Jessica Pasley

March 20, 2014

Virtual reality simulator hones eye surgery skills

Virtual reality environments are a common feature used in the aviation industry to train pilots, and now they’re also proving to be a very effective tool in educating the next generation of ophthalmological surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Jessica Pasley
March 13, 2014

VUSM student elected to board of nation’s largest LGBTI association

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Kristen Eckstrand, Ph.D., was recently elected to the board of GLMA, the largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health care professionals in the world. She is the first student to hold an at-large board position since the organization was founded in 1981.

By Jessica Pasley
March 13, 2014

Upcoming events bring crucial support to Shade Tree Clinic

The Shade Tree Trot has come a long way since it sauntered onto Nashville’s 5K scene in 2004.

By Jessica Pasley
February 27, 2014

Volunteers exemplify compassion, commitment

Fran Hardcastle still recalls her first volunteer experience — selling papers on Palm Sunday to benefit the Junior League Home for Crippled Children.

By Jessica Pasley
February 27, 2014

VUSM readies for immersive phase of new curriculum

With initial implementation of Curriculum 2.0 well underway, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) is focusing on plans for the Immersion Phase, which comprises the final two years of the program.

By Jessica Pasley
February 13, 2014

Elective program expands education in new directions

This semester Vanderbilt University School of Medicine introduced a new Evening Elective Program designed for medical and nursing students, residents and fellows with the goal of developing well-rounded health care professionals.

By Jessica Pasley
February 6, 2014

Riley president-elect of physicians’ organization

Wayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, clinical professor of Medicine with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and adjunct professor of Healthcare Management with the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, is president-elect of the American College of Physicians (ACP).
By Jessica Pasley
January 31, 2014

Vanderbilt ophthalmologist offers tips for healthy eyes in winter

By Jessica Pasley
January 30, 2014

Orthoptist association honors Vanderbilt’s Biernacki

The American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) recently presented Ronald Biernacki, associate in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Vanderbilt, the Lancaster Award, the highest award an orthoptist can receive.
By Jessica Pasley
January 23, 2014

Altruistic donor chain enhances transplant options

Thanks to a series of altruistic donations that began in Colorado, three people who were waiting for a kidney received a life-saving transplant, including a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Jessica Pasley
January 16, 2014

At the Clothes Closet, every donation matters

Peggy Buchanan, who runs the Vanderbilt Clothes Closet, has hundreds of stories. As the lead guest service representative for Hospital Guest Services, she has helped her share of patients and visitors.
By Jessica Pasley
January 9, 2014

UCLA Nursing School dean set for MLK lecture

Courtney H. Lyder, N.D., Sc.D., dean of the UCLA School of Nursing, is set to deliver the keynote address during the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Monday, Jan. 20.
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