Education & Training

July 31, 2025

High school researchers at VUMC glimpse the future

They were part of the Aspirnaut program, which prepares high school and college students, primarily from rural areas, for careers in the STEM fields.

By Bill Snyder
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
(photo by Erin O. Smith)
July 29, 2025

Program provides path for aspiring oncologists and cancer researchers

The program was established in 2023 with financial support from the American Cancer Society, and Vanderbilt-Ingram had an inaugural class of four fellows.

By Tom Wilemon
July 23, 2025

Mount Sinai Health System achieves 94% response rate in professional accountability program through partnership with Vanderbilt Health’s CPPA 

By Holly Fletcher
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
July 8, 2025

VUMC researchers host international fellows for economic evaluation, decision science training

The fellows, all government health economists in low- and middle-income African and Asian countries, each focused on a health policy concern important to their country.
By Jake Lowary
June 26, 2025

VUMC postdoc wins Jane Coffin Childs Fellowship

Each year the JCC Fund awards three years of salary support to 25-30 of the “best and brightest” postdoctoral fellows.
By Bill Snyder
June 12, 2025

Neonatal resuscitation initiative expands: First responders learn lifesaving techniques

Each day, 50 to 60 Nashville Fire employees participated, beginning with lectures and followed by hands-on group exercises facilitated by LifeFlight instructors.
By Kylie Avery
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
June 4, 2025

Empowering future nurses: Vanderbilt Health’s mentorship initiative

The partnership provides opportunities for students to explore health care careers by connecting with professionals actively working in the field.
By Kylie Avery
June 3, 2025

Nominations invited for the 2025  Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar

Candidates are graduate students in biomedical sciences at Vanderbilt who have completed the qualifying exam and have at least one year left to complete the PhD degree.
By Bill Snyder
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
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