We need your help in the selection of the next class of physician leaders at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. We are seeking alumni physicians to become part of the Admissions Interview Committee, and we’d like you to have a hand in shaping the Class of 2023, because they will be the next generation of health care leaders to follow the paths you have blazed.  Read more or volunteer!

The Medical Alumni Association Board of Governors serves as a voice for the alumni body, representing alumni issues and helping alumni connect with each other, with students and with the School of Medicine. If you are interested in being considered for a member-at-large position beginning in May 2019 or nominating a fellow alum, click here to learn more and to submit a nomination form no later than Jan. 31, 2019.

"Back to the mud!" is not a catchphrase often used by School of Medicine faculty, but for Jeffrey Ram, Ph.D., the aquatic research laboratory requires him to put on his waders and get his hands dirty. During his tenure with the Department of Physiology, Dr. Ram has dedicated time and resources to exploring the surrounding aquatic ecosystems for organisms that he studies to advance scientific knowledge in neuroscience, muscle physiology, biodiversity and environmental factors on human health. The myriad species Dr. Ram examines provide a range of investigatory opportunities and lead to an interdisciplinary mindset with medical outcomes. "We can learn a lot from aquatic organisms," said Dr. Ram, "and we can use these organisms as models for biomedical discoveries. Wayne State is in such a prime location to examine the Great Lakes environment for the purpose of improving human health and having a positive impact." Read more.

Join us May 17-19, 2019, to celebrate the School of Medicine and our special graduating classes ending in 4 and 9 (i.e. 1964, 1969). Whether you are looking for Continuing Medical Education opportunities or a chance to rekindle friendships, reminisce, reflect or just celebrate, Medical Alumni Reunion Weekend offers something for everyone! The schedule includes a reception at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Friday night, followed Saturday by a full day of activities including CME, lunch, school tours at the School of Medicine and class receptions, dinner, award ceremony and dancing at MGM Grand Detroit. The festivities conclude Sunday with an informative bus tour of Detroit and a free concert by the Detroit Medical Orchestra. Click here for more information.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine would not be one of the nation's premier institutions for urban clinical excellence without the loyal support of its alumni. Your membership supports our students, our mission, our vision and our commitment to the WSU School of Medicine - we are Warrior Strong together! Click here to renew or join the WSU Medical Alumni Association today!

For 150 years, the Wayne State University School of Medicine has educated and trained many of the top physicians and researchers across the country and around the world. These alumni serve as an inspiration to the School of Medicine community, and as such, are highlighted on the alumni website. Click here to read about the more than 150 alumni profiled on the website or to nominate an alumna/us for inclusion.

The Medical Alumni Annual Fund has been instrumental in Street Medicine's efforts to serve the homeless in Detroit. This year, the student organization is hosting a homeless patient panel seminar and has provided more than 200 Hepatitis A vaccines due to the recent outbreak. They also assisted Homeless Action Network Detroit in conducting a Point-in-Time count to assess the current state of homelessness in Detroit. In April, they teamed up with the Student-Run Free Clinic to host the 5K Street Run Fundraiser and have another planned for April 2019. In addition to these efforts, three student board members will attend the International Street Medicine Symposium in the Netherlands to present their recent research as well as facilitate a breakout session. These accomplishments are largely made possible thanks to your support and contributions. Please consider making a difference by clicking here to donate!

The fall issue of Wayne State magazine is hot off the press. Click here to read more.

Is your child between the ages of 6-12? If so, we invite you to join us for Future Docs - an event that makes medicine fun for children through a variety of workshops, activities and more! Future Docs will be held March 2 from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. at the School of Medicine. If you'd like to be put on the list to receive a formal invitation, which will be sent in January, please send an e-mail to nvanbies@med.wayne.edu.

As you may know, it is the Residency Interview season and many of the students are traveling for interviews. To assist with the cost of traveling, we are promoting our HOST (Help Our Students Travel) program. If you live outside the metropolitan Detroit area, we ask that you consider joining this program and hosting an student in your home. In addition to residency interviews, students doing away rotations also find this program extremely beneficial and a very helpful resource. Pictured above, Logan Kinch, M.D. '15,  hosted Peter Szatkowski, M.D. '19, four times at his home in Chicago.  Click here to learn more and sign up!

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