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Voices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanChancellor Michael F. Collins delivers optimistic message at UMass Chan's 2025 Commencement ceremonyOn Sunday, June 1, Chancellor Michael F. Collins delivered an optimistic message focused on the success of the graduates, in spite of the shadow that lingers from federal funding uncertainties. Listen to the full speech at UMass Chan Medical School's 52 Commencement ceremony in this new episode. Read about the ceremony at UMass Chan news: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2025/06/a-hope-filled-moment-umass-chan-celebrates-class-of-2025/2025-06-0317 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan's 2025 Commencement speaker: Marcia McNuttNational Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, PhD, delivered the 2025 Commencement address at UMass Chan Medical School on June 3. Listen to Dr. McNutt's full speech in this podcast episode. Dr. McNutt and the others also received honorary degrees during the ceremony. Learn more about the recipients on UMass Chan news: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2025/06/video-learn-about-umass-chans-2025-commencement-honorees/2025-06-0314 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanResearch explores avatar therapy for alcohol use disorder, suicide preventionLourah Kelly, PhD, discusses avatar therapy for alcohol use and suicide prevention in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. More resources can be found at the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/resources/mental-health-resources/2025-01-0216 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan expands program for diverse aspiring physiciansUMass Chan expands its program for underrepresented students on their path to medical school. Since its inception more than a decade ago, the Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program has provided academic guidance, mentorship and essential resources to more than 160 students from UMass Chan’s undergraduate campuses. This year students from Worcester State University can apply into the program. Applications are open until February 14, 2025. Learn more about the BaccMD Program and how to apply at: https://www.umassmed.edu/baccmd. Learn more about the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program: https://www.umassmed.edu/gsbs/outreach-programs/summer-enrichment-programs/2024-12-0514 minSAEM PodcastsSAEM PodcastsSeth R. Gemme, MD - Baystate Medical Center UMass Chan-BaystateSeth R. Gemme, MD - Baystate Medical Center UMass Chan-Baystate by SAEM2024-12-0521 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanStudying the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetesIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Jason Kim, PhD, professor of molecular medicine and medicine and director of the Metabolic Disease Research Center, discussed his research into the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes.2024-11-1419 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanImproving underrepresentation in medicine through mentorship and alliesIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, professor of obstetrics & gynecology and population & quantitative health sciences and executive director of the UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity, shares her journey from a first-generation Caribbean immigrant to accomplished physician and health equity advocate.2024-09-2328 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanChancellor Collins highlights UMass Chan's journey of growth, innovationChancellor Michael F. Collins kicked off a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast season by highlighting the growth and future of UMass Chan Medical School and how it is shaping the future of health care.2024-09-1021 minPulmPEEPsPulmPEEPsFellows' Case Files: UMass ChanWe have another great case in our Fellows’ Case Files coming today from UMass Chan. Listen in for a great discussion about a fascinating case with interesting physical exam and radiographic findings. Meet Our Guests Dr. Jen Kodela completed her … Continue reading →2024-08-2237 minPulmPEEPsPulmPEEPsFellows' Case Files: UMass ChanWe have another great case in our Fellows’ Case Files coming today from UMass Chan. Listen in for a great discussion about a fascinating case with interesting physical exam and radiographic findings. Meet Our Guests Dr. Jen Kodela completed her … Continue reading →2024-08-2237 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanWHO Director-General delivers keynote address at new building ribbon cutting ceremonyTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, director general of the World Health Organization, delivered the keynote address and received an honorary degree when UMass Chan Medical School celebrated the opening of the new education and research building. Listen to his speech.2024-06-1113 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanGov. Healey delivered UMass Chan's 51st Commencement addressMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivered the Commencement address at UMass Chan Medical School on June 2. She celebrated the Classes of 2024 from the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Gov. Healey was presented with a Chancellor’s Medal prior to her speech. Listen to the full speech in the podcast. Read more about Commencement: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2024/06/massachusetts-gov.-healey-to-umass-chan-grads-we-need-you-now-more-than-ever2024-06-0517 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanCherise Hamblin: A voice for Black maternal health equityIn the latest episode of Voices of UMass Chan, Cherise Hamblin, MD, delves into the critical topic of black maternal health and the significance of Black Maternal Health Week at UMass Chan Medical School. For a full list of events with registration information, head to the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2024/03/black-maternal-health-week-at-umass-chan-to-address-disparities/2024-04-0217 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanBridging the gap in opioid use disorder treatmentMargret Chang, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics and director of resident addiction curriculum in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at UMass Chan Medical School, and her team at Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge have developed an addiction treatment program in the primary care setting. In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Dr. Chang explains how their team-based approach, which includes a dedicated nurse who helps with outreach and focuses on providing a high level of engagement, could serve as model to help bridge the gap in addiction treatment for millions of patients.2024-03-2719 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUnderstanding the connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’sIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, John P. Haran, MD’07, PhD’18, and Ethan Loew, MD/PhD student, shed light on their ongoing research to better understand the connection between the gut microbiome and cognitive health, particularly how it impacts older people. For more information on the study, go to: https://www.umassmed.edu/haranresearchgroup/ You can also reach the research team via email: umass.emresearch@gmail.com2024-02-2119 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanMarcus Ruscetti shares his research journey in cancer biologyIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Marcus Ruscetti, PhD, assistant professor of molecular, cell & cancer biology, shares his journey into the field of science. Dr. Ruscetti’s parents, Frank and Sandy Ruscetti, are retired scientists from the National Cancer Institute, and he said he initially tried not to follow in their footsteps. Learn more about his work: https://www.umassmed.edu/ruscettilab/2024-01-3116 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanNew center focused on accelerating suicide preventionThe Center for Accelerating Practices to End Suicide through Technology Translation (CAPES) at UMass Chan is focused on figuring out how to accelerate best practices into clinical care across a range of health care settings. Learn more at umassmed.edu/news2023-12-0629 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan offers accelerated three-year MD programIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast episode, learn about the new accelerated three-year MD Program at UMass Chan Medical School. Medical students interested in enrolling in the program can find out more info at: https://www.umassmed.edu/som/academics/aMD-AcceleratedMD/2023-11-1518 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanPalliative expert Sunita Puri explores the ‘hidden harms’ of CPRPalliative care expert Sunita Puri, MD, associate professor of medicine, delves into the complexities surrounding cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. Drawing from her extensive experience in the field of palliative care, Dr. Puri sheds light on the hidden harms of CPR and challenges prevailing beliefs. Read about her recent article in The New Yorker for further insights into the complexities of CPR in palliative care: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-weekend-essay/the-hidden-harms-of-cpr Read about Dr. Puri's book, "That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour.”: https://sunitapuri.com/bio/.2023-11-0122 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan experts discuss benefits, concerns of AI in health careDavid McManus, MD’02, MSc and Neil Marya, MD’12, discuss how artificial intelligence will impact the field of medicine and research.2023-10-1830 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanValuable insight from the HPV and COVID-19 vaccine rolloutsIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast episode, Grace Ryan, PhD, assistant professor of population & quantitative health sciences, discusses her research into vaccine hesitancy, particularly the parallels between the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and COVID-19 vaccines rollout.2023-10-0320 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanChancellor Collins looks ahead to a vibrant year at UMass ChanChancellor Michael F. Collins kicked off the first episode of a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast season days after he welcomed UMass Chan Medical School’s largest medical school class in history. In the podcast, Collins sheds light on UMass Chan’s milestones and its pursuit of excellence as the community advances together.2023-09-1921 minTheSugarScience Podcast- curating the scientific conversation in type 1 diabetesTheSugarScience Podcast- curating the scientific conversation in type 1 diabetesHeard on the Street: Accalia Fu, PhD, UMass Chan Medical SchoolCheck out “Heard on the Street” recorded during Day 2 of Islet Study Group 2023. Hear from Dr. Accalia Fu from UMass Chan Medical School. 2023-06-2305 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanKatie Couric to UMass Chan 2023 grads: 'You are my heroes'Katie Couric, former host of NBC’s Today show and anchor of CBS Evening News, and co-founder of cancer research charity Stand Up To Cancer, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and delivered the Commencement address for the 50th Commencement at UMass Chan Medical School. Watch the full UMass Chan Commencement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dTcvQOMqp0 Watch a video about honorary degree recipient Katie Couric: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2023/06/video-learn-more-about-umass-chan-2023-honorary-degree-recipients/2023-06-0520 minAll Access: Med School AdmissionsAll Access: Med School AdmissionsEpisode 67: UMass Chan Medical School I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tracy Kedian, the Associate Dean for Admissions, at the UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Kedian sheds light on the unique aspects of UMass Chan's curriculum, known as VISTA. This innovative curriculum fosters curiosity, inquiry, and equity through group and problem-based learning, along with extensive use of medical simulation. One exciting feature of UMass Chan is its commitment to serving underserved populations. With a focus on health disparities and public and community health, the school offers two distinct tracks with its regional campuses - the Population-based Urban a...2023-05-311h 19All Access: Med School AdmissionsAll Access: Med School AdmissionsEpisode 67: UMass Chan Medical School I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tracy Kedian, the Associate Dean for Admissions, at the UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Kedian sheds light on the unique aspects of UMass Chan's curriculum, known as VISTA. This innovative curriculum fosters curiosity, inquiry, and equity through group and problem-based learning, along with extensive use of medical simulation. One exciting feature of UMass Chan is its commitment to serving underserved populations. With a focus on health disparities and public and community health, the school offers two distinct tracks with its regional campuses - the Population-based Urban a...2023-05-311h 19Voices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan experts discuss gut microbiome’s role in healthIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Ana Maldonado-Contreras, PhD, and Heidi Leftwich, DO, discuss their research on the role the gut microbiome plays in our overall health.2023-05-2222 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan to host Multicultural Women’s Health SummitOn June 17, UMass Chan Medical School and Central Mass Links are inviting the local community to participate in the Multicultural Women’s Health Summit, a free family wellness event, on Saturday, June 17, at UMass Chan in Worcester. The mission of the summit is for community members to learn about a wide range of health topics, including preventive care, chronic disease management and mental health. Registration for the event is open: https://www.umassmed.edu/dio/ Multicultural Women’s Health Summit Saturday, June 17 8:30 a.m - 2 p.m. UMass Chan Medical School Albert Sherman Center 368 Plantation Street Worcester, Mass. 016052023-05-0815 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanAbandoned at birth, medical student fights for reproductive justiceDropped on a doorstep as a baby, second-year medical student Jennifer Marino promotes reproductive rights and food security. Read about her story on UMass Chan News: umassmed.edu/news2023-05-0109 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanProgram addresses socioeconomic disparities in childhood asthma, improves careThe burden of asthma falls disproportionately among people from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and communities of color. Children are at risk for higher asthma rates, deaths and hospitalizations due to poor use of effective treatments. In the podcast, Michelle Trivedi, MD, MPH, associate professor of pediatrics, pediatric pulmonologist and asthma clinical researcher, discusses how school-supervised asthma programs can lead to dramatic improvements in the health of underrepresented children within the community who are most vulnerable. Dr. Trivedi shares advances in her research among minority populations in Worcester, Mass. through her collaboration with the Worcester Public Schools. Learn more about Remote Asthma...2023-04-1819 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan expert explains what you need to know about lupusLupus is an auto-immune disease that affects millions around the world. It's most common in women and causes a person's immune to attack itself resulting in pain throughout the body. Because the illness often looks different in every patient, it can go undetected for years. Roberto Caricchio, MD, the Myles J. McDonough Chair of Rheumatology, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine, explains what you need to know about lupus and highlights how the new UMass Chan Lupus Center will support patients. On May 2, UMass Chan and the Lupus Foundation of New...2023-04-0525 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan & Lahey Hospital & Medical Center to establish regional medical campusUMass Chan Medical School and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (Lahey), part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, have received approval from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) to establish a new regional medical school campus in Burlington. LCME is the accrediting body for medical schools in the United States and Canada.   The UMass Chan-Lahey regional campus will emphasize leadership, health systems science and interprofessional education, preparing students to lead and create solutions to future challenges in health care. The new track will be called LEAD@Lahey, which stands for lead, empower, advocate and deliver. The first cohort of medical students part...2023-03-2314 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanMD/MBA student raises awareness of type 1 diabetes through personal experienceMD/MBA student Emilee Herringshaw is focused on projects that support patient-driven solutions. The aspiring dermatologist shares stories of her life living with diabetes on her blog. Learn more about the MBA dual-degree program in a Voices of UMass podcast episode: https://soundcloud.com/umasschan/mba-podcast-3?in=umasschan/sets/season-4-voices-of-umassmed2023-03-1313 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanLearn about risks of cytomegalovirus, a common prenatal infection, in new podcastFew people are aware of cytomegalovirus, referred to as CMV, even though more than half of Americans are infected with it by the age of 40, according to infectious disease expert Laura Gibson, MD’94, in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. For more information about CMV, visit https://www.nationalcmv.org or www.nowiknowcmv.com.2023-02-1519 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanPhysician-scientist Jeremy Luban reflects on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemicJeremy Luban, MD, the David J. Freelander Professor in AIDS Research and professor of molecular medicine, discusses the latest SARS COV-2 variant of concern and the future of vaccines in the fight against COVID. Dr. Luban also reflects on what researchers have learned in the last three years, in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast episode.2023-02-0123 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan prepares to launch the Diversity Engagement SurveyIn this podcast, Marlina Duncan, EdD, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, and Sharina Person, PhD, the Dr. Marcellette G. Williams Senior Scholar and vice chair and professor of population & quantitative health sciences, explain why it is important for the UMass Chan Medical School community to participate in the upcoming Diversity Engagement Survey. Dr. Person was instrumental in the creation of the DES. Read more about the survey here: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2023/01/umass-chan-preparing-for-launch-of-diversity-engagement-survey/ UMass Chan's Diversity and Inclusion Office website: https://www.umassmed.edu/dio2023-01-1821 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan study finds increase in treatment for eating disorders among young people during pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic saw a significant increase in adolescents and young adults with eating disorders being admitted to inpatient treatment and outpatient programs, according to a recent study by Sydney M. Hartman-Munick, MD’15, assistant professor of pediatrics. Read about it on UMass Chan News: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/12/umass-chan-study-finds-increase-in-treatment-for-eating-disorders-among-young-people-during-pandemic/ Helpful resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.medainc.org/ https://www.feast-ed.org/2023-01-0419 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanBallerina steps into nursing role through UMass Chan’s Graduate Entry Pathway ProgramMelanie Ostiguy’s ballet students were inspired to pursue health care careers after she told them she was studying to become a nurse. Melanie Ostiguy, RN, pivoted from teaching ballet and working as a per-diem secretary at Heywood Hospital in Gardner to enrolling in the Graduate Entry Pathway. Learn about the GEP Pathway: https://www.umassmed.edu/gsn/academics/graduate-entry-pathway/ Learn more about Melanie's story: umassmed.edu/news2022-12-1910 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanAt-home COVID-19 tests explained in time for holiday gatheringsUMass Chan experts break down common questions around at-home COVID-19 tests in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast.2022-12-0724 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan medical student provides a voice for patients, families with special needsThird-year medical student Naaz Daneshvar is an advocate for patients and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Daneshvar worked to make a course called Operation House Call a requirement for first-year students in the Chan School of Medicine. Read more about it here: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/11/medical-student-provides-a-voice-for-patients-and-families-with-special-needs/ Operation House Call: https://thearcofmass.org/post/category/operation-house-call/2022-11-2111 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanPrograms, services support health and wellness for UMass Chan communityA new Voices of UMass Chan podcast describes how the Office of Well-Being and the Employee Assistance Program is helping to promote a culture of wellness for faculty, staff and students in the UMass Chan Medical School community. Find information about the OWB on UMass Chan's Sharepoint site at OWB. Contact the Office of Well-Being at: owb.umassmed.edu Contact the Employee Assitance at: eap.umassmed.edu2022-11-0920 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanNew graduate program helps professional nurses advance leadership skillsMary Antonelli, PhD, RN, MPH, provides an overview of the Master in Science Nursing and Interprofessional Leadership Program in the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing at UMass Chan Medical School.2022-10-2619 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanInfectious disease expert answers questions on flu, bivalent COVID-19 vaccinesIn this podcast episode, we discuss the COVID-19 bivalent vaccines, including how bivalent vaccines are used, and also what to expect for this year’s flu season. The guest in this episode is Jennifer Wang, MD, professor of medicine.2022-10-1212 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanMedical student Theo Eldore discusses advocacy work for LGBTQIA+UMass Chan medical student Theo Eldore has been recognized for his contributions furthering the development of LGBTQIA+ research and community. In the podcast, you can learn about his community-based research and advocacy. You can read about it here: https://bit.ly/3AyHndM2022-09-2915 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanJohanna Seddon discusses causes, risks and treatment of macular degenerationJohanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM, discusses the causes, prevention and treatment of macular degeneration in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. More information about the adult macular degeneration risk score calculator can be found at: www.seddonriskscore.org2022-09-1421 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanChancellor Collins describes opportunities for growth at UMass ChanChancellor Michael F. Collins kicks off the new academic year in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast.2022-08-3015 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanCori Bargmann, PhD, delivers keynote address at UMass Chan's 49th CommencementCori Bargmann, PhD, head of science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, head of the Lulu and Anthony Wang Laboratory of Neural Circuits and Behavior, and the Torsten N. Wiesel Professor at The Rockefeller University, delivered the keynote address at UMass Chan Medical School's 49th Commencement. Listen to Dr. Bargmann's full speech in this episode of the Voices of UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Bargmann in this video: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/06/video-inside-the-lives-and-accomplishments-of-cori-bargmann-paula-johnson-and-james-oconnell/ Read more about Commencement: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/02/umass-chan-medical-school-to-celebrate-classes-of-2022-at-49th-commencement-on-june-5/2022-06-1414 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanKey program links pediatricians to psychiatric services for youth during mental health crisisIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Yael Dvir, MD, and Bruce Waslick, MD, describe how the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program supports Massachusetts pediatricians caring for struggling children and their families, one phone call at a time.2022-04-0821 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan's Commitment to Diversity & InclusionIn this episode, Marlina Duncan, vice chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion at UMass Chan Medical School discusses the institution's focus on building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment on campus.2022-03-1420 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan's Translational Institute for Molecular TherapeuticsIn this episode, Miguel Sena-Esteves, PhD, associate professor of neurology, discusses the mission of UMass Chan Medical School's Translational Institute for Molecular Therapeutics. Learn more about the Translational Institute for Molecular Therapeutics, click here: https://www.umassmed.edu/translational-institute-for-molecular-therapeutics/ Dr. Sena-Esteves wrote an article The Conversation about research leading to the first ever gene therapy for Tay-Sachs disease. https://umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/02/first-gene-therapy-for-tay-sachs-disease-successfully-given-to-two-children/2022-03-0126 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan’s Sustainability and Climate Change PlanLearn about UMass Chan’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. The UMass Chan community is encouraged to help and provide their ideas via email: growing.green@umassmed.edu The full five-year Sustainability and Climate Action Plan can be found here: https://www.umassmed.edu/growinggreen/newsletter/climate-action-plan-2021-2026/ For more on-campus initiatives, click here: https://www.umassmed.edu/growinggreen Listen to the full podcast at: umassmed.edu/news/voices.2022-01-2622 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan Scribe FellowshipThe UMass Chan Medical School Scribe Fellowship is a one-year curriculum for highly motivated, recent college graduates who have a desire to gain clinical experience as a scribe during a gap year before applying to medical school. The program is intended for those who are underrepresented in medicine. If you're interested in applying to the fellowship, email Linda Cragin: linda.cragin@umassmed.edu.2022-01-2417 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanExplore the MBA Dual-degree ProgramIn a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, three UMass Chan Medical School students discuss their participation in the dual-degree MBA program. Developed with the Manning School of Business at UMass Lowell, the program is available to all students accepted into the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing. Most of the interest in the program has been among medical students.2021-11-3027 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanWhat does it take to persuade people to get vaccinated against COVID-19?In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, two UMass Chan Medical School researchers who have been tracking vaccine acceptance since the COVID-19 pandemic began share reliable advice based off of their findings.2021-11-1526 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanCelebrating the new VA community-based outpatient clinic at UMass ChanThe VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System and UMass Chan Medical School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Nov. 8, to celebrate the opening of a new 48,000-square-foot community-based outpatient clinic for veterans located on the Medical School’s campus in Worcester. You can listen to the entire press conference in the podcast. Learn more at: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/2021-11-091h 07Voices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Chan Medical School receives historic gift from The Morningside FoundationA $175 million historic gift from The Morningside Foundation to UMass Chan Medical School was announced on Tuesday, Sept. 7, with a press event at the UMass Club in Boston. Listen to the full press conference in this podcast episode. For more: https://www.umassmed.edu/umasschan/2021-09-2237 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Medical School rises to ‘health sciences moment’ in COVID-19 pandemicChancellor Michael F. Collins takes pause to reflect on positive impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitment of faculty, students and staff and shares updates about growth on the UMMS campus, in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast episode.]2021-08-1017 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanMedical students in the first PURCH track cohort prepare to graduateIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, three students from the inaugural Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health (PURCH) track share their experiences and insight into what makes the program unique. If you’re interested in applying to the PURCH track at UMass Medical School, more information on the application process can be found on the School of Medicine website: https://umassmed.edu/som/academics/purch-track/2021-05-2429 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanClinician Experience Office provides mental health support network for caregiversA new Voices of UMassMed podcast explores how the Clinician Experience Office a mental health support network for caregivers. Resources: To learn more about the CXO, visit: https://www.umassmed.edu/gme/wellness-and-benefits/clinician-experience-office/ Share your feedback on the Voices of UMassMed podcast. Email us: UMMScommunications@umassmed.edu2021-05-1026 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanMedical students share their stories through ‘Murmurs’ podcastA new Voices of UMassMed podcast highlights a podcast created by two School of Medicine students to promote reflective medicine.2021-03-0824 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Medical School celebrates resident physiciansA new Voices of UMassMed podcast spotlights the robust Graduation Medical Education programs at UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center.2021-02-2227 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanCoping with COVID fatigueIn this podcast episode, Christine Runyan, PhD, discusses COVID fatigue, how it's impacting health care providers and others and how to cope.2020-12-1025 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanKristin Mattocks details improvements in delivery of health care for veteransFor the past 15 years, Kristin Mattocks, MD, MPH, has worked to improve quality of community care for all veterans. The new associate dean for veterans affairs at UMMS talks about the future of care in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast.2020-11-1020 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanRobert Finberg: Wear your mask, get the flu shot and protect your neighborsAs coronavirus cases surge and the flu season gets underway across the United States, infectious disease expert Roberg W. Finberg, MD, provides a snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, offers insight into the latest research and urges people to stay vigilant in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast.2020-10-2820 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanFor Mark Johnson, neurological surgery is never ‘routine, mundane and inconsequential’In a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Mark Johnson, MD/PhD, discusses what drew him to the field of neurosurgery.2020-09-2223 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanLeading a Medical School During a PandemicIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Chancellor Michael F. Collins discusses what it’s been like to lead UMass Medical School amid a pandemic. Listen to more Voices of UMassMed episodes on UMassMed News: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/voices/2020-08-2528 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanHow monoclonal antibodies can help fight infectious diseases, such as Lyme diseaseIn a new Voices of UMassMedNow podcast, Mark Klempner, MD, talks how promising new research into infectious diseases, including Lyme disease, at MassBiologics of UMass Medical School.2020-06-2422 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Medical School grads share insight on Match DayIn a new Voices of UMassMedNow podcast, we sat down with two recent UMass Medical School School of Medicine graduates to reflect on their Match Day experience and provide advice and insight into the momentous occasion.2020-03-0623 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanExploring New Research into Parkinson's diseaseIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Kara Smith, MD, assistant professor of neurology, talks about early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease and new developments in research. She said she is optimistic that scientists will find a cure in her lifetime.2020-02-2020 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanUMass Medical School Tackles the Vaping CrisisIn a new Voices of UMassMedNow podcast, Tina Grosowky, instructor of psychiatry, discusses the vaping crisis and the new UMass Medical School program that teaches school nurses how to help teens quit vaping.2020-02-0726 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanScreening for Suicidal Risk in ER PatientsEdwin Boudreaux, PhD, discusses the rise in suicide rates in the United States and efforts to implement suicide prevention within the emergency room.2020-01-2325 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanFrom music to medicine, Anne Larkin shares journey to UMMSMeet Anne Larkin, MD, senior associate dean for educational affairs, and hear how her journey led her to UMass Medical School in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast.2020-01-0919 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanLISTEN: Local participants needed for nationwide research programIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Mara M. Epstein, ScD, discusses a local effort to enroll participants in the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program.2019-12-1218 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanInnovations in pediatric cancer research at UMass Medical SchoolIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Jason Shohet, MD, PhD, highlights new advances in pediatric cancer research at UMass Medical School, and Luis Portillo Reyes, a young cancer patient, opens up about going through treatment for leukemia.2019-11-2618 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanHow digital devices play a role in screening patients for diseaseIn this Voices of UMassMed podcast episode, David McManus, MD, discusses research into how digital devices can improve patient care and enhance our understanding of disease.2019-11-1526 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanA medical degree track for students who want to focus on community healthLearn how the PURCH track at UMass Medical school-Baystate provides medical students with an opportunity to learn and practice medicine in urban and rural health care settings in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast.2019-10-3024 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanThe impact anatomical donors have on medical studentsThis episode of the Voices of UMassMed podcast delves into the Anatomical Gift Program at UMass Medical. It's a thought-provoking conversation about the impact anatomical donors have in medical education.2019-10-1822 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanTackling women's health issues with Luu IrelandThe new Voices of UMassMed podcast episode with Luu Ireland, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, provides information about women’s health topics and issues, including birth control, pregnancies and abortion.2019-10-0418 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanNew hope for Tay-Sachs diseaseIn this episode of Voices of UMassMed, two UMass Medical School researchers explain the promising new gene therapy that could offer hope those born with Tay-Sachs disease.2019-09-2022 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanThe next-generation of therapies to fight pediatric and adult cancerLearn about the latest advancements in pediatric and adult cancer research at UMass Medical School and how you can sign up for the annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run.2019-09-0621 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanInside The Duchenne Program at UMass Medical SchoolIn this Voices of UMassMed podcast, Brenda Wong, MD, professor of pediatrics, and Tracy Seckler, co-founder and CEO of Charley’s Fund, talk about The Duchenne Program at UMass Medical School, New England’s first and only interdisciplinary program devoted to boys and young men with DMD.2019-08-2119 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanChancellor Collins: What Sets UMass Medical School ApartChancellor Michael F. Collins kicks off Season 2 of the Voices of UMassMed podcast, just as the School of Medicine Class of 2023 begins its journey through medical school. In the podcast, Dr. Collins explains how the increased class size is benefitting the culture, offers advice to new students, and more.2019-08-0920 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanLISTEN: Keynote address delivered by AAMC President Darrell G. KirchOn June 2, Darrell G. Kirch, MD, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges, delivered the keynote address to UMass Medical School graduates during the 46th Commencement.2019-06-0315 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanProgram inspires students to consider health and science careersIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Robert Layne, MEd, explains the various opportunities for disadvantaged students in Worcester to learn about health care fields through UMass Medical School. Also, medical student Marian Younge, highlights the exposure she received through UMMS inspired her to pursue a career in medicine.2019-05-1623 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanLISTEN: How wearable technology could help to stem opioid crisisIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Stephanie Carreiro, MD, discusses ongoing research into how wearable technology has the potential to help prevent opioid-use disorder and treat patients in recovery.2019-05-0317 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanShlomit Schaal on Improving Eye HealthIn this Voices of UMassMed podcast, Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, discusses the importance of eye health, and how technology can help identify disease in a non-invasive way.2019-04-1923 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanRunning the Boston Marathon to fund ALS researchMembers of the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund Boston Marathon team say they will hold loved ones who have fought the disease close to heart on April 15, when they run 26.2 miles to support amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research underway at UMass Medical School.2019-04-0522 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanEbola survivor Richard Sacra talks about the 2014 crisis, his recovery and his life nowEbola survivor Richard Sacra looks back on the 2014 crisis, his recovery and his mission in Liberia during a Voices of UMassMed podcast.2019-03-1421 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanGet the Facts: Colorectal Cancer AwarenessJustin Maykel, MD, stresses the importance of colorectal cancer screenings before age 50, early detection testing, new treatments and research in a Voice of UMassMed podcast episode.2019-03-0724 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanCounting Down to Match Day at UMass Medical SchoolIn advance of Match Day 2019, we sat down with four medical school students for a Voices of UMassMed podcast and capture their nerves and excitement.2019-03-0721 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanPromising New Treatments for DepressionAnthony Rothschild, MD, discusses the increase in depression among Americans and research into promising new treatments for depression, including ketamine.2019-02-2220 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanInfectious Diseases Impacting our CommunityMireya Wessolossky, MD, specializes in infectious disease research at UMMS. She explains her research in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast.2019-01-3123 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanAllan Jacobson, PhD, helps make sense out of nonsense mutations in genesIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast, Allan Jacobson, PhD, helps make sense out of nonsense mutations in genes and how UMass Medical School is driving research to help patients with rare disease.2019-01-1828 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanYour Diet, Your Gut, Your HealthThe start of the new year is when many people take a closer look at nutrition and start exploring new diet trends. Barbara Olendzki, RD, MPH, studies how diet affects the microbiome and overall health. She explains the science in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast.2019-01-0423 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanA Conversation with UMass President Marty MeehanWhat is it like leading a five-campus University of Massachusetts research system, which includes UMass Medical School? In a new Voices of UMassMed episode, President Marty Meehan discusses his life-long passion for education, his pride for UMass and his goals toward improving the institutions.2018-11-3023 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanAdvances to Combat Hearing LossAaron Remenschneider, MD, MPH, runs an active research program at UMass Medical School focused on improving outcomes for patients who receive cochlear implants and other treatments. He explains his work in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast.2018-11-1320 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanBuilding Bonds within the CommunityDid you know UMass Medical School has been investing in the unmet needs of students in Worcester Public Schools for more than 20 years? In the latest podcast, you will learn about the various programs that are supporting students, and how that commitment is making a huge difference in the lives of students and teachers.2018-10-2620 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanCaring for Mothers with Perinatal DepressionIn a new Voices of UMassMed podcast interview, UMass Medical School perinatal experts talk about creating a program to screen moms for postpartum depression.2018-10-1222 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanVitiligo: More than Skin DeepChances are even if you don’t know what vitiligo is, you know someone who has it. The common autoimmune skin condition impacts one in 100 people, causing them to lose pigment and develop white spots on their face and body. In a Voices of UMassMed podcast interview, John Harris, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine and director of the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center at UMass Medical School, talks about the stigma associated with having vitiligo and explains the promising research he’s working on to find better treatments for patients.2018-09-2824 minVoices of UMass ChanVoices of UMass ChanCitizen Science and Dog GeneticsElinor Karlsson, PhD, assistant professor of molecular medicine, has spent her career examining animals to help scientists better understand human disease. In a new episode of the Voices of UMassMed podcast, Karlsson explained why she has turned to dog owners to help with a large genomic research project at UMass Medical School.2018-08-1525 min