medical student Archive — Page 5 of 6

A medical school ceremony in an auditorium: a woman in a floral dress and green cardigan steadies herself with a scooter while a woman in a white coat assists her; seated attendees and other white-coated participants look on.
July 30, 2015

Educational journey begins for new medical students

For the 91 members of the 140th class at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), the first day of medical school began on July 15.

By Jessica Pasley
Chalkboard with the handwritten words “Curriculum 2.0” in blue chalk.
July 9, 2015

New programs help medical students hone clinical skills

There is a lot of discussion on the national health care front about how best to equip future physicians to care for the patients of tomorrow. Faculty at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) are right in the middle of the debate.

By Jessica Pasley
Portrait of a man wearing glasses, a pink shirt, and a striped tie against a plain gray background.
June 25, 2015

VUSM student receives AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award

The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation and the AMA Minority Affairs Section recently named Dagoberto Ordonez, a second-year medical student at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, a 2015 AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award recipient.

By Jessica Pasley
George C. Hill, Ph.D., an older man with glasses wearing a dark pinstriped suit and patterned tie, standing indoors.
May 7, 2015

Hill honored by national medical student association

George C. Hill, Ph.D., professor of Medical Education and Administration, emeritus, was recently named the 2015 Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Hall of Heroes recipient.

By Jessica Pasley
Large group of runners starting a 5K race beneath a blue-and-yellow “START” banner, with race barriers and trees along the course.
April 23, 2015

Photos: Shade Tree Trot 2015

Last week’s Shade Tree Trot and benefit dinner raised a record amount — more than $51,000.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a bright pink cardigan stands indoors beside a wall sign for the Shade Tree Clinic.
April 9, 2015

VUSM student lands fellowship to study ethics and discipline

Kelly Wolenberg, a third-year medical student at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named to take part in the 2015 Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE).

By Jessica Pasley