2023: News Archive
October 24, 2023
U-M neuroscientist Huda Akil, Ph.D., wins National Medal of Science
Nation’s highest scientific honor awarded for her discoveries about the roots of emotions, depression, pain and addiction in brain biology
October 23, 2023
Faculty Connect does just that — connects faculty to each other and leadership
Series of social gatherings designed to bring together and engage faculty with a common interest or experience in a relaxed and conversational setting
October 17, 2023
Thirteen receive Faculty and Staff Awards for 2023
More than 200 nominations came in, and all of the nominees deserve praise and thanks for all they do for Michigan Medicine
October 09, 2023
Emergency medicine physician Patrick M. Carter, M.D., elected to National Academy of Medicine
Members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health
October 09, 2023
Finding the ‘Joy in Medicine’: Michigan Medicine earns silver award from American Medical Association
The award highlights demonstrated competencies in commitment, assessment, leadership, efficiency of practice environment, teamwork and support
October 05, 2023
Dean’s Lecture events focus on inflammation and its effect on disease (with photo gallery)
Steven Holland, M.D., director of the Division of Intramural Research, and chief of the Immunopathogenesis Section at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discussed “Anticytokine Autoantibodies: Hiding in Plain Sight”
October 03, 2023
New $81M NIH grant will help U.S. answer urgent need for better dementia care
National Dementia Workforce Study will survey those who work in homes, hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities and nursing homes, yielding data to improve care and inform policy
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