Over a decade ago, Robert Chrencik, MBA, CPA, President and CEO of UMMS, and I adopted the phrase The Power of Partnership to embody the close collaboration and unique alignment that the School of Medicine and Medical System share. Prior…
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What's the Buzz March 2018
The month of March is a special time for our fourth-year medical students because it’s the time in their education when they are matched with residency programs. On Match Day, March 16, 2018, every medical student in the nation will…
What's the Buzz? February 2018
What’s on my mind is the importance of working with a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and trainees, and the incredible value that our unique perspectives add to our robust biomedical enterprise. This year had a troubled start. In…
What's the Buzz? January 2018
At the forefront of 2018 is our dedication to training the next-generation physicians, scientists, and physician-scientists who will make a dramatic impact on the future of biomedicine, and providing the highest-quality, patient-centered care at our state-wide network of premier clinical…
What's the Buzz December 2017
Since its establishment in 1807, the School of Medicine has continuously strived to reach new heights. As the first public medical school charted in the United States, our School evolved along with the field of medicine throughout the 1800s, becoming…
What's the Buzz - November 2017
Our School of Medicine 2017 Festival of Science will have the theme of “Mobility and Disability in Aging: Causes, Consequences and Strategies for Restoration.” Now in our Third Century, the School is a burgeoning enterprise of nearly 1,300 students and 3,000 faculty.
What's the Buzz? October 2017
Being passionate and driven about your work is an integral component to success, but so, too, is pausing periodically, allowing time to reassess your priorities, recommit to your goals and make necessary adjustments. Today, there is a significant amount of…
What's the Buzz for September, 2017
As many of you know, we are continuing to celebrate our 210th Anniversary, and we have many accomplishments about which to be proud. Some of these include the following: The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) received a $14.4 M grant…
What's the Buzz? - August 2017
What’s on my mind this month is our School’s steadfast dedication to understanding and treating mental illness, one of the greatest public health burdens our society faces today. This month, the SOMnews is highlighting the incredible accomplishments of the School…
The Buzz About the School of Medicine - July 2017
There is no Dean's Message this month, as July is a special all-Buzz issue of SOMnews. Please look for the return of the Dean's Message and SOMnews in mid-August. If you have news for The Buzz, please submit it to…