Education & Training Archive — Page 16 of 26
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August 29, 2019
VUMC receives grant for opioid education training
The AAMC Opioid Education Challenge Grant Program has selected five institutions or partnering institutions to receive an award of up to $25,000 each for opioid education training. -
August 22, 2019
Master of Genetic Counseling program debuts inaugural class
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has welcomed its first class of students seeking a Master of Genetic Counseling (MGC) degree. -
August 8, 2019
Undergrad conference explores physician-scientist’s path
Physician-scientists are uniquely positioned to help solve some of the nation’s most formidable health challenges, Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, told college students from across the country last week during a conference hosted by VUMC. -
August 1, 2019
Ceremony welcomes new School of Medicine students
A new year means a new white coat for first-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students. -
July 8, 2019
International Association of Medical Science Educators honors Osheroff
Neil Osheroff, PhD, John G. Coniglio professor of Biochemistry, professor of Medicine and director of the Academy for Excellence in Education, received the Distinguished Career Award for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Scholarship from the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE). -
May 2, 2019
Jacobs’ funding gift expands support for surgical residents
Exactly 88 years from the day he was born at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, J. Kenneth Jacobs, MD, professor of Surgery, emeritus, returned to the institution to present a financial gift to the Section of Surgical Sciences to support the future education and research efforts of surgical residents. -
April 4, 2019
Events to focus on education about advance directives
Health care professionals throughout the United States are encouraging patients and their families to document their preferences related to their health care during an awareness campaign known as National Healthcare Decisions Day, celebrated on Tuesday, April 16. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is hosting several events for employees to promote the importance of completing an advance directive for health care.