VUSM Feature

Class Day 2024 in Langford Auditorium VUSM’s annual Class Day recognizes members of the graduating class for outstanding academic achievement, service, research, and leadership. VUSM faculty and fellow students celebrated the following recipients of school and departmental awards on Thursday, May 9, 2024: The Albert Weinstein Prize in… Read More

Almost Alumni Luncheon opening remarks from Dean Jeffrey Balser, MD, Ph.D. (Photo: Anne Rayner) Each spring, Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Affairs alongside Vanderbilt University School of Medicine recognizes outstanding faculty members for their contributions to student medical education, as voted upon by graduating M4s VUSM faculty, staff, and students celebrated the… Read More

Muktar Aliyu, MD, DrPH, MPH, is director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) and professor of Health Policy and Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He holds the Endowed Directorship in Global Health. VIGH facilitates the expansion and coordination of global health research, technical assistance and training initiatives at VUMC. Read More

Loyce Pace, assistant secretary for global affairs within the United States Department of Health and Human Services, delivered the 2024 Satcher Lecture on Feb. 28 at Light Hall. Introduced by Dr. Adriana Bialostozky, associate professor of pediatrics, and second-year M.P.H. candidate Stacey Riddick, Pace spoke on global health diplomacy and… Read More

In its 10th year, Curriculum 2.0 continues to innovate, this time through the creation of FCC Launch Week. By: Kyra Letsinger The vision of Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine is simple: to shape a future in which all persons reach their full health potential. Read More

David Stevenson, PhD, MS, professor of Health Policy, has been named chair of the Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, effective Oct. 1. Stevenson began serving as interim chair in July, succeeding former chair Melinda Buntin, PhD. He has been a member of the Department of Health… Read More

As part of 2023 Commencement, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Master of Genetic Counseling program presented sevreral faculty awards. Congratulations to the honorees. Excellence in Mentoring:  Katherine Anderson Presented to a faculty member who embodies personal and professional mentorship of genetic counseling students, this year’s Excellence in… Read More

The Vanderbilt Youth Sports Health Center recently collaborated with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to offer an online CPR and AED training course to help schools be more prepared for emergencies that arise. There are more than 8 million high school athletes in the United States,… Read More

In honor of Women in Medicine Month, we asked leaders throughout Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to tell us about a woman in medicine who has impacted their lives. Dr. Leah Acosta, Associate Professor of Neurology and Chapman College mentor, celebrates her grandmother.  Leah Acosta, MD, MPH, FAAN Associate… Read More

In celebration of Women in Medicine Month, we asked leaders throughout VUSM to tell us about a woman in medicine who has impacted their lives. Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education Donna Rosenstiel honors Dr. Dorothy Whipple. Donna Rosenstiel Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education A physician who influenced… Read More