Kathy Whitney Archive — Page 1 of 25

June 11, 2024

2024 Chancellor Faculty Fellows selected

Each fellow holds the title for two years, receives $40,000 per year to support their work, and meets with their cohort to exchange ideas, build a broader intellectual community and engage in academic leadership development.

By Kathy Whitney
June 10, 2024

Office of Outpatient Referral Assistance announces leadership appointments 

The office ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate medical attention and optimizes uncompensated care delivery through case reviews and determinations that have dramatically increased over the last four years.

By Kathy Whitney
Text-heavy graphic featuring a portrait of Kim McKinney in a white coat. The quote is attributed to Marilyn Smith, chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, and describes staff support at McKinney’s funeral. Additional text notes that nurses from Vanderbilt hospitals covered colleagues’ units so they could attend. A caption states that McKinney began as a certified nurse assistant, rose to director, and died following a medical emergency and car wreck.
May 28, 2024

Nurses support one another as they grieve colleague

Nurses are accustomed to comforting patients and families through loss, but when they lose one of their own, it hurts in a unique, palpable way. Fortunately, they can count on each other.

By Kathy Whitney
Three medical residents pose indoors, with the center resident holding an Elevate Team Award trophy. The left resident wears blue scrubs and an ID badge; the other two wear dark scrubs or clothing.
May 17, 2024

GME Self-Study Team takes charge for accreditation site visit

“The support of VUMC’s GME programs and the development of its future clinicians and leaders allows for optimal patient care and the creation of a learning environment that supports our patients and learners of all stages…”

By Kathy Whitney
Two women stand on a decorated stage beside a large orange-and-yellow floral arrangement; one holds a bouquet while the other gestures toward a projected collage of photographs. Red, orange, and gold balloons frame the stage.
March 18, 2024

Residency ‘Match’ program has record high applicant participation

Among those who matched during the National Resident Matching Program on Friday, March 15, were 92 members of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduating class.

By Kathy Whitney
William Obremskey, MD, MPH, MMHC
March 5, 2024

William Obremskey named executive medical director of Vanderbilt Supply Chain Services

William Obremskey, MD, MPH, MMHC, has been named executive medical director of Vanderbilt Supply Chain Services for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Kathy Whitney