Wayne State University School of Medicine has been selected as one of three finalists this year for the Association of American Medical Colleges’ annual Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service. This prestigious award recognizes community service as an important element of the academic mission, and singles out institutions that serve as examples of social responsiveness for academic medical communities. Schools that receive the award must demonstrate a broad-based, continuing commitment to community service in a variety of programs and initiatives. Click here to read more.

Two hundred and seventy-one men and women earned the title of doctor on June 6 at the Wayne State University School of Medicine’s commencement and hooding ceremony, held at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. More than half of the Class of 2017 will remain in Michigan for residencies. Click here to read more.  

Dr. Jacquelyn and Mr. Rick Watson have established a second endowed scholarship at the Wayne State University School of Medicine to help lighten the financial burden of medical students. “The WSU School of Medicine has been the catalyst of my career in medicine as a Radiation Oncologist,” said Class of 1983 alumna Dr. Jacquelyn R. Watson. Click here to read more.

The Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association recognizes distinguished alumni and faculty for significant contributions to the School of Medicine and the medical community at large. Awards are presented annually during the Medical Alumni Reunion Dinner. All School of Medicine alumni, faculty, resident alumni and students are invited to nominate candidates for the Recent Alumni Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Lawrence M. Weiner Award. Click here to nominate a candidate.

Sixteen students from the Wayne State University School of Medicine represented the university at the annual meeting of the American Medical Association Medical Student Section, held June 8-10 in Chicago, where more than 600 students from across the country met to discuss and vote on 50 student-authored policies. Wayne students were responsible for two successful policies at the meeting. The policies, adopted by the AMA Medical Student Section, were meant to guide elected student delegates in the physicians’ House of Delegates meeting held June 10-14. Read more. The Medical Alumni Annual Fund provides critical financial support to more than 60 student organizations at the School of Medicine, including the AMA.  There is still time to show your support before the fiscal year ends September 30.  Make a Gift Today!

The Office of Alumni Affairs is excited to announce that we will have a booth at this year’s OB/GYN ultrasound symposium! We look forward to engaging with our alumni on Oct. 20 --21 at the Henry Autograph Collection. If you will be attending, please be sure to look for us. We will have giveaways and information handouts on ways to connect with your alma mater. Click here to view event information.

Since 1868, the Wayne State University School of Medicine has proudly educated many of the top physicians and medical researchers in the country. To recognize and honor these remarkable individuals, a special Notable Alumni section has been added to the alumni website. Click here to read about the more than 100 alumni now profiled, and check back often as we expand the list. We welcome recommendations, so if you or someone you know meets the criteria for inclusion, please submit a nomination form.   

This month’s featured alumnus is Richard Isaacs, M.D. ’88, F.A.C.S. Read more.

On Aug. 19, Wayne State University will host The Baroudeur, an annual cycling event to raise money for student scholarships. The Baroudeur is a fun, noncompetitive event that gives riders of all abilities an opportunity to explore the Motor City and surrounding area on two wheels while helping economically disadvantaged students pursue higher education. Please click here if you are interested in being a medical volunteer.

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