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March 20, 2018
Medical School receives high marks in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings
In new lists of America’s Best Graduate Schools, the Medical School ranked 15th among research-based medical schools and 7th for training primary care physicians
March 16, 2018
Match Madness: U-M medical students learn their fates at annual Match Day event
Virtually all of them (99.4 percent) matched to a residency program on their shortlist, despite intense and growing national competition for a limited number of training spots
March 16, 2018
CPR Saturday: Wolverine Pathways students learn lifesaving skills and discuss careers in medicine
Program partners the U-M with families, schools, and the communities of Detroit, Southfield and Ypsilanti to provide learning experiences that help students succeed in school, college and careers
March 15, 2018
Two days of March madness: Game day (March 15) and Match Day (March 16)
In her monthly message to Michigan Medicine, Executive Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Carol R. Bradford, M.D., compares the excitement on campus for the Wolverines and our medical students
March 14, 2018
Family Medicine faculty member Jean M. Malouin, M.D., MPH, passes away
She maintained a family medicine continuity practice at Briarwood Family Medicine for more than 20 years, specializing in women’s health and care of transgendered patients
March 13, 2018
U.S. Surgeon General to speak at U-M on opioid epidemic and how better partnerships can improve Americans’ health
All are welcome to register to attend or watch online March 22
February 21, 2018
Partnerships based on trust, built to last: Global REACH 2016-17 annual report
The publication details many projects and milestones from the past year, including new grants, valuable student educational experiences, and meaningful research with overseas collaborators
February 21, 2018
UMMS M.D./Ph.D. student awarded prestigious Gates Cambridge Trust scholarship
Warren Pan will pursue a Master of Philosophy degree in medical science (clinical biochemistry) in the lab of Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, M.D.,
February 16, 2018
Edward L. Bove, M.D., to step down as chair of Cardiac Surgery; Richard L. Prager, M.D., named interim chair
Bove elevated cardiac surgery from a division to a department, and has facilitated substantial growth in all clinical areas
February 15, 2018
Culinary Medicine elective: Cooking in thyme with patients in mind
Medical students focus on developing skills needed to provide practical and sound advice to patients about what foods to choose, why they are important, and how to eat them
February 15, 2018
Medical School professor member of team awarded first interprofessional exchange (IP-X) grant
Caroline R. Richardson, M.D., part of five-member team that will focus on interprofessional diet and lifestyle approaches for patients with co-occurring obesity, diabetes, and hypertension
February 12, 2018
Two Medical School faculty selected to receive Power Award
Honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the betterment of women through their leadership, scholarship or other ways in their professional life
February 12, 2018
Executive Vice Dean for Research Bishr Omary, M.D., Ph.D., named AGA VP, future president
Founded in 1897, the American Gastroenterological Association is involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology
January 31, 2018
U-M will hold “hackathon” for health communication, with help from Sanjay Gupta and family
Application is now open for participation in marathon event March 23-25, focused on innovation for sharing information in times of crisis and beyond
January 23, 2018
Medical School associate dean tackles difficult discussions with patients on new AMA podcast
Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D., hosting first season of American Medical Association’s “Doc Talk”
January 16, 2018
Former U.S. surgeon general Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., MBA, to serve as 2018 Commencement speaker
Murthy, who served as the nation’s doctor from 2014-17, has led the way in medical education, social action and health care dialogue
January 08, 2018
Second Clinical Simulation Center to benefit learners at all levels
The new 7,500-square-foot space allows current and future health care professionals a chance to prepare for real-world scenarios and rehearse new medical procedures
January 08, 2018
Know Your Leaders: Q&A with David J. Brown, M.D.
Headlines recently caught up with the head of OHEI to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus and the challenges and successes Michigan Medicine has experienced
January 08, 2018
Two Medical School faculty named to new interprofessional leadership fellows cohort
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Carrie L. Bell, M.D., and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Jaynee A. Handelsman, Ph.D., represent the Medical School in the new IPL fellows class
December 26, 2017
2017 Dean's Awards: Education Honorees (with video)
Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Pre-Clinical Teaching recipient Jennifer N. Stojan, M.D., MHPE; Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching recipient Zachary N. London, M.D.; and Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Education recipients Kate F. Barald, Ph.D., and Michael J. Shea, M.D.
December 19, 2017
2017 Dean's Awards: Community Service Honorees (with video)
Global Community Service Award recipients Vladimir M. Ognenovski, M.D., and Mark E.P. Prince, M.D.; and Local Community Service Award recipients Sheila M. Marcus, M.D., and Margaret A. Riley, M.D.
December 15, 2017
Coalition seeks to increase transparency on life science career prospects
Nine U.S. research universities, including the University of Michigan, and a major cancer institute form the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science
December 13, 2017
2017 Dean's Awards: Research Honorees (with video)
Basic Science Research Award recipients Anthony Antonellis, Ph.D., and Peter K. Todd, M.D., Ph.D.; Clinical Research Award recipient Daniel J. Clauw, M.D.; Health Services Research Award recipient M.E. Michele Heisler, M.D., MPA; Innovation and Commercialization Award recipients Shaomeng Wang, Ph.D., and Kevin R. Ward, M.D.; and Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Award in Biomedical Research recipient Peter Arvan, M.D., Ph.D.
December 12, 2017
Surgeons cut opioid prescriptions dramatically, with no increase in pain
Guidelines developed from gallbladder patient data and interviews form the basis of a new effort to right-size opioid prescribing for many operations
December 11, 2017