Tina Hartert, M.D., is investigating the reasons for increased asthma morbidity among pregnant African-American women.
photo by Anne Rayner
On Monday, the newest class of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine — the class of 2009 — will be on the Medical Center Campus for a week's worth or orientation activities prior to the start of the school year.
The following is a partial list of orientation-related events and activities. Unless otherwise noted, events take place in Light Hall.
Monday, Aug. 8
9:30 a.m. — Welcome address, featuring Harry Jacobson, M.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs, and Steven Gabbe, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine.
10:30 a.m. — “The 21st Century Doctor,” presented by Bonnie Miller, M.D., associate dean for Undergraduate Medical Education.
11 a.m. — “Nuts and Bolts,” presented by Scott Rodgers, M.D., assistant dean for Medical Student Affairs.
5 p.m. — Picnic at the home of Dean Gabbe and his wife, Patricia Temple, M.D., 877 South Curtiswood Lane.
Tuesday, Aug. 9
9 a.m. — “Professionalism,” presented by Bonnie Miller, M.D.
9:30 a.m. — “Your Journey in Becoming a Culturally Competent Physician,” presented by George Hill, Ph.D., associate dean for Diversity in Medical Education.
10:30 a.m. — Introduction to “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” presented by Bonnie Miller, M.D., and Sten Vermund, M.D., Ph.D., Amos Christie Chair for Global Health.
4:30 p.m. — Student to Student Advisor Program, presented by second- and third-year VUSM students.
6 p.m. — Dinner with student advisers.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Noon — Tour of the VMS Web site and Knowledge Map, presented by Anderson Spickard III, M.D., Donna Schot and Ben Rosenbaum.
1 p.m. — “Introduction to Anatomy,” presented by Art Dalley, M.D.
2:30 p.m. — “Wellness — Thriving in the Medical School Environment,” presented by Scott Rodgers, M.D.
Friday, Aug. 12
3:30 p.m. — Parents orientation, Medical Research Building III
5 p.m. — Convocation and White Coat Ceremony, Chapman Quadrangle, Medical Center North.