President of the Class of 2024 Denise Quintanilla, MD:

“As future physicians, we have a moral obligation to speak out against injustice and to advocate for the health and well-being of all people, regardless of their nationality, religion, or ethnicity.”

Our keynote speaker: Dr. Rahel Nardos!

“You can relieve someone’s suffering even if you can’t cure their disease. It requires your wisdom and compassion.”

Michael B. Belzer, MD, from the Class for 1974, is sharing his valuable wisdom with our graduates!

HAPPENING NOW: Our graduating medical students are anxiously waiting outside Northrop Audiorium!

It’s almost time! ⏳

#UMNmed2024

It’s Graduation Day! 🎓 Dean Tolar chats with Liz Poskie from the Class of 2024 about her post-grad plans & celebration plans tonight!

#UMNmed2024 | #MedSchoolGraduation | #UMNproud

On Ozempic: “My professional opinion is that the potential benefits in a medically eligible patient greatly outweigh the potential risks, and so it’s been a really positive change,” said Aaron Kelly.

Read about UMN researchers' take on weight loss drugs: bit.ly/3Woavko.

In 2022, about 63,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported across the US to the CDC.

Learn more about protecting yourself this tick season with Professor Benjamin Clarke, PhD ➡️: bit.ly/3UGKZWi.

#LymeDisease | #TickSeason

A new study suggests a potential new tool used to reawaken immune responses to win battles against cancer cells, limit #cancer spread, and extend patient lives.

Read more about the study co-authored by Professor Robert Clarke, PhD: bit.ly/44mhIDM.

#UMNcancer

📣 Great news!

UMN Family Medicine's UMN/CentraCare Willmar Rural Family Medicine Residency Program received initial ACGME accreditation!

PGY1s will begin training in July 2025. This is the 1st FM rural training program in MN! More at: z.umn.edu/WillmarFM. bit.ly/3was10Z

The Anatomy Bequest Program Service of Gratitude is a chance for us to express our deep appreciation to the donors for their invaluable contribution to the advancement of medical education and research.

📆 May 18 from 2-3:30 p.m.
📍 Northrop
🔗 bit.ly/4dq2y4k.

🚨 Research news!

A new U of M study found that metformin can decrease the amount of COVID-19 virus in the body and lower the chances of the virus coming back strongly after initial treatment.

Read more ➡️: bit.ly/4bhpsJm.

#COVID19 | #Metformin

MEDICAL STUDENTS: Interested in hands-on research experience? 🔬

Apply to the Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship!

Applications for students are due May 3! Details at ➡️ z.umn.edu/MSARF.

UMN Dept. of Anesthesiology

SAVE THE DATE for the Symposium on Pain and Alcohol!

Join us to learn about cutting-edge research on pain and alcohol use.

📆 Saturday, June 22
🔗 More info & register at: bit.ly/3wnweOQ.

UMN Dept. of Anesthesiology | UMN Medical Discovery Team on Addiction | #Alcohol | #UMN

TODAY: the final session of Mini Medical School!

Learn about navigating mental wellness later in life today from 5-6:30 p.m.!

🔗 Learn more and register: bit.ly/49Coart.

UMN Office of Academic Clinical Affairs | #UMNmed

Dr. Suzanne Hecht from UMN Family Medicine and M Health Fairview was on MPR News this morning! 🎙️

She spoke about how diet, exercise and medications can build our bone density and help prevent fractures as we age. Listen at: bit.ly/4bgPCvH.

#UMNproud

Meet Assistant Professor Dr. Arif Hamid from University of Minnesota Neuroscience!

With a passion for understanding dopamine's role in decision-making and combating mental health stigma, he's pioneering research both locally and globally.

Read more: bit.ly/49Vs12M.

#Dopamine | #MentalHealth

Empowering women globally! 🌎

Surgeon Rahel Nardos guided graduate students in developing a new tool for repairing pelvic floor injuries that replaces the tool used in high-income countries.

Read more: bit.ly/4beyQ0n.

#HealthEquity | #PelvicFloor

After a lifetime of knee pain, Chance Murphy underwent surgery that corrected his birth defect and loss of mobility. Best of all, he didn’t have to travel—his doctor works in nearby St. Cloud.

Full story: bit.ly/3xwFZKM.

#OrthopedicSurgery @umnorthosurg CentraCare