2016: News Archive

March 16, 2016
Eva Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., to be honored at national Physician of the Year Awards
She will receive the Clinical Excellence Award, which recognizes physicians who exemplify excellence in clinical medical practice

March 16, 2016
U-M Medical School again ranks among the best in the nation for graduate training programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks UMMS fourth for primary care, 11th among research schools, and in the top tier in five specialties
March 09, 2016
Two Medical School faculty members named Interprofessional Leadership Fellows
Inaugural cohort will pursue projects to build their capacity as interprofessional educators, as well as effective leaders and change agents

March 07, 2016
What should University of Michigan medical researchers study next? You can help decide
New WellSpringboard.org site combines crowdsourcing and crowdfunding
March 07, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: Henry D. Appelman, M.D.
Since joining the U-M faculty in 1969, he has enjoyed a distinguished career as an educator who has impacted multiple learner groups

March 07, 2016
Spotlight on Innovation: How students are transforming medical education at Michigan
In American Medical Association’s AMA Wire blog post, medical student Jesse Burk-Rafel discusses U-M’s ongoing curriculum transformation
March 04, 2016
Medical School offers “Mini Med School” on surgery
Series of six weekly lectures on “Updates in Surgery” begins April 12

February 29, 2016
UofMHealthBlogs.org: Medical School faculty bring unique perspectives to Rare Disease Day
An accidental geneticist, developer of a new drug, and genetic counselor share their stories on this rare Leap Day

February 26, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: Eric R. Fearon, M.D., Ph.D.
Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Award in Biomedical Research honors giant in the field of carcinogenesis, specifically colorectal cancer
February 19, 2016
David J. Brown, M.D., named associate VP and associate dean for health equity and inclusion
An associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology, he had served as interim VP and interim associate dean since January 2015

February 16, 2016
Houses of History: New M-Home monikers honor notable figures from past
Namings honor notable and admired professionals who made significant contributions to medical education and the fields of medicine or public health

February 11, 2016
James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., to serve as 2016 Medical School Commencement speaker
Former UMMS dean will speak to the graduating Class of 2016 at May 13 ceremony
February 09, 2016
Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., former chair of Human Genetics, to receive Power Award
The honor is bestowed annually on individuals who demonstrate scholarship, leadership, and support of women faculty

February 04, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: Masada (Musty) Habhab
For the past five years, she has served the Medical School’s largest department — working with 750 faculty in 12 subspecialities, from allergy and immunology, to rheumatology

February 03, 2016
UofMHealthBlogs.org: How worried should you be about Zika virus?
U-M Medical School virologist offers perspective on brain-affecting infection

February 03, 2016
Breaking the brain’s garbage disposal: New study shows even a small problem causes big effects
Rare find in two Turkish children leads to discovery about autophagy

January 28, 2016
Two Medical School faculty join interprofessional curriculum workgroup
Team will help to develop a curricular map for IPE across the University’s health sciences schools
January 27, 2016
Leaving rounds for research: U-M’s newest BSSP scholar ‘fascinated’ by discovery
Biological Sciences Scholars Program is developing a new generation of leaders in biomedical research at the University of Michigan

January 21, 2016
U-M medical student edits medical ethics journal issue; many UMHS teams contribute
Publication is guest-edited by second-year student Trisha Paul, and includes students, faculty and staff in the UMHS Patient- and Family-Centered Care Program

January 21, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: Cristen J. Willer, Ph.D.
Recipient of the Basic Science Research Award, she is demonstrating how genetics can be used to understand the biology of complex diseases
January 21, 2016
Eight Medical School faculty honored by EBS for excellence in teaching
Annual luncheon celebrates classroom teaching, mentoring and leadership in the basic sciences
January 14, 2016
Giving it up for DUPs — Medical School honors 23 distinguished faculty
Display highlights faculty who have been honored for great contributions to the University and nation
January 11, 2016
Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford to deliver Health Sciences MLK Day lecture
Jan. 18 address is part of the University’s 2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium, “#WhoWillBeNext”

January 11, 2016
Music to thaw the ice: U-M Life Sciences Orchestra plays free concert on Jan. 24
Nordic composer Sibelius featured during his 150th birthday celebration
January 07, 2016