2023: News Archive
September 28, 2023
Michigan Medicine learners using augmented reality to improve care for patients with diabetes
Dr. Alton Johnson, Jr. is developing Mi-VEST, a wearable teaching tool that uses augmented reality
September 26, 2023
Eight Medical School labs recognized for energy efficiency in International Freezer Challenge
Participants earned points by taking any combination of actions in these areas: good management practices, temperature tuning, unit retirements, upgrades and unplugs; cutting-edge practices; and freezer and sample inventories
September 22, 2023
Mary-Ann Mycek, Ph.D., appointed chair of Department of Biomedical Engineering
She had served as interim chair of BME, a joint department in College of Engineering and the Medical School, since July 2021
September 21, 2023
Louito C. Edje, M.D., MHPE, FAAFP, appointed senior associate dean of medical education
She comes to U-M after serving as a professor of medical education and family and community medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and College of Medicine, where she also is associate dean for graduate medical education
August 24, 2023
Phillip E. Rodgers, M.D., FAAHPM, appointed chair of Department of Family Medicine
He is a leading national expert in payment and care delivery innovation in palliative care, and he has provided substantial leadership and expertise to numerous national stakeholders
August 23, 2023
Ravi Allada, M.D., appointed executive director of Michigan Neuroscience Institute
He returns to the University of Michigan after serving as professor and chair of the Department of Neurobiology at Northwestern University
August 21, 2023
Andrew G. Shuman, M.D., FACS, and Gifty Kwakye, M.D., M.P.H., appointed assistant deans
Shuman is an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Kwakye is the Arthur W. Fleming, M.D. Research Professor and clinical associate professor of surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery
August 21, 2023
Elizabeth Harry, M.D., appointed Chief Wellness Officer for Michigan Medicine
She is an expert in clinician well-being and will lead a group that aims to elevate the well-being of individuals and groups across the organization
August 08, 2023
The right questions: Student paper helps learners take an ethical approach to educational experiences abroad
A new student-authored paper in Academic Medicine aims to help students prepare to embark on international educational experiences in low-resource settings
July 28, 2023
13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity
The system is based upon compiling current resident and recent alumni satisfaction rates, as well as reputation data and objective data
July 23, 2023
From needed tools to helpful tips: Medical School welcomes 165 members of incoming Class of 2023
They were welcomed warmly by Medical School leadership, and they embarked on their journeys with plenty of advice given to help them thrive and excel during all four (or more) years
July 14, 2023
Andrew W. Tai, M.D., Ph.D., appointed assistant dean for early medical education
He will oversee the pre-clinical medical student education program and work closely with the Office of Admissions and the Office of Health Equity and Inclusion to develop robust pre-matriculation and pathway programs for the Medical School
July 12, 2023
New podcast features ‘The Fundamentals’ of research at Michigan Medicine
The show examines what drives researchers and makes the U-M Medical School such a great place to do biomedical research
June 20, 2023
Deborah R. Berman, M.D., appointed Medical School assistant dean for admissions
A professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, she has served as interim assistant dean for admissions since July 2021
June 15, 2023
188 Medical School faculty members earn promotions during 2023 cycle
The Board of Regents on May 18 approved the promotions, which take effect Sept. 1
June 12, 2023
Medical School honors ‘quadruple threat’ in celebration of Joseph C. Kolars, M.D., MACP
As he steps down from his role as senior associate dean for education and global initiatives, the longtime educator also reflects on his career in a Q&A session
May 18, 2023
Daniel E. Michele, Ph.D., named chair of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
He had served the department as interim chair since September 2021
May 12, 2023
Medical School Class of 2023 celebrates endings, transition to new beginnings at Commencement
162 graduates persevered through a global pandemic that has changed medical education, and they are now prepared to go forth as leaders and change agents in health care
May 11, 2023
Celebrating three generations of female doctors in one family
A graduating medical student, her mother and her grandmother create a legacy of third-generation women physicians
April 27, 2023
From Boston to Ann Arbor, and back: Doctor-to-be, Graduation Awards honoree excited for future
The Medical School community is invited to attend the annual Commencement ceremony May 12 in Hill Auditorium. It also will be livestreamed at: https://youtu.be/fLbGpMJOsDg
April 20, 2023
Ruma Banerjee, Ph.D., named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Membership is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of science and the arts
April 10, 2023
Posting for health literacy and environmental health: Student groups finalists for Ono award
The projects — one to foster health literacy in historically marginalized communities, the other to incorporate environmental health into medical training — were finalists for an Inauguration Poster Session Award
April 05, 2023
Medical student Nikki Trupiano receives Student Award for IPE Innovation and Excellence
She was presented the award during annual University of Michigan Health Professions Education Day
March 21, 2023
Six receive Graduate Medical Education Awards for 2023
The recipients will be honored during a virtual reception on May 1
March 17, 2023