School of Medicine

September 16, 2021

VUSM mourns loss of medical student

Students and faculty of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) were informed last night about the death of classmate Zachary Scott Jones.

By VUMC News and Communications
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
June 17, 2021

Savoie appointed faculty adviser of VUSM Honor Council

Brent Savoie, MD, JD, associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has been appointed faculty adviser of the Honor Council of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM).

By VUMC News and Communications
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
Josh Thompson celebrates with his wife, Amy, and children Charlotte and Theodore.
May 5, 2021

Special ceremonies celebrate students who graduated last year

On Sunday, May 2, the Class of 2020 of Vanderbilt University Schools of Medicine and Nursing and the Graduate School held in-person commencement ceremonies for students earning degrees. While the classes participated in virtual ceremonies last year, many opted to return to campus to celebrate with friends, family and faculty.
April 1, 2021

Schools of Medicine, Law rise in 2022 U.S. News rankings

Vanderbilt University’s graduate programs showed continued strength in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, which were released this week.

By VUMC News and Communications
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 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
February 25, 2021

School of Medicine Faculty Advisory Council Re-Established

After a several-year hiatus, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Faculty Advisory Council has been re-established to represent the School’s 3,000-plus faculty.
By John Howser
February 11, 2021

VUSM students helping vaccinate patients against COVID-19

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students will be rolling up their sleeves and pitching in to vaccinate patients against COVID-19.
By Kathy Whitney
December 29, 2020

Medical student addresses food needs during pandemic

“Families being affected by the financial impact of the coronavirus made the subject of food insecurity more important than ever. Children seemed to be a vulnerable population that would benefit from a project like this."
By Emily Stembridge
December 10, 2020

Nominations being sought for School of Medicine Faculty Awards

Nominations are being sought for the following 2021 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Faculty Awards:
By Bill Snyder
November 24, 2020

Faculty mentoring program named for Geoffrey Fleming

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Academy for Excellence in Education is developing a mentoring program for scientist educators, clinician educators and clinical practice faculty that will provide support and guidance to access and acquire the resources and skills necessary for successful careers as educators. Named the Geoffrey Fleming Mentoring Program, it will be implemented in spring 2021.
By Kathy Whitney
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