One week and counting! Next Thursday, we will celebrate with the MD Class of 2024 and students from our Master of Science degree programs during commencement at Miller Auditorium. For more info, go to wmed.edu/graduation. #WMed 2024 #WMed MBS #WMed #commencement

#WMed , Van Andel Institute (VAI), and Western Michigan University have joined National Network of Depression Centers as the organization’s newest joint members after a recent vote by the National Network of Depression Centers Board of Directors. Read more at the link in our bio ow.ly/5gaM50Ru0BJ

Keith Kenter, MD, chair of the Department of Surgical Services, returned to his alma mater, Duke University, last month where he had the opportunity to speak at the Duke Orthopaedics Grand Rounds as the George S.E. Aitken, MD, visiting professor. See more at ow.ly/twiL50RsvyN #WMed

Kudos to to Dr. Cheryl Dickson, associate dean for Health Equity at #WMed , who has been named the recipient of the Science and Technology Award from the Kalamazoo Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for her outstanding contributions to the Kalamazoo community

In May, we will honor and celebrate the MD Class of 2024 and students from our Master of Science degree programs during a commencement ceremony Miller Auditorium. For more info about the big day, please visit ow.ly/jsuo50RpapT #WMed 2024 #WMed MBS #WMed #commencement

A new partnership between #WMed and Bronson Healthcare is part of a growing and ongoing initiative to stem the opioid overdose crisis in Southwest Michigan and increase easy access to the life-saving drug naloxone.

Read more at ow.ly/RtNj50Ro6Hz.

Take a minute and meet our new Psychiatry residents. They are: Peter Ewing; Aayah Mohamed-Osman; Vinay Patel; Rajasumi Rajalingam; Rayann Reid, and Stephen Szabadi. Welcome to #WMed ! See more at ow.ly/YYXH50RnuXc #Match2024

Make sure to listen to the latest episode of the #WMed Specialty Spotlight Podcast hosted by Biren A. Shah, MD, FACR, FSBI (He, Him, His), our assistant dean for Career Development. This month's guest is Madhavi Latha Nagalla, MBBS, program director for the medical school's Psychiatry residency program

Our Pediatrics residency program welcomed nine new residents in March during Match Day. Welcome to #WMed ! See more at ow.ly/SbRM50Rlsm0 #Match2024

Cheryl Dickson, MD, MPH, associate dean for Health Equity at #WMed and Chair of the Board of Kzoo YMCA, served as the host of last week's 2024 YMCA Community Breakfast. The Y received over $96,000 in gifts and pledges to support programs that address inequities in the community

📢We are excited to announce our 2024 Social Mission Metrics Inaugural Supporters; an invited cohort of health professions institutions with demonstrated commitment to social mission through prior participation in social mission metrics self-assessment 🌟socialmission.org/social-mission…

#WMed is excited and proud to be a part of today’s WMU Giving Day. Today, please consider donating to The WMed Fund and help us reach our goal of $10,000 in just one day. Learn more at wmed.edu/wmedfund #WMUGivingDay Western Michigan University

Meet our new Orthopaedic Surgery residents. They are: Tiffany Flagtwet (University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences), Jacob Gasienica (Carle Illinois College of Medicine), and Hanna Sorensen (The Ohio State University College of Medicine) #Match2024

#WMed is excited to be a part of WMU Giving Day this Wednesday, April 17, when our generous donors can show their support for the medical school as well as other colleges, academic programs, athletics, and more Western Michigan University #WMUGivingDay

Our Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program welcomed four new residents last month on Match Day. They are: Jessica Bastin; Peggy Palsgaard; Anessa Puskar, and Monica Reeson. Welcome to #WMed ! #Match2024

In March, the Maraheb interest group and the American Muslim Medical Student Association at #WMed hosted two events to celebrate Ramadan, including the annual Ramadan Iftar in the William D. Johnston and Ronda E. Stryker Auditorium at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus. Take a look.

Our Family Medicine Residency Program in Battle Creek welcomed its newest residents on Match Day. They are: Favour David; Lata Kumari; Mahvish Munir; Omolola Okunromade, and Orkideh Olang. Welcome to #WMed ! #Match2024

In March, faculty, staff, and resident physicians from the medical school enjoyed an evening filled with laughter, music, good food – and a little magic – during the 2024 Employee Appreciation Event.

Read more at ow.ly/qaxZ50RaT10. #WMed

Meet our newest Med-Peds residents. They are: Thomas Guyn; William Malloy; Jessica Peters, and Grace Wang. Welcome to #WMed ! See more at ow.ly/A2Pn50R3AoV #Match2024 #medpeds

Dr. Paul J. Schenarts says he is excited to make an impact as the new associate dean for Faculty Affairs at #WMed . Read more at ow.ly/bBUa50R3yBE