Kathy Whitney

John Sergent, MD, and Marie Griffin, MD, MPH, were recognized for their longtime efforts in support of diversity and inclusion.
August 26, 2021

Griffin, Sergent honored for their contributions to diversity, inclusion

Marie Griffin, MD, MPH, and John Sergent, MD, were recognized for their contributions to diversity and inclusion during a portrait unveiling ceremony sponsored by the Office of Diversity Affairs.

By Kathy Whitney
Incoming medical student Olivia Prosak receives her white coat from Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, while Amy Fleming, MD, looks on.
July 28, 2021

Educational journey begins for incoming VUSM students

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine officially welcomed 96 first-year students to its ranks with its annual White Coat ceremony, held July 23.

By Kathy Whitney
July 27, 2021

Pawlikowski named president of Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Mary Pawlikowski, MA, MEd, interim vice president and chief operating officer for Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH), has been named as the hospital’s new president after having held the position of president on an interim basis since November 2020.

By Kathy Whitney
June 21, 2021

Racial Equity Task Force releases initial recommendations

The Racial Equity Taskforce created by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine last summer has released 62 primary recommendations and 152 sub-recommendations around eight themes.

By Kathy Whitney
André Churchwell, MD
May 19, 2021

Churchwell looking forward to transition, new challenges

André Churchwell, MD, has worn many hats — literally and figuratively — during his 30-year association with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Kathy Whitney
May 17, 2021

Vanderbilt mourns loss of pulmonary medicine pioneer Richard Light

Richard Light, MD, professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care, died May 11 from injuries he sustained from a fall. He was 79.

By Kathy Whitney
May 17, 2021

Goode, Hine receive 2021 Geoffrey David Chazen Faculty Award for Innovation in Medical Education

Rachel Goode, MD, and Jeffrey Hine, MD, are the recipients of the 2021 Geoffrey David Chazen Faculty Award for Innovation in Medical Education.
By Kathy Whitney
April 1, 2021

Dixie Place renamed in honor of Vanderbilt surgical pioneer Vivien Thomas

Through a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student-led effort, Dixie Place, the city street that runs between the Medical Center’s Central Garage and the Oxford House building on 21st Avenue South, is being renamed Vivien Thomas Way.
By Kathy Whitney
March 25, 2021

Price to step down from role as associate dean of VMAA

Ann Price, MD, who has served as associate dean of Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Affairs (VMAA) since 2008, will be stepping down from the position, effective July 1.
By Kathy Whitney
March 22, 2021

Match Day reveals medical students’ residency locations

Match Day — and Vanderbilt’s longstanding tradition of gathering fourth-year medical students, their families, friends and faculty together to celebrate — was revamped again this year to implement social distancing measures due to COVID-19. Unlike last year, however, the students had the option to reveal their residency matches either in person or virtually via livestream.
By Kathy Whitney
March 18, 2021

Deitte to lead Continuous Professional Development

Lori Deitte, MD, professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has been named Vice President for Continuous Professional Development, effective April 5.
By Kathy Whitney
March 17, 2021

Shade Tree Trot once again virtual, kicks off March 28

The annual Shade Tree Trot, a vital and long-standing fundraiser for the Shade Tree Clinic, will be held virtually again this year. The weeklong event is open to the public.
By Kathy Whitney
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