Ehrenfeld to direct VUSM’s education research program
Apr. 28, 2016—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. Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH Appointed in January, Ehrenfeld said he has worked with nearly 40 faculty members on developing, piloting and implementing various education research projects. “There...
VUMC research staff can earn master’s degree through MLI program
Apr. 21, 2016—The Masters of Laboratory Investigation Degree Program is now accepting applications for the upcoming academic year through June 30, 2016. (Vanderbilt University) 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. The...
Shade Tree Trot set for April 23
Apr. 14, 2016—The eighth annual Shade Tree Trot is set for Saturday, April 23. Organizers are hoping to attract nearly 1,000 participants for the 5K fun run/walk to raise money for the Shade Tree Clinic. The free health center is run by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) and provides care for acute and chronic illnesses, social...
Marnett named dean of basic sciences for School of Medicine
Apr. 14, 2016—Lawrence J. Marnett (Vanderbilt University) 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Marnett is University Professor of...
VUSM town hall focuses on diversity, inclusion
Apr. 7, 2016—André Churchwell, M.D., speaks at the School of Medicine’s recent town hall on diversity, inclusion and health care disparities. (photo by Susan Urmy) The number of black students applying to medical schools across the country is decreasing. Of particular concern is the reduced number of black males going into medicine. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine...
Lipstein to give AOA Ed Hollaran Lecture April 11
Apr. 6, 2016—Steven Lipstein (image courtesy of BJC HealthCare) The Vanderbilt School of Medicine Flexner Deans Lecture Series and Alpha Omega Alpha will present the 2016 AOA Ed Hollaran Lectureship at noon on Monday, April 11, in Light Hall, Room 208. Steven Lipstein, president and chief executive officer of BJC HealthCare and a member of the National Academy of Medicine, will discuss...
Sealy wins first faculty diversity award; five others recognized
Apr. 1, 2016—Linda Sealy (center) is greeted by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (left) and chair of the Faculty Senate Richard Willis (right) after Sealy won the first Joseph A. Johnson Jr. Distinguished Leadership Professor Award (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Linda Sealy of the School of Medicine is the first recipient of the Joseph A. Johnson Jr. Distinguished Leadership...
Churchwell to discuss ‘Creativity and Applied Physics’ April 11
Mar. 28, 2016—Dr. André Churchwell (Vanderbilt University) Dr. André Churchwell, senior associate dean for diversity affairs at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, will share his personal insights on the role of art in all of its creative forms and its relationship to applied physics in the solution of humankind’s medical woes when he delivers the next installment...
Medical students’ residency locations revealed at Match Day
Mar. 24, 2016—At last week’s Match Day, graduating School of Medicine student Eric Rafla-Yuan reacts after learning that he’s headed to UC San Diego Medical Center for his residency in Psychiatry. (photo by Anne Rayner) Since entering Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2012, Ashlee Hurff Arteaga has served as president of her class each year, which...
Watkins, Neuzil named VUSM Distinguished Alumni
Mar. 17, 2016—The late Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., and Kathleen Neuzil, M.D., MPH, have been named the 2016 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. The pair will be honored during VUSM’s 2016 Reunion festivities, Oct. 20-22. The Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus Award is the highest honor awarded...