2017: News Archive
March 29, 2017
Tradeline: Transformation to exclusively digital library frees up space for Michigan Medical School
The Medical School engaged in a comprehensive project formation effort, aligning the goals of the new curriculum with the programming and planning needs to determine the most effective design
March 28, 2017
Two Medical School faculty members elected to governance committee
Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) is the executive arm of the University of Michigan’s faculty governance system
March 27, 2017
‘Stumbling Blocks’ bicentennial exhibition to tackle U-M’s history, look to future
‘New Approaches to the Ethics of Biomedical Research’ will be staged in Kresge Commons green space on medical campus
March 23, 2017
Omenn Distinguished University Professor lecture to focus on bridging science and policy world
Titled “Proteins, Policy, and Paths Less Travel'd: My Career as a Physician-Scientist,” the talk will begin at 4 p.m. March 28 in the Amphitheatre on the second floor of the Rackham Building
March 22, 2017
Michigan Medicine Headlines: The evolution of Michigan Medicine
In 1848, the board of regents appropriated $3,000 for the establishment of a “laboratory” — a precursor to the U-M Medical School. Over the next 170 years, the medical campus and its impact on health care would grow exponentially
March 17, 2017
May I have the envelope, please?
U-M medical students learn their residency destinations during annual celebration
March 16, 2017
Michigan Health Lab: Drug and alcohol problems linked to vet suicides, especially in women
Veterans already have an increased risk of suicide; those with substance use disorders or mental health conditions are in particular need of help, a new study asserts
March 14, 2017
Medical School again ranks among the top 10 in research and primary care
U.S. News and World Report ranks U-M fifth for primary care, ninth among research schools, top tier in five specialties
March 09, 2017
Opioids before surgery mean higher costs, more problems more likely afterward
Research suggests that patients and physicians should be aware of opioid use before elective operations such as hysterectomy and bariatric surgery
March 02, 2017
Michigan Medicine Headlines: Paths allow medical students to pursue what ‘makes their heart beat’
Co-curricular with the new medical student curriculum, the Paths of Excellence program gives students the opportunity to pursue interests and areas of passion
February 28, 2017
From the pages of Medicine at Michigan magazine: Rethinking crash-test dummies
U-M trauma experts are helping car manufacturers create safer vehicles for today’s drivers
February 25, 2017
Muslim Medical Student Association Q and A: Ask a Muslim
This effort is an example of how we can initiate productive conversations about what makes each of us unique and distinct, and appreciate those differences
February 22, 2017
Michigan Medicine enjoys a Global REACH
There are hundreds of Medical School faculty engaged in collaborative research with colleagues and counterparts overseas in nearly every country
February 22, 2017
Looking to the future with EVPMA/Dean Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D.
Michigan Medicine leader says organization needs to continue to define how patient care, research and education missions all work together to drive advances in health care
February 21, 2017
A message from Medical School leadership: Supporting global inclusivity
We recognize this is a difficult and uncertain time for many, and we share deep concern for the members of our community who may be impacted by these changes in immigration policies
February 21, 2017
Sachin Kheterpal, M.D., named associate dean for research information technology
He is responsible for establishing the vision and strategy to effectively use information technology to advance the research mission
February 20, 2017
Magnet recognized: Michigan Medicine earns nursing’s highest honor
Only 6 percent of U.S. hospitals earn the coveted honor, given to organizations that meet rigorous standards for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice
February 17, 2017
University of Michigan’s Bicentennial: Celebrating William Henry Fitzbutler, M.D.
The Medical School’s first African-American graduate, Fitzbutler was a champion of diversity, equality, and social justice
February 17, 2017
Dr. Francis Collins to serve as 2017 Medical School Commencement speaker
Director of the National Institutes of Health, he is a physician-geneticist noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and his leadership of the international Human Genome Project
February 06, 2017
Two with Medical School ties to receive prestigious campus women’s award
Sofia D. Merajver, M.D., Ph.D., and Sioban D. Harlow, Ph.D., will receive the Sarah Goddard Power Award at Feb. 8 ceremony
February 06, 2017
Over $2 million in funding announced for biomedical innovations across the State of Michigan
MTRAC for Life Sciences Innovation Hub, based at U-M Medical School, awards annual funding to 11 project teams
February 02, 2017
Michigan Medicine Headlines: Medical student curricular transformation takes shape
Beginning today, a series of Headlines stories will examine aspects of the ongoing curriculum transformation and what the changes mean for students, Michigan Medicine and health care
January 24, 2017
Two from Medical School named U-M Interprofessional Leadership Fellows for 2017-18
ILF program is designed to build capacity of interprofessional educator/scholars, so they can be effective leaders and change agents
January 23, 2017
Distinguished University Professor Gilbert S. Omenn, M.D., Ph.D., to deliver lecture on March 28
Recently appointed DUPs typically offer an inaugural lecture during the first or second full year of their appointments
January 09, 2017