Tag: The Buzz

As the University of Maryland School of Medicine community begins to return to campus for the fall semester, we still face many unknowns regarding the pandemic. The Delta variant threatens to reverse the progress we have made as a country,…

We are finally back on campus! When I think about where we were in this pandemic last summer, I am filled with encouragement and gratitude for where this journey has brought us. COVID-19 has certainly stretched us in many different…

This time of year provides an excellent opportunity for us to pause and reflect, practice self-awareness, and consider how our past activities may affect our future plans and goals. Our achievements do not come without challenge or courage, both of…

It is hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us. Another year has flown by, and we have once again experienced exponential growth as a premier academic medical institution. I was extremely proud to highlight our many successes…

"At the end of September, I hosted a very special celebration to which I invited all of the School of Medicine’s family, students, and friends. We recently completed the installation of brand-new displays in the lobby of the Bressler Research…

I always look forward to greeting and getting to know our new students, faculty, and staff during this time of year. Autumn brings fresh goals, fresh perspectives, and fresh motivation, yet we remain committed to productive, ongoing efforts like the…

"The academic community maintains several expectations of both current and future medical students. They should: Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills; Employ those skills in team settings and collaborate very well; Understand how to use data and distinguish accurate…

During this academic year, we have continued our tremendous, record-setting path of growth and success in each of our core mission areas (research, education, clinical care, and community impact). The UMSOM’s strong trajectory of growing our total research and clinical…

Over the past few months, I have talked a lot about celebration and our civil responsibility to acknowledge and honor each other’s successes whenever possible. I am confident in our understanding of the significance of celebration, particularly as it relates…

What’s on my mind in this new year is continuing our trajectory toward increased professionalism. Winter always begins with great festivity – a surge of inspiration and joy that we hope will continue through the long, cold months of the…