Bidding Farewell to the UMSOM Class of 2026
Every day, our faculty are conducting groundbreaking research, accelerating innovation and discovery in medicine.
Unparalleled resources prepare students to be physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals.
Providing compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care—not only in Baltimore, but throughout Maryland and the world.
The School of Medicine is a vital part of the West Baltimore neighborhood in which it resides, and we strive to bring a better quality of life to our neighbors.
Bidding Farewell to the UMSOM Class of 2026
Five Minutes of Prayer Reduces Pain and Anxiety in Primary Care Patients, Randomized Trial Finds
Study Sheds Light On How Early Pancreas Lesions Become Cancerous
UM School of Medicine Receives $2.9 Million in Federal Funding for Advanced Microscopy to Accelerate Neuroscience Discoveries
Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
UM School of Medicine Researchers Uncover New Pathway Allowing Red Blood Cells to Make Hemoglobin Under Stress
UM School of Medicine Launches Global Health Alliance on World Health Day
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UM School of Medicine Faculty Spotlight Black Women’s Health Through Women’s History Month Panel
Large U.S. Trial Finds No Added Benefit from Combination Antibiotic to Prevent Infections After Surgery for Complex Leg Fractures
Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS (Medicine) is quoted in a Scientific American article about the potential negative health effects of losing weight too quickly while using glucagonlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs such as Wegovy.
Katherine Julia Jacobson, MD (Family & Community Medicine), is quoted in Fox News article about her new study on the effects of prayer on patients' pain and anxiety, published in The Annals of Family Medicine.
Jessica Lee, MD (Medicine), was interviewed by Fox 45 News on how to prevent and treat mosquito bites.
The Baltimore Business Journal named UM Faculty Physicians Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Rachel L. Hoover, MS, MBA, as one of its 2026 Women Who Mean Business.
The Baltimore Sun spotlights financial donors to support UMSOM’s rural health program in an article about new federal funding for rural communities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Kirsten Lyke, MD (Medicine), was interviewed about the screening of international travelers for Ebola.
Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, Margaret M. McCarthy, PhD (Pharmacology & Physiology), and Tom Blanpied, PhD (Pharmacology & Physiology), are quoted in an article about the University of Maryland - Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND) receiving $2.9 million in federal funding to establish a new advanced microscopy facility.
Steven J. Kittner, MD, M.P.H. (Neurology), and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, are quoted in multiple articles about Dr. Kittner's research into how blood type affects a person's risk of stroke.
Jacob Wynes, DPM , FACFAS (Orthopaedics) was interviewed about wearing proper footwear during Preakness weekend festivities.
Raya E. Kheirbek, MD (Medicine), authored an op-ed on end of life planning in the Washington Post.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine celebrated the Class of 2026 at commencement. These graduates entered medical school ready to learn and leave as physicians ready to lead. They've navigated challenges, built lifelong bonds, and grown into compassionate, skilled clinicians.
What a morning of miles, mentorship, and great conversation along Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Nothing like fresh air and shared strides to bring our community together. 🏃🏙️ #DeanGladwinOnTheMove
Dean Mark Gladwin spent time meeting with UMBC students, answering questions, exchanging ideas, and discussing what it takes to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare and research. #DeanGladwinOnTheMove
A first for Maryland! The University of Maryland Medical Center treated 41‑year‑old Jessica Ceja, a patient with Sickle Cell Disease, using her own genetically modified stem cells—a gene therapy with potential for a long‑term cure. A major milestone in precision medicine . 🧬💜
Smiles, surprises, and the start of something incredible. Today, we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and excellence of our students as they learn where they will continue their training and begin shaping the future of patient care. Congratulations to all who matched!👏🩺
Was on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 pm, Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201
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We achieved an historic, first ever pig to human heart transplant in 2022.
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We were the first to use a drone to deliver a kidney for transplantation.
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Getting into the clinical space was a really amazing experience while learning from faculty mentors and serving a diverse community of patients in Baltimore. Being able to connect with people from different walks of life was really special.
