Education & Training Archive — Page 3 of 26

A suited speaker stands at a podium marked “Health for all kids,” gesturing toward a seated guitarist. A projection screen behind them displays the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt logo.
April 21, 2026

Leading with heart: Juan Salazar’s mission to advance pediatric health care for all children

In a recent Q&A interview, Salazar discussed growing up in Colombia and in Washington, D.C.; why he chose to specialize in pediatric infectious diseases — focusing on HIV, Lyme disease, and later syphilis; his early vision for the Department of Pediatrics; and his deep commitment to family.

By Christina Echegaray
Man seated at a desk holding a pen, with papers and a magazine spread in front of him and bookshelves behind him. The attachment caption identifies him as Daryl Granner, MD.
April 21, 2026

Vanderbilt mourns Daryl Granner, leader of diabetes research and training

A former department chair and director of the Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, Dr. Granner made major contributions to understanding how insulin and glucocorticoids regulate genes that are important for glucose metabolism.

By Bill Snyder
Colorful illustration of overlapping human profiles, each containing symbols representing different skills and interests, including numbers, music, puzzles, chemistry, circuitry, gears, and network connections.
April 16, 2026

Stroke symposium to be held May 21  

The latest Vanderbilt Neurology Stroke and Neuroscience Symposium will be held May 21 as a hybrid event, in person at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee, and online.

By Evan Dorian
Two men in suits stand at a conference, holding a black jacket embroidered with pediatric cardiology and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt logos. A presentation screen behind them reads “SEPC 2026” and “Southeast Pediatric Cardiac Society Conference.”
April 16, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosts Southeast Pediatric Cardiac Society Annual Conference 

The conference provides a forum to highlight advances in the care of children and adults with congenital heart disease.

By Kara Jones
A man speaks at a microphone on a stage while holding a card, joined by three adults, one holding a baby. A large display of photos hangs above them, with blue and purple stage lighting and flowers in the foreground.
March 23, 2026

Medical students participate in a joyous culmination of their education: Match Day

Among those participating in the National Resident Matching Program were members of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduating class.

By Jill Clendening
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, talks about VUMC’s ongoing commitment to its core missions during the recent Leadership Assembly. (photo by Donn Jones)
March 12, 2026

Vanderbilt Health President and CEO Jeff Balser to retire 

Jeff Balser’s announcement culminates a career-long journey that began at Vanderbilt in the mid-1980s as a medical student and doctoral dual degree candidate.

By John Howser