Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM)

Atlee Witt
July 30, 2025

Three MD-PhD students receive merit-based P.E.O. Scholar Awards

The awards provide grants to women pursuing doctoral degrees who demonstrate outstanding academic records and have the potential to make a meaningful impact in their fields.

By Bill Snyder
Ban Allos, MD, and Luke Finck, EdD, MA. (photo by Susan Urmy)
July 15, 2025

School of Medicine interviewers needed for the next round of applicants

Invitations for one-hour, Zoom-based interviews will be extended to approximately 600 prospective students selected from more than 7,000 applications received.

By Jill Clendening
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
May 13, 2025

Commencement 2025

Hundreds of Vanderbilt medical, nursing and graduate students took part in last week’s Commencement ceremonies.
April 18, 2025

Pelayo Correa and John Kuriyan named fellows of the AACR Academy

Fellows of the AACR Academy constitute a global brain trust of leading experts in cancer science and medicine.
By Tom Wilemon
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
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