Nashville
M2 Harrison Thomas leads the race
May. 19, 2022—Second-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine medical student Harrison Thomas served as this year’s Shade Tree Trot 5K Run/Walk director, leading an effort to raise $46,500 for the student-run free clinic By: Lexie Little Harrison Thomas felt a tug in his right hip as he raced past Southeastern Conference opponents on a cross country course....
Achieving a dream: M4 Alex Brito matches into neurology
Mar. 31, 2022—Alex Brito will graduate from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine on May 13, 2022, before beginning residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts By: Lexie Little Alex Brito woke with a start. Light streamed through the window as the sun bounced off limestone buildings artfully lining Parisian streets, the windmill of the Moulin Rouge...
Student volunteers learn, lead during winter weather
Jan. 20, 2022—As a winter weather crisis crept across Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students responded to needs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center by Lexie Little The news coverage continued. Snow blanketed the mid-state as temperatures plummeted. Cars sat stranded on ramps and side roads as ice crackled across asphalt. Sidewalks likewise proved treacherous. Restaurants...
International man of community: First Kurdish VUSM student on what makes Nashville home
Oct. 20, 2021—A “lucky” string of events leads Amad Amedy to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine by Lexie Little Sitting at Barcelona Wine Bar and Restaurant in the Edgehill Village neighborhood, M1 Amad Amedy feels an evening breeze filtrate through the open-air patio. As he peruses the tapas listings, the humid air density and smell of café...
M2 Eki Olumese and VUMC leaders speak at ceremony to unveil Vivien Thomas Way
Apr. 8, 2021—by Emma Mattson An April 7th celebration unveiled Nashville’s newest street sign: Vivien Thomas Way. The street’s name was changed this spring from “Dixie Place,” an old moniker of the Confederacy which had lingered on Vanderbilt’s campus for decades. VUSM leaders and members of the Committee to Rename Dixie Place spoke at the outside ceremony,...
Pop-up teaching kitchen gives Vanderbilt medical and nursing students a new perspective on patient nutrition
Feb. 11, 2020—by Emma Mattson “When we come across cases of food insecurity, we want to help, but we just don’t know how.” That’s Sarah Rachal, a third-year medical student at Vanderbilt. Like many other Vanderbilt students, Rachal volunteers at Shade Tree Clinic, a primary care clinic run by Vanderbilt medical students that provides comprehensive health care...
Top 5 Places to Run Near Vanderbilt
Apr. 19, 2019— 1. Belmont + 12 South loop -probably our most popular run 2. Capitol Hill and Downtown Bridges -the capital mall is beautiful this time of year and there are 3 bridges spanning the Cumberland with great views 3. McCabe Park -easy 2.8-mile loop with a nice golf course in the middle 4. Shelby Bottoms/East...
Fall Hike with Wilderness Med Society
Nov. 26, 2018—by Peety Karampreet Vandy med students enjoyed some fall foliage and wonderful company this November when the Wilderness Med Society hosted a day hike at South Cumberland State Park! They went on a moderate-difficulty 9.6-mile hike on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. The trail featured beautiful waterfalls and red and orange fall hues. Wilderness Med even provided...
Hiking through Medical School
Oct. 1, 2018—by Sydney Rooney As a medical student, it’s easy to get bogged down in work. That being said, Vanderbilt does a good job encouraging our wellness and letting us know it is important to exercise both our body and our mind. The weather in Nashville in the summer is so sunny that it’s great to...
Nashville 2018: A Year in the Life
Apr. 30, 2018—MSTP students Brad Reinfeld and Rachel Brown share a selection of monthly activities showcasing Nashville’s vibrant food, music, and culture. There is a lot more to Nashville than just country music and cowboy hats. Read their Nashville 2018: A Year in the Life post on the MSTP blog and visit medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp to learn more about the Medical Scientist Training Program. photo by...