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MSMP student applies prior skills to new field
Dec. 2, 2021—Shane Welsh, a former radiation safety technician, finds his way to VUSM for a Master of Science in Medical Physics by Lexie Little As Shane Welsh sat in Livermore, California, he contemplated whether he should stay. A North Dakota native, he remained unphased by the prospect of moving across the country. But doing so during...
Kenji Nanto sees the magic in imaging
Nov. 18, 2021—A third-year Doctor of Medical Physics (DMP) student finds a career through training at VUSM by Lexie Little Doctor of Medical Physics (DMP) student Kenji Nanto knows the power of an image. Studying diagnostic imaging at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), he grasps information about the amalgamation of particles and processes that eventually create...
Emily Kack ’22 works to address personalized needs with incarcerated populations
Oct. 21, 2021—by David Cohen Emily Kack, Master of Public Health (MPH) ’22, recently partnered with Wellpath health care system for her practicum work. Wellpath provides care to vulnerable populations including those in various levels of correctional facilities. Kack sought to understand the public health needs of incarcerated patients, hoping to create an intake plan designed to...
MGC Where Are They Now? Carly Smith ‘21
Sep. 15, 2021—Perinatal Genetic Counselor Carly Smith, MGC, LCGC helps families along the West Coast by Lexie Little In 2021, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) celebrated the graduation of its first class of genetic counselors. The Master of Genetic Counseling program launched in 2019. Each member of the inaugural class, including Carly Smith, found new jobs...
Rachael Jameson MPH class of ’22 Discusses her Child Policy Research on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Goals for Community Action
Sep. 13, 2021—by David Cohen Rachael Jameson Master of Public Health ’22 conducted a practicum with the Tennessee Department of Health in the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) with Vanderbilt MPH alumnus JW Randolph, (MPH ’18) who serves as the Assistant director. Jameson’s practicum work evaluated Tennessee’s policies around adverse childhood events (ACEs). She developed a toolkit...
MPH students Kristyne Mansilla ’22 and Avi Vaidya ’22 Discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion after attending the Student Leadership Institute’s Annual Forum
Jul. 30, 2021—by David Cohen Vanderbilt Master of Public Health Students Kristyne Mansilla ’22 and Avi Vaidya ’22 recently reflected on their experience in the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Virtual Student Leadership Institute (SLI). The two students were nominated by the Program to join the two-day training session during National Public Health...
Inaugural Master of Genetic Counseling cohort graduates, poised for leadership and innovation
May. 17, 2021—by Emma Mattson “It’s so hard to believe that these last two years have gone by so fast.” That’s MGC graduate and future genetic counselor Gianna Petrelli, one of the five members of the inaugural MGC class who proudly walked across the Vanderbilt commencement stage this weekend. It’s been two years since we welcomed the...
Isaac Schlotterbeck ‘22, Bentley Akoko ‘21, and Sarah Rachal ’20 discuss changing perspectives on public health and adapting to new demands during COVID
Mar. 18, 2021—by David Cohen Master of Public Health students Isaac Schlotterbeck ‘22, Bentley Akoko ‘21, and Sarah Rachal ’20 reflected on their experiences at this one-year anniversary of COVID in the U.S. The three MPH students describe how their perspectives on public health have changed as part of the pandemic. Schlotterbeck and Akoko both completed practicums...
Genetic Counselor Janet Talbert receives prestigious award from the American Thoracic Society for her advocacy for patients with pulmonary fibrosis
Mar. 17, 2021—by Emma Mattson On March 11, Vanderbilt genetic counselor Janet Talbert received the John W. Walsh PAR Award for Excellence for her decades of service to patients with pulmonary fibrosis. “I was really surprised, and I was honored,” Talbert, who joined the Vanderbilt community in December of 2020, said. “When I looked at the past...
Victoria Umutoni’ 21 Discusses her Professional Journey during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 8, 2021—by David Cohen Current Master in Public Health student Victoria Umutoni ’21 is in the Global Health track. She reflected on her practicum and professional outlook in a recent interview. Umutoni had initially planned to travel to West Africa, but had to shift to another internship. Her practicum was with Vanderbilt’s Emerging Infections Program, a...