Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM)

July 10, 2025

Kyla Terhune named to education leadership role with American College of Surgeons

Terhune, who also serves as the ACGME/National Resident Matching Program Designated Institutional Official, begins her ACS leadership role on Nov. 1.

By Jill Clendening
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, speaks during the Spring Faculty Meeting. (photo by Susan Urmy)
June 6, 2025

Spring Faculty Meeting provides important updates on School of Medicine’s progress

During Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Spring Faculty Meeting and Awards Program, held May 30, Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of the School of Medicine, shared important updates.

By Jill Clendening and Bill Snyder
New Academy for Excellence in Educations members include, from left, Gisella Carranza Leon, MD; Megan Dupuis, MD, PhD; Alvin Jeffery, PhD, RN, CCRN, FNP-BC; Mackenzie Mosera, MAT, MS, MPH, CGC; Anuj Patel, MD; Uchenna Anani, MD; Kristopher Kast, MD; Stacy Killen, MD, MSCI; and Kaitlin Ray, MD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 21, 2025

Academy for Excellence in Education announces 2025 award winners and new members 

The mission of the academy is to enhance the educational environment in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Doug Campbell
Ban Mishu Allos, MD. (photo by Donn Jones)
May 20, 2025

Ban Mishu Allos receives coveted Shovel Award

The recipient of the 2025 Shovel Award is Ban Mishu Allos, MD, associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases.

By Jill Clendening
The face of Benmun Damul, MPH, tells the story of her joy as she receives her hood as a Master of Public Health graduate from Don Brady, MD, as Amy Fleming, MD, MScHPE, looks on. (photo by Donn Jones)
May 13, 2025

Commencement 2025

Hundreds of Vanderbilt medical, nursing and graduate students took part in last week’s Commencement ceremonies.
Chinonso Ani celebrates at Match Day after learning he is going to Emory University for his residency in interventional radiology. (photo by Donn Jones)
March 25, 2025

Medical students participate in largest Match in history

Among those who matched during the National Resident Matching Program on Friday, March 21, were 79 members of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduating class.

By Jill Clendening
February 26, 2025

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine fifth in the nation in NIH research funding

The NIH is the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research. VUSM, which received $586 million in direct and indirect NIH grant support in FY24, has been among the top 10 recipients of NIH funding among U.S. medical schools for nine of the past 15 years.
By Bill Snyder
February 10, 2025

Anne Marie Tharpe steps down as Hearing and Speech Sciences chair

Under Tharpe’s leadership, the department has maintained a remarkable trajectory of advancing clinical care for those with communication disorders.
By Danny Bonvissuto
February 10, 2025

Vanderbilt’s MS in Applied Clinical Informatics program now accepting applications for fall 2025

Vanderbilt's completely virtual MSACI program is designed for those looking to expand their careers through rigorous practical informatics training.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 3, 2024

VUMC hosts symposium for aspiring physician-scientists

The event brings physician-scientists, resident physicians, MD, MD/PhD and undergraduate students together to promote mentorship, provide information and showcase student research.
By Bill Snyder
September 26, 2024

Scenes from Shade Tree Trot, Greater Nashville Heart Walk

Saturday, Sept. 21, was a busy day for volunteer events supporting good causes, with both the Shade Tree Trot and Greater Nashville Heart Walk taking place.
July 31, 2024

Ceremony celebrates start of VUSM students’ medical journeys

The members of the incoming class include 88 MD, 15 Medical Scientist Training Program and one oral and maxillofacial surgery student. They were selected from a pool of more than 6,800 applicants and came to VUSM from 29 states, six foreign countries and 63 undergraduate schools with 57 majors.
By Erin O. Smith
May 13, 2024

Commencement 2024

Hundreds of Vanderbilt medical, nursing and graduate students took part in last week’s Commencement.
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