The Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the accrediting body for North American medical schools, has continued its full accreditation of the Wayne State University School of Medicine through the 2022-23 academic year. The LCME notified WSU President M. Roy Wilson and School of Medicine Dean Jack D. Sobel, M.D., of the full accreditation continuation via a letter received Oct. 19. Click here to read more.

Fiscal year 2017 was a very productive and successful year for the Medical Alumni Association.  Donations to the Medical Alumni Annual Fund reached their highest level in history and the number of alumni who support the School of Medicine continued to increase.  Several exciting new initiatives were launched, including the Notable Alumni website and the White Coat Sponsorship program, while alumni/student engagement opportunities expanded significantly.  Click here for more highlights from 2017 and learn how the Medical Alumni Association is promoting alumni pride, excellence and loyalty while supporting a robust medical education for students.

Thanks to the generosity of 1,493 donors, the Medical Alumni Annual Fund reached an all-time high of $580,067!  As a result, programs and initiatives that have a direct impact on students’ academic success and professional growth received record funding.  Thank you for your generous support!  Click here to learn more about the impact of your support and how the Medical Alumni Annual Fund enhances medical education.

This month we feature the current Medical Alumni Association President, Brenda Moskovitz, M.D. ’83. “I am a proud lifetime member of the WSU Medical Alumni Association because I want to be able to help support the outstanding students in the School of Medicine and contribute to the resources available to them that the Alumni Association helps make possible. I am thrilled to give back to the school that provided me with an exceptional medical education and want to ensure this tradition continues for years to come.” If you are interested in joining Dr. Moskovitz as a member of the WSU Medical Alumni Association, click here to join!

Family, education and a dedication to the community are what motivated Wayne State University sweethearts David Blum, M.D. ’72, Res. ’76, and his wife, Marie Blum, MLIS ’71, to establish the Herman and Eva Blum Endowed Award at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. This new annual award will be announced at Match Day starting in 2018. Fourth-year students who have displayed a devotion to community service throughout their time in medical school may be nominated for the award. Click here to read more.

Since 1868, the Wayne State University School of Medicine has proudly educated many of the top physicians and medical researchers in the country. These individuals serve as an inspiration to the School of Medicine community through their professional accomplishments, leadership and service to humanity. To recognize and honor these remarkable individuals, a special Notable Alumni section has been added to our redesigned website. Click here to read about the more than 125 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 George Dean, M.D. ’56. Read more.

The Aesculapians are involved in many medical school activities, including First-Year Orientation and Orientation Guide, the annual Appreciation Call, Peer Mentoring Program, and the sponsorship of the end-of-year event, Lampoon. They select one service organization based in Detroit to be sponsored yearly. This year, they are sponsoring the LAWN Academy, pictured above. The charity will receive the proceeds from Lampoon and students will also organize volunteer events for members and the School as well. For more information about Aesculapians Honor Society, visit www.aesculapians.org. Click here to donate today.

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