Education

From Fear to Faith – evolution of addiction treatment (May 28)

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“From Fear to Faith” will be presented by James Balmer, Dawn Farm President; and Jason Schwartz, LMSW, CAADC; clinical director, Dawn Farm. In a difficult marketplace where many addiction treatment programs closed due to lack of resources, Dawn Farm expanded … Continue reading

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167 newly minted doctors graduate from Medical School

The 163rd graduating class of the U-M Medical School officially became physicians on Friday, joining the ranks of nearly 20,000 alumni who came before them since the first class graduated in 1851. In a ceremony at Hill Auditorium, the 167 … Continue reading

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Neil Kelleher presents pathology research seminar (May 30)

Neil Kelleher, Ph.D., Walter & Mary Glass Professor in the Life Sciences, Professor of Molecular Biosciences, Chemistry and Medicine, Northwestern University, will present “Applications of top down proteomics in clinical research” on May 30. His talk will take place at … Continue reading

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Immunopathology of Pulmonary Disease Seminar today

Seamas C. Donnelly, M.D., college lecturer / consultant respiratory physician, Education & Research Centre (ERC), St. Voncent’s University Hospital, University College Dublin, presents "TLR3, Viruses & Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)".This presentation takes place Thursday, May 16 from 9-10 a.m. in … Continue reading

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Striving for Independence – Congenital Heart Disease into Adulthood (May 15)

This program will be of interest to the multidisciplinary team of caregivers of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients with congenital heart disease. A review of recently described risk factors for loss to cardiology follow-up will be presented followed by practical … Continue reading

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Abstracts due May 15 for Medical Education Day

Medical Education Day on June 4 highlights medical education activities at U-M, providing faculty, residents and students with an opportunity to interact and collaborate. This year’s plenary speaker, Howard Bauchner, editor of JAMA, will present "Medical Education Curriculum Reform at … Continue reading

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New Center for Systems Biology to focus on “big picture” biomedical research

A new multidisciplinary center within the University of Michigan Medical School is applying systems biology approaches to advance personalized health care — including disease prevention, early detection and more effective therapies. The Center for Systems Biology (CSB) formally unites researchers … Continue reading

Posted in: Basic Research, Clinical & Translational Research, Clinical Care, Education

Funds available for diabetes Interdisciplinary Study Program

The Diabetes Interdisciplinary Study Program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center (MCDC) and the Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC).Funding of up to $100,000 will be available to those who participate in the pilot.The intent of this Pilot Feasibility … Continue reading

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Abstracts due May 15 for Medical Education Day in June

Medical Education Day on June 4 highlights medical education activities at U-M, providing faculty, residents and students with an opportunity to interact and collaborate. This year’s plenary speaker, Howard Bauchner, editor of JAMA, will present "Medical Education Curriculum Reform at … Continue reading

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Health care and people with addictions (May 21)

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“In the Doctor’s Office: Recovery Friend or Foe” will be presented by Dr. Mark A. Weiner, M.D.; Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine; and Matthew Statman, LLMSW, CADC; Dawn Farm therapist and Education Series Coordinator. It’s been said that the doctor’s … Continue reading

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