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University of Michigan Health campus
December 06, 2022

University of Michigan Health named a 2022 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital

In order to achieve the distinction of “true excellence,” hospitals must meet the nation’s toughest standards for safety and quality

Brent C. Williams, M.D., MPH
November 08, 2022

A fierce advocate for health equity: Brent Williams’ legacy extends into the community and around the world

Few at Michigan Medicine have engaged with, worked alongside, and accomplished more on behalf of the region’s most vulnerable

Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D.
October 27, 2022

Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D., receives prestigious AAMC teaching award

The honor recognizes faculty members who have distinguished themselves in medical student education, and are considered gifted teachers

Zaneta Nikolovska-Coleska, M.S., Ph.D., associate dean for graduate and postdoctoral studies
October 20, 2022

Zaneta Nikolovska-Coleska, M.S., Ph.D. appointed associate dean for graduate and postdoctoral studies

She is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership for the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Medical School’s graduate, postbaccalaureate, and postdoctoral programs

U-M NAM Inductees 2022
October 17, 2022

Five faculty members, four from Medical School, elected to prestigious National Academy of Medicine

The group was recognized for their contributions to a broad range of topics, including cardiovascular disease, epidemiology, hepatology, health inequities, and anesthesiology informatics and clinical research

Laurel E. Moore, M.D., and Kanakadurga Singer, M.A., M.D.
October 13, 2022

Laurel E. Moore, M.D., and Kanakadurga Singer, M.A., M.D., appointed assistant deans for faculty

Both will provide oversight of appointments, promotions and advancement, and serve as advocates for faculty in the Medical School and University

Michigan Medicine hotline
October 04, 2022

Student-led research shows effectiveness of Michigan Medicine COVID triage hotline

Based on reported symptoms, potential exposure, and risk factors determined, 34% of callers were forwarded to a registered nurse; the rest were redirected to web resources

Daniel T. Chang, M.D.
September 22, 2022

Board of Regents approves Daniel T. Chang, M.D., as chair of Department of Radiation Oncology

Prior to returning to Michigan, he spent his entire academic career at Stanford, most recently as the Sue and Bob McCollum Professor

Medical Science Building I
September 22, 2022

Where renovation meets celebration: Refurbished Med Sci I space to welcome Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics

DCMB is preparing to host a 10th anniversary symposium on Sept. 29 at the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building

DCMB 10th anniversary symposium
September 15, 2022

September 29 symposium to celebrate Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics’ 10th anniversary

Holden Thorp, Ph.D., editor-in-chief, Science Family of Journals, will deliver the 8th Annual Gilbert S. Omenn Lecture, followed by a moderated Q&A and a panel discussion

Doximity Residency Navigator rankings
September 02, 2022

Doximity Residency Navigator results: 13 Medical School programs ranked in the top 10 nationwide

The tool designed to assist medical students with making informed residency-related decisions; it also aims to provide transparency to applicants throughout the residency match process

Anthony Rosenzweig, M.D., inaugural director of Institute for Heart and Brain Health
August 29, 2022

Medical School establishes Institute for Heart and Brain Health; Anthony Rosenzweig, M.D., is inaugural director

The mission for the institute is to become the world’s premier research institute discovering the root causes of heart and brain disease, determining how these organs communicate with each other, and developing the treatments of tomorrow

Medical School incoming Class of 2022
July 24, 2022

Climbing that Hill for the first time: 168 medical students take the stage, begin journey at Michigan

When the incoming Class of 2022 becomes doctors, they will remember where it all started

Santa J. Ono, Ph.D.
July 13, 2022

Board of Regents appoints Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., as president-elect of the University of Michigan

He is an experienced vision researcher whose pioneering work in experimental medicine focuses on the immune system and eye disease

Debra F. Weinstein, M.D.
June 30, 2022

From the pages of Medicine at Michigan magazine: The Future of Medical Education

As the new executive vice dean for academic affairs, Debra Weinstein, M.D., talks about her vision for medical education, the biggest lessons of the pandemic, and the surprising career she might have chosen if she hadn’t gone into medicine

Michigan Medicine logo
June 24, 2022

A message from Michigan Medicine leadership on U.S. Supreme Court ruling

U-M Health remains committed to providing high-quality, safe reproductive care for patients, across all their reproductive health needs

Aditya S. Pandey, M.D.
June 16, 2022

Aditya S. Pandey, M.D., appointed chair of Department of Neurosurgery

He is a professor of neurosurgery, radiology, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in Medical School, and he also serves as surgical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center

Michele S. Swanson, Ph.D., and Margaret L. Dobson, M.D.
June 16, 2022

Board of Regents approves appointments of two Medical School faculty to interim leadership roles

Michele S. Swanson, Ph.D., will become interim associate dean for graduate and postdoctoral studies; Margaret L. Dobson, M.D., is now interim chair of the Department of Family Medicine

June 16, 2022

Global health research training program to continue, expand following NIH Fogarty grant

The Northern Pacific Global Health fellowship program, a collaboration among five U.S. universities, including U-M, and a slate of international partners, has provided experiences for more than 200 trainees in the last decade

Paige Manz
June 08, 2022

Paige E. Manz, MBA, appointed to Medical School leadership team as academic chief of staff

As leader of the Academic Affairs administrative team, she will oversee, coordinate and facilitate workflow, lead projects, staff selected committees, and coordinate leadership forums, among other activities

Congratulations script
June 03, 2022

233 Medical School faculty members earn promotions during 2022 cycle

The Board of Regents on May 19 approved the promotions, which take effect Sept. 1

White Coats for Planetary Health logo
May 31, 2022

Promoting planetary health: U-M Medical School students, administrators partner on climate issues

Among the latest efforts: A public report card on medical schools’ efforts to tackle climate change

2022 U-M Medical School Commencement
May 13, 2022

Class of 2022 — ‘I hear compassion, I hear courage, I hear passion, I hear leadership’

On May 13, graduates and their families and friends celebrated a return to Hill Auditorium and its hallowed stage, which 162 students traversed to receive their diplomas and become doctors (with VIDEO)

Devika Bagchi
May 11, 2022

Graduation Awards honoree, M.D./Ph.D. to be, eager to serve vulnerable populations

Devika Bagchi is one of 162 medical students who will participate in Medical School Commencement, which returns to Hill Auditorium on May 13 for an in-person program for the first time since 2019

David J. Bradley, M.D., Fulbight Scholar for 2022-23
April 27, 2022

Professor of Pediatrics David J. Bradley, M.D., receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Rwanda

He will be a lecturer and clinical teacher at the University of Rwanda starting in summer 2022 as part of a project to develop cardiovascular education programs in the country

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