Michigan is now home to the nations first total body PET/CT scanner. Located at the MSU Radiopharmacy in the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, it can scan patients with cancer in as little as 60 seconds. humanmedicine.msu.edu/news/2…
Researchers at MSU College of Human Medicine have validated a test to detect coronavirus that is more accurate than those currently available, and could help address the national shortage of testing kits. Read more: bit.ly/2Rl0DWu
"I want to be clear, social distancing is our only way to control this virus, and it is how we will save lives." - Interim Dean, Aron Sousa
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MSU health college faculty, students and alums joined healthcare professionals around the country to kneel in solidarity and raise awareness of racism as a public health issue. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives
@MichStNursing @MSU_Osteopathic
This week, @michiganstateu made a generous donation of 640 face shields to Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, the site of MSU College of Human Medicine’s Southeast Michigan campus. Thank you Spartans for teaming up to provide PPE!
ALT Face shields delivered to Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield
MSU College of Human Medicine student Dobra Ogeh has been selected to complete a clinical rotation with the @Lions and @HenryFordHealth sports medicine physicians as part of the @NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. More➡️bit.ly/3OGJR2C
Peter Secchia was not only a steadfast Spartan, he was the College of Human Medicine’s most philanthropic, visionary partner. He was the exemplar for sharing his time, talent and resources like no other. More about the legacy of Peter F. Secchia: bit.ly/2Hnt5EY
Clad in their white coats, a group of College of Human Medicine students, faculty and staff marched to through downtown Grand Rapids to protest the death of Patrick Lyoya. woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids…
With her recent appointment as associate dean for public health, Mona Hanna-Attisha will be coordinating the growth of the college’s efforts to promote and protect the health of entire communities. Congratulations @MonaHannaA! More: bit.ly/3OPbeY0
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A moment that felt like a painting. 📷: @chrisbuller3
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What an amazing story! @GMA interviewed MSU College of Human Medicine student @mcierobles about her journey to medical school after immigrating from the Philippines to the U.S. #SpartansWill💚
This woman gets coated by her older brother on the anniversary of her immigration to the U.S. from the Philippines. She said this moment is a byproduct of her family's hopes and dreams. ❤️ gma.abc/3TLjqc8
MSU researchers have been awarded a $3.75 million grant from the @NIH for research focused on decreasing cardiovascular disease risk morbidity and mortality for minority and low-income populations with diabetes mellitus. Read more: bit.ly/3gWTRBa
Growing up in Zimbabwe, Axucillia saw first-hand the inequality in health care. So, at the age of 19, she came alone to America in pursuit of becoming a physician. A decade later, she is graduating from the College of Human Medicine. Read Auxy’s story: bit.ly/r2r-auxy
Congratulations to our medical students on an overall residency placement rate of 100%! More on Match Day from Dean Sousa: bit.ly/3LAW6vV#MSUMDMatch#Match2023
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.@michiganstateu has been awarded a @NIH $6.7 million grant to build a new facility to develop new imaging agents and treatments for diseases, including cancer, that afflict both humans and large animals.
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On Friday, our medical students across seven statewide campuses learned where they matched for residency. Congratulations Spartan MDs on a 97.6% match rate! We are so proud of you 💚 #MSUMDMatch
Our Class of 2024 🎓 is ready to embark on their next chapter! From coast to coast, they'll be starting residency programs on July 1. We're lucky to have more than half of our graduates staying right here in Michigan!
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Ten years ago today, the MSU College of Human Medicine officially opened the Secchia Center in Grand Rapids – adding to the continued growth of the Medical Mile.
The ink is dry! We are excited to announce that Aron Sousa, MD, has been recommended for the dean position at MSU College of Human Medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Sousa! bit.ly/3wrtQnQ
"The more we learn about poverty and the developing brain, the more we realize how poverty can distort the brain and dramatically alter a child’s entire life trajectory." -- @MonaHannaA via @politicopoliti.co/2COoLY7
“I didn’t think I could become a physician, because I didn’t know anyone who looked like me who was.” Medical student Orezime Uyeh wrote and illustrated “Girls for Medicine" to inspire young Black and Brown girls to pursue careers in health care. More: bit.ly/3KfWxdY
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This Saturday, Ayda and Austin will join the 172 students graduating from @michiganstateu College of Human Medicine. We are so proud of our 2022 grads. Congratulations!💚#SpartanMD
MSU College of Human Medicine is thrilled to announce the addition of six new departments as part of the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences partnership.
More: humanmedicine.msu.edu/news/2…
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Aldana Garcia is among 190 incoming students to begin medical school this month. "Since I’ve received my acceptance call, I have allowed myself to celebrate me and enjoy that all of my hard work and sacrifices have paid off."
Check out these fun facts about the Class of 2022! #SpartanMD
ALT MSU College of Human Medicine graduates continue to match at above average rates. Many graduates enter into primary care, stay in the state of Michigan or move to practice in underserved areas. Here's a look at the numbers:
172 Spartan MD graduates (5,871 alumni)
3 MD/PhD graduates
2 MD/MBA graduates
97.6% Match rate
75 MDs will remain in Michigan
U.S. Residency Placements
There is a high concentration of placements in the Midwest, California and New England area, with several in others states across the country
43% of graduates will go into Primary Care
Top specialties:
15.7% Family Medicine
15.1% Emergency Medicine
12.7% Internal Medicine
9.6% Pediatrics
6.6% Psychiatry
6.6% Surgery (General)
Two Military graduates will complete residencies at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA (Pediatrics) and NCC Walter Reed National Milital Medical Center in Bethesda, MD (Anesthesiology)
A number of graduates participated in Medically Underserved Programs
"I urge you... to be the voice of health. We are depending on you. We have been waiting for all of you.” Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to the 2019 graduates of @harvardmed and Harvard School of Dental Medicine! bit.ly/30XIgdn
Meet Zeinab Mhanna, who was inspired to pursue medicine during her role as a caregiver for seniors with dementia. Her journey begins at the Lansing Campus with her husband, Karim, who is also part of this year’s entering class of medical students! More: bit.ly/47MZBYJ
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Take a moment for yourself. Listen to these 15-minute mindfulness sessions guided by Dr. Julia Felton and Dr. Claudia Finkelstein: bit.ly/mindfulness-sessions-…
"Medical school during a global pandemic? No problem. Cheers to one of the most resilient medical classes the world has seen in 100 years." -- Alexandria Weymon, first-year College of Human Medicine student #SpartansWill
A 79-year-old nurse in Washington state was among the first Americans to be diagnosed with coronavirus. Now, she's using her own fight to help other patients by donating blood plasma. @joefryer has more.
“Rather than hoping a child is tough enough to endure the insurmountable, we must build resilient places — healthier, safer, more nurturing and just — where all children can thrive.” Read @MonaHannaA op-ed on @nytimes: spr.ly/60131hKz3
MSU College of Human Medicine student, Neej Patel, is working with @MedSupplyDrive to collect and donate unused PPE to local hospitals, ERs, and clinics in Michigan! Stay tuned later this week for a blog interview with Neej on how you can help with this effort.
"This week we welcomed two new cyclotrons to Grand Rapids for the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building. These machines and the attached radiopharmaceutical producing units will help provide cutting edge therapy for cancer." Dean's Update: bit.ly/3cA9n5Q
MSU medical students took center stage at “Anatomy of Fashion,” a runway show featuring fashion made of medical scrubs by the university’s textile and design students. The inaugural event raised $6,500 for Care Free Medical in Lansing! More: bit.ly/48mIBbk
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ALT MSU medical student Donovan walks down runway wearing unique outfit made of medical scrubs.
ALT MSU medical students modeling fashion made of medical scrub material.
ALT MSU medical students modeling fashion made of medical scrub material.
The @MottFoundation has granted $25 million to expand MSU College of Human Medicine’s public health presence in Flint. The grant will create an endowed fund to increase public health faculty, academic research and community health collaborations. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2022/m…
A message from Dean Beauchamp: bit.ly/2su5eZy
"As a college, we exist to serve others and protect those who are vulnerable. Our actions and words must be consistent with our mission. We have a responsibility to hold each other accountable to the values that define us."
Imagine receiving a teaching award only to find out its namesake was the pediatrician who saved your life as a child. That’s exactly what happened with Dr. Ryan Thomas. Read his story: bit.ly/3OUvKTu
The Class of 2024 began their medical school journey at the height of a global pandemic, emerged stronger, and are now officially doctors. Congratulations Spartan MDs! We're so proud of you. #SpartanGrad24
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ALT Group of medical students at graduation pose for photo while holding a sign that reads "future of medicine"
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"I was tired of shrugging my shoulders, and I was tired of band-aiding. We do big things. We do hard things. Why not prescribe something that can lift our families out of poverty during this most critical time of child development?" says @MonaHannaA.
More on Rx Kids 🔽
This summer, College of Human Medicine student Dobra Ogeh had an exciting clinical rotation with the Detroit Lions. She learned from team doctors, provided treatment for players, and even attended a preseason game on the sideline. Go Dobra! And go Lions! #SpartansWill#AllGrit
ALT Medical student Dobra Ogeh poses with Lions medical doctors on the football field.
We are in this together. Dr. Angela Thompson-Busch loads medical supplies from the College of Human Medicine’s simulation suite to donate to @SpectrumHealth.
A new @michiganstateu website - cancer.msu.edu - is shining a spotlight on the "diverse and robust" range of university researchers working to defeat the disease.
For more: bit.ly/37YzNZJ
We invite you to join college leaders, faculty, staff and students in an evening conversation regarding the impact of the recent epidemic of hate crimes against Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders: bit.ly/chm-aapi
A special moment from one #SpartanMD graduate to another 💚 MSU’s EVP for Health Sciences, Norm Beauchamp Jr., MD (CHM ’90) had the honor of hooding his son, Norman Beauchamp III, MD (CHM ’23) at the College of Human Medicine’s commencement ceremony.
“We want to make @MSU_Medicine into a biomedical equivalent of Renaissance Florence. We want to be at the heart of all these intersections between scientists, clinicians and entrepreneurs to make MSU a dynamic innovator of academic medicine.” More: bit.ly/3sjZyUw
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Today and every day we thank our Spartan doctors from @MSUMD and @MSU_Osteopathic for their unwavering commitment to caring for patients — especially during a pandemic. Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! 💚
For nearly 40 years, the ABLE Program has provided a pathway to medicine for hundreds of College of Human Medicine students. Meet three ABLE grads and learn more about the program's expansive impact: bit.ly/3AbWkm9
ALT Group photo from a 30-year ABLE Program alumni celebration in 2016.
Celebrating #WomensHealthWeek with exciting news! The Walstrom family has gifted $1M to @michiganstateu College of Human Medicine, launching a program to increase the number of scientists and clinicians committed to advancing women's health care and research. @msualumni
Happy #DoctorsDay to the extraordinary physicians in our MSU community and around the world. Thank you for your endless compassion and dedication to caring for your patients. 💚
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MSU President @KevinGuskiewicz gave an insightful talk on sport-related concussions at the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Lecture Series. His research on concussions has led to changes in treatment guidelines, influencing both NFL and NCAA rules. We were honored to host him!
ALT Group photo of (left to right) Aron Sousa, Norm Beauchamp, Joan Secchia and Kevin Guskiewicz
ALT MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz giving talk on sport-related concussions
ALT Dean Aron Sousa asks President Kevin Guskiewicz a question at his sport-related concussions talk
ALT Two audience member listening to talk by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz
Today we honor the memory of students Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner as well as all affected by the tragedy that occurred on our campus one year ago.
As we join in remembrance, it is important to recognize and accept what you are feeling. Take care of yourselves, Spartans. spartanstogether.msu.edu/
ALT The Rock painted green with white paint that says Spartans Together and the initials of AA, BF and AV with hearts around the initials
Janel Gryc, a research nurse at our Traverse City campus, and her daughter Tessa, spent their spring break sewing masks for donation. This batch of masks went to the Grand Traverse Women’s Clinic. #SpartansWill
Dean Aron Sousa, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, and Ridgway White joined @RussGRNnWhite to talk about the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health. @MSUPubHealth
LISTEN: MSU’s first philanthropically-named department is @MSUMD's Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health, which is expanding and strengthening community care. LISTEN HERE: share.transistor.fm/s/14eecc…
Doug Meijer’s own cancer journey inspired him to support the MSU College of Human Medicine’s mission, by bringing the world’s most advanced medical technology to @michiganstateu for cancer treatment. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2022/m…
This award is a testament to @JenChinchillaP many efforts to improve health care for all—from helping create a workshop to train physicians on interpreter use, to bringing accurate public health information to members of the Latinx community in Flint: bit.ly/3ly26Y8
ALT Jennifer Chinchilla Receives Excellence in Public Health Award
In celebration of AMA’s Women in Medicine Month, catch up on some inspiring stories, extraordinary accomplishments and research milestones of several women physicians, researchers, students, faculty and alumni of our college. #WIMMonth
“As a first-year medical student, I did not think I would have many opportunities to make an impact, but volunteering in one of the first COVID-19 vaccination events felt like a monumental moment in medical history.“ - Sabrina Williams
"One of the key things that a university is designed to do is to serve the community. It’s been inspirational how people have come together in difficult times" says Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., executive vice president for health sciences at @michiganstateu. wkar.org/post/msu-community-…