Faculty meeting highlights VUSM achievements
May. 29, 2014—Despite a challenging health care landscape, Vanderbilt University Medical Center continues to advance the highest-quality patient care, train the next generation of physician leaders and push forward the frontiers of biomedical science. That was the message delivered by Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, Wednesday...
Zic to pass baton on leadership of VUSM Admissions
May. 22, 2014—Over the past eight years as Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s associate dean for Admissions, John Zic, M.D., estimates he’s made about 2,000 phone calls to let prospective medical students know they’ve been admitted. Personally delivering the good news has been one of his favorite aspects of the time-consuming job. John Zic, M.D. Many thought...
VUSM teaching award renamed to honor Billings
May. 22, 2014—Since 2003, the CANDLE Award has been presented to clinicians who make a significant impact on the education of students at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. This year the award was renamed the F. Tremaine Billings Jr., M.D. Award for Clinical Teaching, in memory of Billings’ dedication to medical students. F. Tremaine Billings Jr., M.D....
Classmates unite to create medical scholarships
May. 22, 2014—Whether it’s former classmates or perfect strangers coming together to support a great cause, there is no denying that there is strength in numbers. Classmates of David Freedy, who died in 1992, are raising funds for a School of Medicine scholarship in his memory. The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) Class of 1993 is...
VUSM clinical care course lands award
May. 15, 2014—Co-directors of the new Continuity Clinical Experience course are, from left, Morgan McDonald, M.D., Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, Heather Ridinger, M.D., and Jennifer Green, M.D., MPH. (photo by Carin McAbee) The Continuity Clinical Experience (CCX), an initiative of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Curriculum 2.0, was recently selected as the Association of American Medical Colleges...
School of Medicine graduates ready to make positive impact
May. 15, 2014—The School of Medicine Class of 2014 gathers for a group photo following last week’s Commencement ceremony. (photo by Anne Rayner) At last week’s Commencement, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2014 was charged with focusing on developing relationships with their patients and stepping up as leaders in their profession while making a...
Founder’s Medals awarded at Vanderbilt Commencement
May. 9, 2014—The 2014 Vanderbilt Founder’s Medalists are (l-r): Peter Attwater, Sarah Scott, Susannah Morris, William Marks, Cecilia Page, Debra Perrone, Kasey Hill, Mae Mosley, Kristin Bater and Amanda Palmer. Not pictured is George Williford, Founder’s Medalist for Oratory. (Vanderbilt University) This year’s top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools were honored with Founder’s Medals...
Vanderbilt University honors 20 as emeriti faculty
May. 9, 2014—(Vanderbilt University) Twenty retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 9, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. James E. Auer, senior lecturer, emeritus Auer was the founding director in 1988 of the Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies’ Center...
Gift creates one home for Medical School class photos
May. 8, 2014—Ryan McGrath, left, Mitch Odom and fellow Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students rounded up photos of graduating classes dating back to the 1800s. (photo by Anne Rayner) For decades, the composite photos of Vanderbilt UniversitySchool of Medicine graduating classes could be found spread all around the Medical Center. Some were framed and hung, while...
Prominent scientist, respected administrator Susan Wente named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
Apr. 28, 2014—Susan R. Wente (Vanderbilt University) After an extensive national search, Susan R. Wente, a distinguished biomedical scientist who has served as associate vice chancellor for research at Vanderbilt for the past five years and currently leads the academic strategic planning process across the entire institution, has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs,...