July 09, 2020
Education
July 02, 2020
Batter up: Medical School to meet virtually with LCME for first stage of review
As the education, research and clinical ramp-up continues across the medical campus, the previously postponed visit is July 8-9
June 26, 2020
Physician-educator John C. Burkhardt, M.D., Ph.D., named Macy Faculty Scholar
With his fellowship, he will test the effectiveness of an implicit bias-focused educational interventions that incorporate personal provider-level data to advance health equity
June 18, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Medical School taking steps to improve civility in learning environment
UMMS has taken the approach to reduce issues through better reporting mechanisms, discussions in multiple settings, and involvement of leadership
June 16, 2020
Rogel Cancer Center, Medical School award scholarships to 2 medical students
Alison Baskin and Michael Sessine each will receive $50,000 in support of their fourth year of medical school
June 16, 2020
Journal highlights Medical School student government’s role during COVID-19 crisis
Paper outlines curricular changes and challenges experienced by students in the wake of COVID-19, and ways in which student government partnered with administration to offer creative solutions
June 12, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Medical students branch out for final years in curriculum
Their third and fourth years offer learners a personalized educational phase that they can tailor with the help of advisors, mentors and coaches
June 08, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Research opportunities abound for medical students
Whenever the research bug bites, the new medical student curriculum ensures they have a supportive environment to purse this endeavor
June 01, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Competencies help Medical School evaluate the ‘whole’ student
Competencies help teaching faculty and residency directors determine if a student will be a good leader, a good teammate, a critical thinker, or effective in discovery
June 01, 2020
RISE honors 11 teams with COVID-19 Education Innovation Awards
31 proposals came from faculty, staff and learners across Michigan Medicine, School of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, and Center for Inter-Professional Education
May 26, 2020
Learning, in real life: Medical students in ‘driver's seat’ in developing popular pandemic course
With sections on systems response, disparities, epidemiology, PPE, and more, the course delves into many facets of pandemics through the lens of the unfolding COVID-19 crisis
May 21, 2020
LCME virtual visit: Science permeates medical student curriculum
Science is taught every year (not just the first two), with the opportunity to deliver scientific content relevant to the professional and developmental context of the student
May 19, 2020
Agents for change: Student capstone showcase goes virtual
A new Capstone for Impact Showcase 2020 website features information about 120 CFI projects representing nearly 150 graduating UMMS students
May 14, 2020
VIDEO: Follow medical students through their ‘Four Years in Blue’ in new documentary
In the short film, they share stories in their own words, with glimpses into the reality of medical school life as they lived it
May 13, 2020
VIDEO: U-M medical students express gratitude to front-line workers
As one of the students said: “Thank you for inspiring us even more to become future physicians”
May 07, 2020
Erin L. McKean, M.D., appointed assistant dean for student services
She will lead the operations of the many services provided to medical students, including career development, counseling on personal, academic, and professionalism issues, registration, scheduling, student organizations, financial assistance, and navigating the residency match process
May 07, 2020
Medical School to stream virtual graduation ceremony on May 15
UMMS will stream the festivities on the Michigan Medicine YouTube channel at 3 p.m. EDT, but the community can begin celebrating now at commencement.medicine.umich.edu
May 06, 2020
Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D., discusses impact of COVID-19 on clinical education on AMA call
He was joined by the American Medical Association’s chief experience officer; vice president of undergraduate medical innovations; and director of undergraduate medical education and co-secretary of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
May 05, 2020
COVID-19 response: During pandemic, medical students volunteering to ensure that No One Dies Alone
A bedside program that brings comfort to patients who find themselves alone at the end of their lives has been adapted and reintroduced
April 30, 2020
Kathleen L. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., appointed director of the Medical Scientist Training Program
She is a professor of microbiology and immunology and internal medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases
April 30, 2020
Teaching a passion for Class of 2020 student speaker, multiple award recipient
Josh Kurtz will share his experiences when he delivers remarks during the Medical School’s virtual commencement ceremony on May 15
April 27, 2020
Seven faculty, staff receive 2020 Graduate Medical Education awards
All recipients will be honored May 13, either in the University Hospital Towsley Dining Rooms, or during a virtual reception
April 26, 2020
Michigan Today: M-Response Corps faces down crisis
From sorting donated personal protective equipment to delivering groceries to vulnerable populations, members of the M-Response Corps have worked tirelessly to meet an endless stream of pandemic-related needs
April 13, 2020
COVID response: Student volunteers launch services for vulnerable seniors
From regular check-in calls to a newly launched grocery delivery service, members of the M-Response Corps are making sure home-bound senior citizens feel supported
April 07, 2020