School Of Medicine
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13 cross-college collaborative projects win TIPs funding
Thirteen interdisciplinary projects, ranging from cellular processes and smart cities to global health care issues, have been selected as the 2016 awardees of the Trans-Institutional Program (TIPs) initiative. Read MoreJun 2, 2016
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Congressional caucus briefed on health disparities among boys and men
Vanderbilt professor Derek Griffith spoke at a recent Washington forum on the health of men and boys sponsored by two congressmen and the American Psychological Association. Read MoreMay 26, 2016
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The Chronicle of Higher Education: Building a Better ‘Bridge’ to the Ph.D.
The Fisk-Vanderbilt Master's-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program, which supports minority STEM graduate students, is the subject of a feature story in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read MoreMay 19, 2016
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Williams to lead physician-scientist training program
Christopher Williams, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, was recently named associate dean for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Physician-Scientist Education and Training Program (PSTP) and director of the Medical Science Training Program (MSTP). Read MoreMay 19, 2016
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School of Medicine graduates urged to make positive impact
From the minute students accept entrance into Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) they have made many life-changing choices. As they navigate medical school and make decisions about the kind of doctors they want to be, the choices continue to mount. Read MoreMay 19, 2016
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Free symposium on autism, neuroscience and perceptual thinking
“Neuro-diverse: A Symposium on Autism, Neuroscience and Perceptual Thinking” and an associated evening lecture – both free and open to the public – will take place on the Vanderbilt campus Monday, May 23. Read MoreMay 18, 2016
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Founder’s Medalists honored at Vanderbilt Commencement
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos awarded the top scholars from each of the university’s undergraduate and professional schools Friday, May 13. Read MoreMay 13, 2016
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Vanderbilt University honors 24 as emeriti faculty
Twenty-four retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 13, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 13, 2016
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Commencement 2016
Elizabeth Ennis, Graduate School, Gregory LaChaud, School of Medicine, and Amy Bonau, School of Nursing, are among those taking part in Commencement exercises on Friday, May 13. Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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School of Medicine student to take part in ethics fellowship
Maria de Lourdes Ladino, a third-year student at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been chosen as one of 14 medical students to take part in Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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School of Medicine seeking small group facilitators for 2016-17
The Vanderbilt School of Medicine seeks to recruit and train interested faculty to serve as small group facilitators for the 2016-17 academic year. Read MoreMay 11, 2016
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Grundy to lead Health Professions Advisory Office
College of Arts and Science Dean Lauren Benton has announced that Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration Michelle M. Grundy will become director of the Health Professions Advisory Office July 1. The office provides guidance to undergraduate students interested in attending health professions graduate schools. Read MoreMay 11, 2016
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Search launched for director of Vanderbilt Brain Institute; Emeson to serve as interim
A national search will be launched this fall for the Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today. Current VBI Associate Director Ron Emeson will begin a term as interim director effective July 1. Read MoreMay 9, 2016
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Faculty awards honor clinical, teaching, research excellence
Less than a week has passed since the reorganization that separated Vanderbilt University from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) became effective April 29, but early signs are very positive, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of VUMC and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said Tuesday during his Spring Faculty Meeting and Awards Program. Read MoreMay 5, 2016
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Academy for Excellence in Teaching
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Academy for Excellence in Teaching inducted five new members at its recent annual Educator Recognition Dinner. Read MoreMay 5, 2016
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Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning announces student prizes
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning has announced this year’s recipients of its prizes for digital innovation by an undergraduate student and by a graduate or professional student. Read MoreMay 2, 2016
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Ehrenfeld to direct VUSM’s education research program
Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, associate professor of Anesthesiology, Biomedical Informatics, Surgery and Health Policy, has been named director of education research for the Office of Health Sciences Education. Read MoreApr 28, 2016
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Shade Tree Trot 2016
Last Saturday’s Shade Tree Trot and benefit dinner raised a record amount — more than $58,000. Read MoreApr 28, 2016
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VUMC research staff can earn master’s degree through MLI program
Are you interested in earning a master’s degree while working full-time at Vanderbilt? The Masters of Laboratory Investigation Degree Program is now accepting applications for the upcoming academic year through June 30. Read MoreApr 21, 2016
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Marnett named dean of basic sciences for School of Medicine
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today that Lawrence J. Marnett will be named dean of basic sciences in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine at the time of the legal separation of the university and Medical Center. Read MoreApr 14, 2016