David Edwards Archives
Vanderbilt Academy for Excellence in Education elects 26 new members
Jun. 30, 2022—The Academy for Excellence in Education has elected the following 26 new members for 2022.
New training materials help clinicians stay opioid compliant
Dec. 12, 2019—Vanderbilt University Medical Center, through the offices of its Opioid Oversight Executive Committee, is offering its employees an online tutorial, Opioid Laws — Prescribing at VUMC
New clinic bridges inpatient, outpatient addiction care
May. 2, 2019—New Bridge Clinic links patients with substance use disorder to follow-up care upon discharge.
QuizTime app created to aid opioid education efforts for providers
Sep. 13, 2018—Vanderbilt University Medical Center will partner with the Tennessee Department of Health to offer workplace-based education to health professionals across the state via QuizTime, a smartphone application developed at VUMC. This continuing education activity will focus on proper utilization of opioid and non-opioid therapies in managing pain.
VUMC drug repurposing initiative gaining momentum
Apr. 19, 2018—Drug repurposing involves establishing an additional approved indication for a drug already at market.