interact in our bodies and the environment
May 12, 2016
Going forth to heal and to lead: U-M Medical School graduates 166 in the 166th class
Ceremony features new school flag designed by student; festivities to be streamed live
May 12, 2016
The day before they become doctors, several Medical School students receive senior awards
Citations honor education, research, and clinical achievement and service; several faculty members also lauded
May 10, 2016
Ann Arbor-raised University of Michigan medical student takes his local education global
Following graduation, Steven Weinberg is bound for a residency at the University of North Carolina, where he hopes to continue global health pursuits
May 06, 2016
Psychiatry professor one of four U-M faculty inducted into National Academy of Sciences
Membership in the NAS is one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States
May 03, 2016
James A. Shayman, M.D., to deliver Distinguished University Innovator lecture
Professor of pharmacology and internal medicine to discuss “Why I Study Rare Diseases” on May 9
May 02, 2016
Medical School professor receives Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award
Associate professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases one of 7 faculty honored for dedication to developing cultural and ethnic diversity at the U-M
April 29, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: Maya M. Hammoud, M.D.
Upon discovering a passion for teaching, the professor of obstetrics and gynecology and learning health sciences began changing students’ lives
April 27, 2016
Medical School merchandise available through M-Den Academic Collection
Ann Arbor-based retailer will give a portion of proceeds to the Medical School to support student scholarships
April 25, 2016
Two Medical School faculty projects honored for innovative teaching methods
A faculty committee selected winning Teaching Innovation Prize projects — which each receive $5,000 — from 45 nominated by students, staff and faculty peers
April 21, 2016
Carol R. Bradford, M.D., appointed UMMS executive vice dean for academic affairs
Otolaryngology department chair, leading head and neck surgeon named to new position focused on educational mission
April 21, 2016
Internal Medicine Chair John M. Carethers, M.D., elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
AAAS convenes leaders from the academic, business and government sectors to respond to challenges facing the nation and the world
April 11, 2016
University, Health System leaders gather to launch new diversity initiative
Six vital strategies to help leaders integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into operations
April 08, 2016
April in Paris: U-M Life Sciences Orchestra plays free French-themed concert on April 24
Vocal and organ soloists join LSO on works by Puccini, Poulenc and Gershwin
April 01, 2016
Michigan Health Lab: For veterans with PTSD, mindfulness training shows promise
Surprising findings suggest mind-body techniques are effective for managing PTSD, but more research is needed
March 31, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: Paula Anne Newman-Casey, M.D., M.S.
Her post-college experiences heightened her awareness of not only the local need for volunteer work, but also the global need for it
March 29, 2016
Anna Suk-Fong Lok, M.D., named assistant dean for clinical research in the Medical School
Lok is responsible for leading and implementing recommendations from the research board of directors to transform the clinical trials enterprise of the academic medical center
March 18, 2016
Doctor destiny: U-M medical students learn where they’re headed next at Match Day
Annual tradition of residency matching brings suspense and surprise
March 18, 2016
Medical School faculty member named 2016 Distinguished University Innovator
James A. Shayman, M.D., honored for his innovative work in treating lysosomal storage diseases
March 17, 2016