Friday, February 17, 2023
Two Renowned UM School of Medicine Surgeon-Scientists Recognized Worldwide for Groundbreaking Work in Transplantation Science
Two UMSOM faculty -- considered the world’s foremost experts in the field of cardiac xenotransplantation -- have been recognized both nationally and internationally over the past few months for their ground-breaking transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart into a human patient.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
UMSOM Mental Health Program Provides Preventative and Interventional Care to Address Social and Emotional Needs of Baltimore City Students
The dramatic increase in the number of incidents involving young children and adolescents experiencing emotional distress, behavioral concerns, and violence has resulted in local leaders, health professionals, and educators advocating for early intervention services and supports in schools across the country. School-based mental health programs, especially in Title I schools (schools with higher percentages of youth living in poverty), have a greater number of students who exhibit mental health concerns that are interfering with daily functioning, but who are not currently receiving any mental health support.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Honoring Black Culture
February marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) values the opportunity to reflect on Black history – the achievements, struggles, and triumphs. In celebration of Black legacy, student-led groups at UMSOM have planned numerous opportunities throughout the month for students who wish to engage in diverse and cultural activities happening across the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus.
Friday, February 10, 2023
UMSOM Medical Students Mentor Advanced Learners from Baltimore City Public Schools as Part of Science-Based Learning Program
As part of the MD program curriculum at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), medical students are required to complete a service-learning project within their first year. The Gifted and Advanced Learning Program (GAL), one of several volunteer opportunities offered to medical students, is a partnership between the Gifted and Advanced Learning (GAL) Office of City Schools and UMSOM that provides a science-based mentorship program for identified third-grade advanced learners at select schools throughout the city. UMSOM medical students serve as mentors for these students and help to broaden their perspectives of what is possible for their future. The students also are introduced to a wide range of topics related to science and medicine with the hope of sparking an interest in these fields.