College of Medicine

The College of Medicine, one of 46 health-professions programs honored, is receiving the HEED award for a fourth consecutive time. The award recognizes U.S. health schools and centers demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

First-year med student Sheena Chege is the College of Medicine's latest National Health Service Corps scholar. As part of the program, Chege has promised to practice primary care for at least four years in a medically underserved community.

A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Sanjay Kumar has found that an amino acid produced by the brain could play a crucial role in preventing temporal lobe epileptic seizures.

Catch up on dozens of recent news items featuring the College of Medicine, its faculty, staff, students and programs.

Join the College of Medicine this Friday at 7 p.m. EST as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. The event will include a message from Dean John P. Fogarty, a video tribute to the college, special recognition of Dr. Myra Hurt, a 2020 Hall of Fame class induction and various breakout chat rooms.