Facing a stress-inducing array of exams this week, the School of Medicine Class of 2022 let off some steam in the medical education building during Tuesday’s annual Hawaiian shirt contest, put on by the Department of Biochemistry.

While many may be aware the Medical Center plays a critical role when disaster strikes inside state lines, they may not know UMMC also helps during times of need in neighboring states: The Medical Center sent staff and resources to help with back-to-back relief efforts following deadly hurricanes in North Carolina and Florida.

The FDA’s recent proposal to curb the use of e-cigarettes by teenagers by limiting access to their fruity flavors is good news for those who want to keep children tobacco-free. But it really doesn’t go far enough, a UMMC tobacco cessation expert says.

UMMC leadership extends its sympathy to the family members of a legendary member of the Medical Center community for their loved one’s unparalleled contributions to the academic health sciences center.

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center.

Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff.