School of Medicine

May 25, 2017

Student Health Coalition reunion

Joseph Little, M.D., ’77, BA ’72, left, and Irwin Venick, J.D., ’75, right, shown here with Robert Miller, M.D., recently spoke about their experience with the Vanderbilt Student Health Coalition, an initiative of Vanderbilt medical, nursing, law and undergraduate students that began in 1969.

By Doug Campbell
May 18, 2017

Challenges, opportunities ahead for VUSM graduates

In his message to the class of 2017 at Commencement last Friday, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), spoke of challenges caused by the rapid pace of change in health care and eroding public trust in the U.S. health care system.

By Kathy Whitney
May 11, 2017

Commencement 2017 schedule

Commencement begins at 9 a.m. Friday, May 12.

By VUMC News and Communications
Jacob Schultz, a member of the Class of 2017, will head to Vanderbilt's School of Medicine after graduation. (Vanderbilt University)
May 8, 2017

Class of 2017: Jacob Schultz, former walk-on snapper, heads to medical school on Navy scholarship

When Jacob Schultz learned the U.S. Navy had awarded him a prestigious Health Professions Scholarship to medical school, he didn’t tell his family—at least not immediately. Four days later, Schultz, a senior snapper on Vanderbilt’s football team, also learned he’d been accepted into Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 4, 2017

Faculty meeting highlights VUMC’s achievements, goals

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is known for world-renowned research, national leadership in training health care professionals and for the most cutting-edge medical care for complex conditions.

By Bill Snyder
May 4, 2017

Shade Tree Trot 2017

This year’s Shade Tree Trot, held April 22, and benefit dinner raised a record amount — $76,000. Approximately 550 runners and walkers registered for the ninth annual 5K race on the Vanderbilt campus organized by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students.

By Doug Campbell
May 2, 2017

Celebration honors 11 endowed chair holders

The extraordinary academic achievements of 11 faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized during a celebration April 27 at the Student Life Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 27, 2017

Barnett named co-chair of VUSM Admissions Committee

Joey Barnett, Ph.D., has been named co-chair of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Admissions Committee, effective July 1.
By Kathy Whitney
April 27, 2017

School of Medicine students recognized with national awards

Two Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students were recently recognized with national awards for their accomplishments.
By Kathy Whitney
April 21, 2017

Wisecaver named Vanderbilt ‘Postdoc of the Year’

Accomplished postdocs and faculty "Mentor of the Year" honored at annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association and Shared Resources Symposium April 19.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2017

School of Medicine spring faculty meeting set for April 27

The annual Vanderbilt University School of Medicine spring faculty meeting and awards program will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in Light Hall, Room 208.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2017

Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61 is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus

Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61—a renowned immunologist and pediatrician—is the recipient Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumni Award.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 13, 2017

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine moves to eighth in NIH research funding

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) now ranks No. 8 in the nation among U.S. medical schools in total grant support provided through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The new ranking raises VUSM’s standing two spots from the No. 10 position it held last year.
By John Howser
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