Wednesday, March 20, 2019
High School Students Visit UMSOM For Insight Into Future Careers In STEM
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in occupations related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is projected to grow to more than nine million by 2022. STEM education has been proven to bridge the ethnic and gender gaps often found in math and science fields. The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) is committed to both the education and training of our medical and science students and its civic responsibility to bring high-quality STEM content and experiences to students in our neighboring communities. Both faculty and students are involved in this effort to foster awareness and increase diversity in the STEM pipeline.
Friday, March 15, 2019
From Dreams to Reality: Match Day 2019 at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
After years of hard work, determination, and personal sacrifice, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) medical students’ dreams finally came to fruition at the Match Day ceremony on March 15. At exactly noon, medical students at the UMSOM and around the country, some 30,000 students across the U.S., received an envelope telling them where they will do their residency training. It was truly a day filled with excitement and anticipation for the UMSOM Class of 2019 at Baltimore’s famed Hippodrome Theater.
Friday, March 15, 2019
UM School of Medicine Announces Leadership Transition in Department of Psychiatry
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that the UMSOM Department of Psychiatry will make a transition in leadership, continuing the Department’s commitment to its primary mission areas of research, clinical care and education.
Friday, March 08, 2019
UMSOM Researchers Unveil Progress and Challenges in Introducing Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Each year there are nearly 11 million cases of typhoid, a disease that is spread through contaminated food, drink and water. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are leading an international consortium that is studying the impact of a typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) in an effort to accelerate introduction of the vaccine in countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia where there is a high burden of typhoid.
Thursday, March 07, 2019
New University of Maryland Medicine Initiative Provides Patients with Fast Access to Vascular Surgeons
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Department of Surgery and the Division of Vascular Surgery have launched a new clinical initiative designed to provide patients suffering from vascular problems faster access to care.
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
UMSOM Researcher Elected as Fellow to American Academy of Microbiology
Richard Y. Zhao, Ph.D., Professor of Pathology and Associate Member of the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), has been elected as a Fellow to the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM). AAM is an honorific leadership group within the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
Friday, March 01, 2019
UMSOM Researchers Discover Clues to Brain Differences Between Males and Females
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered a mechanism for how androgens -- male sex steroids -- sculpt brain development. The research, conducted by Margaret M. McCarthy, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology, could ultimately help researchers understand behavioral development differences between males and females.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
UMSOM Class of 2021 Host Annual Student Auction
“The Annual Student Auction is a phenomenal way to bring the School of Medicine community together to support a meaningful cause,” says Saif Yasin, Class of 2021 President, and MD/PhD student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
“Celebrating Diversity” Dinner Supports Funding for Minority Student Scholarships
UMSOM Award Recipients Committed to Promoting Health Equity and Career Advancement for Underrepresented Groups
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Dr. Joseph Martinez Named Lead Physician for Patient-Centered Communications (PEP) Program
University of Maryland School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Anthony Lehman, MD, along with UMSOM Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that Joseph Martinez, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, has been named Lead Physician for the Program for Excellence in Patient-Centered Communication (PEP). He succeeds David Schwartz, MD, BCh,, who retired on Jan. 11, 2019.