Kathy Whitney

VUMC explores strategy to protect Emergency Department providers during COVID-19 pandemic

Policy changes related to telemedicine that were quickly implemented during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) have created opportunities for technology-based clinical evaluation, which serves to protect patients and providers alike, while conserving personal protective equipment (PPE).

Donald Brady, MD, and Amy Fleming, MD, hosted last Friday’s virtual Match Day, where fourth-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students learned where they will do their residencies.

School of Medicine students take part in virtual Match Day

Match Day — and Vanderbilt’s longstanding tradition of gathering fourth-year medical students, their families, friends and faculty together to celebrate — was revamped to accommodate the social distancing measures that have been put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

VUMC named among Top Hospitals for Diversity in nation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center was named among the 2019 Top Hospitals for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org (BDO), an online source of health and wellness information.

Study finds mental health issues top reason Shade Tree Clinic patients visit Emergency Department

In an effort to understand why Shade Tree Clinic patients visit the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Department, the authors of a study found that mental health issues top the list.

Medical students’ research highlighted at symposium

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) Medical Scholars Research Symposium was held Feb. 3 and highlighted the work of eight medical students who spent the 2018-2019 academic year immersed in research under the guidance of faculty mentors.

Dinner and auction set to raise funds for Shade Tree Clinic

The 8th Annual Shade Tree Clinic Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction will take place Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center on Vanderbilt University’s campus.

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