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Latest News
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Chancellor Collins: Focus on health care, biomedical research in 2016 elections
Chancellor Michael F. Collins laid out the case during this election season for health care reform and biomedical research funding in an op-ed published in Worcester Medicine.
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Cutting edge UMMS Cryo-Electron Microscopy facility opens
The grand opening of the Massachusetts Facility for High-Resolution Cryo-Electron Microscopy at UMass Medical School is taking place Tuesday, Oct. 4. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony; tours of the facility for invited guests; and, open to the public, lectures from world renowned cryo-EM experts.
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New ALS ONE license plate to support ALS research and care
Robert H. Brown Jr., DPhil, MD, a leading ALS scientist, joined Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito to announce the launch of the ALS ONE license plate to help fund ALS research and care.
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Wen Xue receives $250,000 for pediatric cancer research from Hyundai Hope on Wheels
UMass Medical School cancer researcher Wen Xue, PhD, accepted a $250,000 grant Friday from the Hyundai Motor America Hope on Wheels campaign to continue his work toward improving care and treatment options for children with cancer.
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Cole Haynes receives investigator award from HHMI, Gates & Simons foundations
Cole Haynes, PhD, was named one of 84 faculty scholars by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the Simons Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Mindfulness & Wellness
Welcome Message
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 5th 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
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