School Of Medicine
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Rodgers honored for service to VUSM, students
Hundreds of students gathered this week at a reception honoring Scott Rodgers, M.D., and his 10 years of service to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Read MoreNov 20, 2014
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Vanderbilt University and Medical Center take steps to ensure continued vibrancy and growth
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the institution is embarking on a process to reconfigure Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a not-for-profit academic medical center that is financially distinct from the university. The move will give the medical center increased financial independence while preserving and growing the collaboration that has resulted in Vanderbilt's research, education and medical excellence. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Vanderbilt University and Medical Center Announce Steps to Strengthen Future
Today, Vanderbilt University announced the institution is embarking on a process to re-configure VUMC as a not-for-profit academic medical center that is financially distinct from Vanderbilt University. The two organizations will remain tightly woven together by mission, academic programs, and the respected Vanderbilt name. Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice… Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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VUSM students land Sarnoff Foundation awards
Two Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students are among 11 individuals nationwide to receive Sarnoff Foundation Medical Student Research Fellowship awards for 2014-2015. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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‘White matter’ behaves differently in children with dyslexia
Trans-institutional neuroimaging research at Vanderbilt finds that the brain may be structured differently in children with dyslexia. Read MoreOct 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt students travel to Washington, D.C., for science policy event
Vanderbilt students explored the opportunities and challenges of setting policy on federal issues and advocacy related to science, technology, engineering and math during a two-day immersion event last week in Washington, D.C. Read MoreOct 27, 2014
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Members named to Academic Strategic Plan committees
Two committees tasked with fleshing out key initiatives in Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan are now staffed and ready to begin work. Read MoreOct 27, 2014
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New faculty: Dugan explores complexities of Alzheimer’s
Laura Dugan strives to bring breakthroughs in neuroscience research and the aging brain together. Read MoreOct 20, 2014
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DeBaun’s Levi Watkins Lecture highlights the power of purpose
Throughout his career in medicine, Michael R. DeBaun, M.D., has found moments to fight the status quo. Read MoreOct 16, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s DeBaun to deliver annual Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture
Michael R. DeBaun, M.D., J.C. Peterson Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Vanderbilt, will be the keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture. Read MoreOct 9, 2014
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VUSM student lands AMA Foundation award
Anna Garcia, a fourth-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student, has received a Physicians of Tomorrow award from the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation. Read MoreOct 9, 2014
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VUSM’s history of diversity efforts commemorated
It has been nearly 50 years since the first black student entered Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), and Vanderbilt has come a long way since then. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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New Medical Faculty 2014
View a complete list of new School of Medicine and School of Nursing faculty for 2014. Read MoreSep 30, 2014
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Virtual conference EDUCAUSE 2014 open to Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt IT, the Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning and Vanderbilt School of Medicine will host the 2014 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference’s Virtual Conference Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at several locations across campus and the medical center. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Student-run Shade Tree Clinic debuts ophthalmology service
When the Shade Tree Clinic first opened its doors in 2005 the patients received primary care services in the compact space of a cramped doublewide trailer. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Listen: Elders save and share wisdom in Vanderbilt interdisciplinary study
Life-changing lessons learned from seniors in the Wisdom of the Elders program will be on display at Sarratt Student Center Sept. 26. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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These Doctors Mean Business: Med school graduates contributing in non-clinical roles
While patient care is an important part of the careers of the majority of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduates, some find that they can make the greatest leadership contributions in non-clinical roles. “The solid foundation that these graduates have received in the art and science of medicine allows them… Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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AMA meeting set to explore medical education’s evolution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host representatives from the country’s leading medical schools next week to discuss one of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) top initiatives — accelerating change in medical education. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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AOA Honor Medical Society elects VUSM student to board
Richard Latuska, a third-year student at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, was elected to the National Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society as a student director. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Meet Rivka Ihejirika, a third-year medical student from Los Angeles
Rivka Ihejirika is a third-year medical student from Los Angeles. She is the recipient of the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship and the James Edward Holloran Scholarship, established by the Class of 1980. Read MoreSep 17, 2014