2019: News Archive
July 27, 2019
Future doctors start their journey at annual White Coat ceremony
Medical School welcomes 177 new learners that comprise its 173rd class of medical students
July 25, 2019
Medical School mourns loss of Lena M. Chen, M.D, M.S., rising star of health care and health policy research
Physician-scientist at Michigan Medicine and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System also advised federal health policy leaders
July 18, 2019
Two Medical School faculty members named Distinguished University Professors
John Z. Ayanian, M.D., MPP, is the Alice Hamilton Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Healthcare Policy, and Anna Suk-Fong Lok, M.D., is the Dame Sheila Sherlock Distinguished University Professor of Hepatology and Internal Medicine
July 18, 2019
Medical School appoints new chair of Human Genetics, interim chair of Microbiology and Immunology
Anthony Antonellis, Ph.D., is chair of the Department of Human Genetics, effective Aug. 1, and Bethany B. Moore, Ph.D., is interim chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, effective July 1
June 20, 2019
Marschall S. Runge, M.D.., Ph.D., reappointed as executive vice president for medical affairs, dean of the Medical School
His new term was approved by the Board of Regents and will last from July 1 until June 30, 2025
June 20, 2019
Medical School appoints new chair of Radiology, interim chair of Neurology
Vikas Gulani, M.D., Ph.D., is chair of the Department of Radiology, and Ronald D. Chervin, M.D., M.S., is interim chair of the Department of Neurology, both effective July 1
June 03, 2019
Symposium to explore climate change and health
June 15 event on the University of Michigan campus will explore the impact that climate change will have on the health of future patients and people worldwide, and also advance the study of behavior change and the psychology behind climate change
May 29, 2019
NPR feature: How U-M Medical School and others are teaching students about treating pain
The Association of American Medical Colleges recently honored Michigan and three other schools for their innovative work in training the next generation of doctors about pain treatment and addiction
May 24, 2019
Rogel Cancer Center and Medical School award scholarships to 3 medical students
The initiative, funded as part of a $150 million commitment from Richard and Susan Rogel, supports fourth-year medical students interested in establishing a career in cancer research
May 24, 2019
M@M Today: 150 years at University Hospital
From 20 beds in a converted house to a nationally recognized system of care: How the University of Michigan has influenced medical history
May 16, 2019
Three Medical School faculty promoted to new leadership posts
Michael W. Mulholland, M.D., Ph.D., is senior associate dean of clinical affairs; Justin B. Dimick, M.D., MPH, is chair of the Department of Surgery; and Michelle S. Caird, M.D., is interim chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
May 13, 2019
Rogel Cancer Center names 14 inaugural Rogel Scholars
Recipients will receive $50,000 per year for three years, with potential for additional support
May 09, 2019
The future of health care: 164 students graduate from U-M Medical School
The 169th graduating class demonstrates leadership and impact in many unique ways
May 07, 2019
164 to become 169th: Commencement week has arrived for Medical School graduates
Physician, epidemiologist, public health expert, U-M alumnus (Class of 2007) and 2018 Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, M.D., Ph.D., will be the featured speaker
May 07, 2019
Desire to help others drives four-time graduation award recipient
Lynze R. Franko is one of 18 senior students who will be honored May 9 at the annual Graduation Awards Luncheon, the opening act for the school’s Commencement ceremony later in the day
April 09, 2019
U-M team wins STAT Madness virtual science tournament
The team, led by Susan Shore, Ph.D., includes faculty, staff and students from otolaryngology, physiology and biomedical engineering
April 05, 2019
The magic of flute: U-M Life Sciences Orchestra presents a free concert on April 14
Flute soloist David J. Brown, M.D. helped found the LSO nearly 20 years ago
April 02, 2019
Medical School offers “Mini Med School” series on oncology
Registration now open for 18th year of popular public program; series begins April 18
March 29, 2019
Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., appointed interim chair of Department of Human Genetics
She previously served as the department’s chair from January 2005 through December 2015
March 15, 2019
Open the envelope, learn your future: Match Day suspense ends for U-M medical students
Residency destinations revealed for Michigan Medical School graduating students
March 14, 2019
Four Medical School faculty members recount their residency match day
Michigan Medicine faculty members recall their own experiences and share advice for U-M’s Class of 2019
March 12, 2019
Medical School shines in 2020 U.S. News and World Report rankings
In compilation of best graduate schools, the U-M is the No. 6 institution for training primary care physicians and is No. 16 nationally among research medical schools
March 08, 2019
Kirk J. Brower, M.D., appointed chief wellness officer, faculty director of new Wellness Office
The Michigan Medicine Wellness Office provides centralized coordination, development and implementation of programs and initiatives designed to improve and support wellness on campus
February 22, 2019
Michigan Health Blog: Think this flu season Is bad? Flash back 100 years
The 1918-19 flu pandemic killed millions. What can it teach us about preventing the spread of infections today?
February 22, 2019