VUMC People Archive

April 14, 2026

Awards presented to Emergency Medicine chief resident Jordano; incoming attending physician Colucci  

The Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine announced that James Jordano, MD, and Leah B. Colucci, MD, MS, each received awards ahead of its 2026 academic assembly  

By Evan Dorian
April 8, 2026

Great Saves event reunites former patients with those who provided lifesaving care  

They and their families shared their journeys back to health, from initial illness followed by weeks to months in the SICU, to their ongoing rehabilitation and recovery. 

By Jill Clendening
April 7, 2026

National ophthalmology association honors Sean Donahue’s leadership, service  

The Marshal M. Parks Bronze Medal is awarded to past presidents of AAPOS and other individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to children’s eye care.

By Jessica Pasley
April 6, 2026

Julia Bohannon elected president-elect of Shock Society

Badly burned as a child, Bohannon is committed to developing better therapies for burn patients.

By Paul Govern
April 2, 2026

Vanderbilt Health lung transplant patients, doctors climb highest peak in the Americas

Most of the 27 participants were able to reach altitudes of more than 18,000 feet — exclusively personal bests. All participants were under close medical supervision.

By Matt Batcheldor
April 2, 2026

Emergency Medicine’s Nate Miller named to NBJ 40 Under 40  

Nate Miller serves as associate chief of staff at Vanderbilt University Hospital and executive director of Regional Emergency Medicine.

By Holly Fletcher