WSU MedAlum is a mobile app designed specifically for WSU School of Medicine alumni! With just the click of a button, this app will allow you to stay abreast of the latest news and happenings at the School of Medicine, register for events and much, much more! Click to download the app now on Android devices or iPhone/iPad.

Wayne State University Professor of Surgery Charles Shanley, M.D. '87, F.A.C.S., was appointed vice dean for Clinical Affairs for the WSU School of Medicine, effective Feb. 1. Dr. Shanley also became president and chief executive officer of the Wayne State University Physician Group on March 1.  Read more.

Is your child a future doctor? This is one great way to find out! Join us March 24 at the School of Medicine for Future Docs.  Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to join us for a fun and educational day featuring more than 15 exciting hands-on medical and science-themed workshops, a Future Docs T-shirt and backpack, a photo booth, lunch and more! For information and to register, click here.

Sometimes you have to just roll up your sleeves and get things done. Jannie Tang, M.D., '76, Res., '77, thinks so, anyway. A successful anesthesiologist, Dr. Tang recounts her history of traveling to the United States and working in a research laboratory to save enough money for her first year of medical school. Read more.

Join us May 18-20 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the School of Medicine and our special graduating classes ending in 3 and 8 (i.e. 1963, 1968). 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, class receptions, dinner and an award ceremony. This year’s award recipients are Erlene Seymour, M.D. ’08 - Recent Alumni Award; Anju Goyal, M.D., Res. ’04, Fel. ’05 - Lawrence M. Weiner Award; and Lawrence Diebel, M.D. ’80, and Anita Moncrease, M.D. ’84 - Distinguished Alumni Award. The festivities conclude Sunday with an interesting and informative bus tour of Detroit. Click here for more information.

WSU President M. Roy Wilson and first lady Jacqueline Wilson cordially invite you to an exclusive alumni event at the Gem Theater in Detroit in celebration of Wayne State University’s sesquicentennial. For event details, click here. 

The Wayne State University School of Medicine prepares healthcare leaders and advocates who go on to change the world.  Click on the video to learn more about the robust advocacy program at the school.

Taylor Lewis, M.D. ’78, was a staunch supporter of the WSU School of Medicine as well as a jazz aficionado. On April 14, a concert featuring local and international jazz artists will take place at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, Mich., to benefit the Taylor A. Lewis, M.D., and Cleveland Hurst II Endowed Scholarship at WSU.  Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

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For 150 years, the Wayne State University School of Medicine has educated many of the top physicians and medical researchers in the country. To recognize and honor these remarkable individuals, a Notable Alumni section is featured on the alumni website. Click here to read about the more than 130 alumni who have been 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.

Melvyn Rubenfire, M.D. '65.  Read more.

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