School of Medicine

August 1, 2013

Ceremony marks beginning of medical students’ journey

First-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students were asked to feel the weight of responsibility as they donned their white coats in a ceremony July 26 in 208 Light Hall.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 18, 2013

VUSM rolls out fully integrated Curriculum 2.0

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Class of 2017 arrived on campus in July with a big agenda before them. In addition to acclimating to new surroundings and faces, these students will also be stepping into a new, and nationally recognized, medical education model.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 18, 2013

Norden’s teaching career celebrated

The retirement of Master Science Teacher Jeanette Norden, Ph.D., professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, after more than 40 years with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, marks the end of an educational era.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 11, 2013

New office integrates VUSM continuing education efforts

As the nation seeks to more fully integrate quality improvement with all aspects of health care delivery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) is restructuring its Continuing Medical Education (CME) office to achieve similar goals.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 20, 2013

VUSM bolstering students’ clinical experiences

Willie Melvin, M.D., assistant professor of Surgery, trains residents and more advanced medical students, so he was pleasantly surprised by first year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students Darin Diiorio and Shaun Mansour, who had no clinical experience before arriving in his clinic last September.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 14, 2013

AMA awards $1 million to Vanderbilt to help transform medical education

The American Medical Association (AMA) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to receive a $1 million grant as one of the nation’s 11 top medical schools transforming medical education.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 14, 2013

AMA awards $1 million to Vanderbilt to help transform medical education

The American Medical Association (AMA) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) to receive a $1 million grant as one of the nation’s 11 top medical schools transforming medical education.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 6, 2013

Event highlights crucial role of philanthropy at VUMC

Individuals who provide annual philanthropic support for key areas at Vanderbilt University Medical Center were recognized at the Canby Robinson Society Reception on May 21.
By Kathy Whitney
May 23, 2013

School of Medicine’s achievements outlined at Spring Faculty Meeting

In the midst of tight government budgets and uncertain times, Vanderbilt University Medical Center continues to move ever forward in training the next generation of physician researchers and biomedical scientists.
By Bill Snyder
May 23, 2013

“Tabula Rasa: Vanderbilt Journal of Medical Humanities,” available for order through May 24

In previous years, Tabula Rasa, Vanderbilt's Journal of Medical Humanities, was printed and distributed thanks to generous support from the School of Medicine. Because of budget restrictions, this year we will only have a small printing for anyone who is interested in purchasing a physical copy.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 16, 2013

Medical students help reunite family

By VUMC News and Communications
May 16, 2013

VUSM’s class of 2013 ready to take on new challenges

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2013 will enter health care at a time of great change. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will begin the bulk of its health reform changes Jan. 1, 2014. New providers will enter a rapidly changing system of care.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 6, 2013

Deans offer outlook on Vanderbilt’s teaching landscape at Celebration of Teaching event

Changes in instructional technology as well as changes among the student body present opportunities and challenges in today's university classrooms, said three Vanderbilt deans at a recent Celebration of Teaching event.
By VUMC News and Communications