The Match Day celebration for the Wayne State University School of Medicine Class of 2018, held in the MGM Grand Detroit ballroom March 16, marked the arduous work of at least the last four years, resulting in a 98.32 percent residency match rate for the Class of 2018. WSU's rate surpasses this year’s national match rate of 94.27 percent for allopathic students, in a year that saw 43,909 United States and international medical school students and graduates vie for 32,910 available positions. Read more. 

Invitations have been mailed and registration is open! Join us May 18-20 to celebrate our special graduating classes ending in 3 and 8 (i.e. 1963, 1968). Whether you are looking for Continuing Medical Education or a chance to rekindle friendships, reminisce, reflect or just celebrate, Medical Alumni Reunion Day offers something for everyone. The schedule includes a reception at the Detroit Institute of Arts on May 18; CME, lunch and tours at the School of Medicine followed by class receptions, dinner, awards and dancing at the MGM Grand Detroit on May 19; and a bus tour of the city May 20. Click here for details and to register.

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.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine is hosting a black tie gala, A Sesquicentennial Celebration, recognizing our 150-year history of urban clinical excellence and community outreach in the heart of Detroit. The celebration will take place Sept,  22 at the MGM Grand Detroit. During the event, we will also honor distinguished alumni and community members with the 2018 Ambassador, Trailblazer and Distinguished Community Service awards. Click here for more information and to register.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine is seeking nominations for the Ambassador, Trailblazer and Distinguished Community Service awards, which will be presented during the Sept. 22 Gala to mark the school’s sesquicentennial. Read more.

The WSU Global Health Alliance is hosting its first conference, “Collaboration & Innovation in Global and Local Health,” on May 3. The conference is the headline event of “Global Health Innovations Week,” a week of unique events celebrating innovations in global and urban health, including  Ignite to Innovate, an exciting global health innovation challenge!  Click here to learn more about the challenge or to register for the conference.

For 150 years, the Wayne State University School of Medicine has remained committed to serving the Detroit community. It is only fitting, then, that the School of Medicine’s sesquicentennial anniversary is also the inaugural year for the Herman and Eva Blum Endowed Award, an award established by Dr. David and Mrs. Marie Blum, which will annually honors one student for outstanding devotion to community service. Read more.

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.

Julius Combs, M.D. '58, Res. '62.  Read more.

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