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Lulu Xu: Quidditch Champ!

Our very own Lulu, along with the other members of the USA Quidditch team, won the Quidditch World Cup!

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Physician-scientist Jane Freedman focuses on improving cardiovascular health

The single-minded goal of cardiologist and scientist Jane Freedman, MD, is to seek insights that will help heal patients with heart disease. Learn about her research and career in the latest Women in Science video.
Worcester District Medical Society honors two longtime UMMS faculty

Daniel Lasser, MD, chair and professor of family medicine & community health, received the 2018 Distinguished Career Award and Erik Garcia, MD, assistant professor of family medicine & community health, was recognized with this year’s A. Jane Fitzpatrick Community Service Award from the Worcester District Medical Society.
UMMS licenses clinical-stage gene therapies for Tay-Sachs, similar diseases to Axovant

Axovant Sciences, a Swiss company developing gene therapies for neurological diseases, has licensed exclusive worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of two novel gene therapy programs for Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases from UMassMedical School.

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Sonia Chimienti

Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and to the Office of Student Affairs! We are delighted to share this incredible journey with you, providing you with a supportive learning environment and guiding you through your years of medical training. Our team works in partnership with your Learning Communities Mentors and the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education to ensure that you receive the academic and personal support that you need in order to meet your educational goals, and to holistically support your professional development as a physician.

Our office coordinates many events that will be memorable milestones in your career development, including the White Coat Ceremony, the Second Year Oath Ceremony, and of course, Match Day and Graduation! Along the way to each of these events, we are here to assist you with planning your pre-clinical electives, Core Clinical Experiences, Advanced Studies electives both at home and away, transitional experiences throughout your training, and individualized career pathways, including 5^th Year Options, and if needed, leaves of absence. Your well-being and career balance are of paramount importance to our team; as such, we are committed to working with you to support you throughout your training.

Once again, welcome to UMass! Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions about student life at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Wishing you well,
Sonia Nagy Chimienti, MD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
School of Medicine

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Student Highlights

Lulu Xu: Quidditch Champ!

Latest News

Physician-scientist Jane Freedman focuses on improving cardiovascular health

Worcester District Medical Society honors two longtime UMMS faculty

UMMS licenses clinical-stage gene therapies for Tay-Sachs, similar diseases to Axovant

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