It is hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us. Another year has flown by, and we have once again experienced exponential growth as a premier academic medical institution. I was extremely proud to highlight our many successes…
Year: 2019
What's the Buzz? October 2019
"At the end of September, I hosted a very special celebration to which I invited all of the School of Medicine’s family, students, and friends. We recently completed the installation of brand-new displays in the lobby of the Bressler Research…
What's the Buzz? September 2019
I always look forward to greeting and getting to know our new students, faculty, and staff during this time of year. Autumn brings fresh goals, fresh perspectives, and fresh motivation, yet we remain committed to productive, ongoing efforts like the…
What's the Buzz? August 2019
"The academic community maintains several expectations of both current and future medical students. They should: Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills; Employ those skills in team settings and collaborate very well; Understand how to use data and distinguish accurate…
What's the Buzz? June 2019
During this academic year, we have continued our tremendous, record-setting path of growth and success in each of our core mission areas (research, education, clinical care, and community impact). The UMSOM’s strong trajectory of growing our total research and clinical…
What's the Buzz? May 2019
This year’s recent University of Maryland School of Medicine’s (UMSOM) Gala, titled “Vital Signs, Vital Victories,” exemplified the innovation and dedication of our extraordinary physicians and physician-scientists. In particular, the Gala showcased tremendous breakthroughs in children’s medicine — including a…
What's the Buzz? April 2019
Each day, the School of Medicine community encourages and reminds me of its resilience in our resolution to improve the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. In the last several months, our beloved institution has confronted…
What's the Buzz? March 2019
Women’s History Month affords us an opportunity to celebrate the significant roles women play in the School of Medicine’s longstanding and continuous record of achievements, milestones, and successes. Women represent almost half of our faculty population, and over half of…
What's the Buzz? February 2019
Over the past few months, I have talked a lot about celebration and our civil responsibility to acknowledge and honor each other’s successes whenever possible. I am confident in our understanding of the significance of celebration, particularly as it relates…
What's the Buzz? January 2019
What’s on my mind in this new year is continuing our trajectory toward increased professionalism. Winter always begins with great festivity – a surge of inspiration and joy that we hope will continue through the long, cold months of the…