VUMC People

Alexander Bick, MD, PhD
January 14, 2025

Two VUMC physician-scientists named to medical honor society

They are among more than 3,500 ASCI members, 48 of whom are current, full-time faculty members of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

By Bill Snyder
Kelly Dooley, MD, PhD, MPH. (photo by Susan Urmy)
January 13, 2025

VUMC’s Kelly Dooley joins clinical pharmacology board

ASCPT counts itself the largest scientific and professional organization serving the disciplines of clinical pharmacology and translational science.

By Paul Govern
Marie Martin, PhD, MEd
January 9, 2025

Marie Martin named to global health leadership roles at Medical Center, School of Medicine

She will be responsible for developing and expanding VUMC’s international institutional initiatives, as well as developing opportunities for VUMC and VUSM learners to engage in global health education.

By Jill Clendening
December 31, 2024

Harold Jordan, VUMC’s first African American resident, who forged a career in academia and public service, dies at 87

Dr. Jordan was “a Vanderbilt and a civil rights legend.”

By Wayne Wood
Wellington Pham, PhD
December 31, 2024

Wellington Pham named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Pham is among nine current and two former members of the Vanderbilt University faculty who are fellows of the NAI.

By Jackson Hicks
Scott Baldwin, MD
December 18, 2024

Pediatric Cardiology chief Scott Baldwin to step down

He will step down in late spring/early summer 2025 and then plans to retire from the faculty in June 2026.

By Christina Echegaray
December 18, 2024

The man who gave Angel 1 its wings

“How much closer to an angel can you get than a little bitty baby struggling for life?” said Dean Driver, 91, who converted a panel truck into VUMC’s first neonatal transport in his driveway.
By Danny Bonvissuto
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Kayce made me feel confident when I was scared, reassured when I was anxious, and safe when I felt like everything was close to falling apart.’

Kayce Boyd, RN, works in the Center for Women’s Health Mt. Juliet. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Kylie Avery
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Eric soared above what we expected and delivered holistic care (mind, body and soul)’

Eric Kapitbahay, BSN, RN, works on the 7 South Dialysis unit of Vanderbilt University Hospital. He is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Kylie Avery
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I was the victim of a traumatic attack. Alex was there in such big ways.’

Alex Ford, RN, works at Vanderbilt Primary Care Bellevue. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Kylie Avery
December 13, 2024

A second-career pediatric nurse, Jeremy Crawford finds his calling

Crawford employs his nursing and business backgrounds to support front-line staff in caring for children.
By Christina Echegaray
December 12, 2024

Vanderbilt urologists bring home AUA awards

Smith will receive the career achievement recognition awarded annually to an individual who is deemed to have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of urology.
By Craig Boerner
December 12, 2024

Carla Strom named Vanderbilt-Ingram Community Outreach and Engagement director 

She is responsible for working with colleagues to develop initiatives for supporting community engagement and addressing gaps in care.
By Tom Wilemon