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Issue No. 69 | February 2018
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Student Spotlight
PhD student shares her perspective on the 125th anniversary celebration mantra: Where Tradition Meets Innovation . . .
"My colleagues and I pursue innovative ideas and exciting scientific discoveries every day in the lab, from creating novel technologies and discovering small compounds that have a potential to treat cancer, to making new discoveries about fundamental molecular and cellular biology. The tradition of rigorous scientific methodology and critical thinking guide me to unveil the scientific truth. A long standing spirit that promotes collaboration and communication within the Hopkins community help us advance science faster together."
~Yinan Liu, 2nd year PhD student, Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences
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Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute
$50M gift to transform diagnosis, treatment
Johns Hopkins Medicine and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy announced the new
Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute
, founded with a
$50M gift
from the UAE to improve
diagnosis
,
treatment
and
patient recovery
from stroke
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The announcement was made
Feb. 1 in New York City
;
speakers included JHU President Ronald Daniels; Dean/CEO Paul Rothman, Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba
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Learn more
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Dine with a Doc - UIM
Underrepresented in Medicine students meet alumni
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine students and house staff joined alumni at a special
Dine with a Doc reception for students Underrepresented in Medicine (UIM). The event, held
Feb. 22 at Cava Mezze in Baltimore, allowed UIM alumni to offer career advice and industry insight
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To sponsor or participate in a future Dine with a Doc event, email [email protected]
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Meet 3 school of medicine reunion couples
For 125 years, Hopkins has been home to tradition, innovation - and
love
. The sweetheart stories of these couples began when they were Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine students and will continue at Reunion & Alumni Weekend (June 1-2, 2018), where you're invited to come
Home to Hopkins
and create loving memories of your own! Registration opens next month. Discover more.
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Funding for Medical Student Groups
28 medicine-related programs granted stipends
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association awarded 28 medicine-affiliated student groups up to $2500 to support upcoming programming. Grantees include the Distinguished Teaching Society of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Student Sight Savers Program, which will designate its funds to expand collaborations with community-based organizations to conduct vision screenings.
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House Staff Alumnus Honored
Ophthalmologist receives international recognition
Suber Huang, MD (House Staff - Opthalmology, 2004),
is the 2018 recipient of the Jose Rizal International Medal from the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. The Jose Rizal Medal is given to an outstanding ophthalmologist who has demonstrated excellence in ophthalmology in the Asia-Pacific region. It is the organization's
highest recognition for contributions to education and clinical care. Huang is the
president and founder of The Retina Center of Ohio in South Euclid, OH.
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125 Years of Innovation
A look back at innovations since 1893
Since 1893, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has been a prolific source of medical innovations. In October, the school will celebrate its 125th anniversary. In the latest issue of Insight, review some of the impressive historical innovations, such as the establishment of the postoperative intensive care unit and the discovery of restriction enzymes. Learn more
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School of Medicine Awards
Nominations accepted through March 30
Do you know a distinguished Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine alum who is making strides in research, practice and/or in the community? Nominate yourself or a fellow alum for The School of Medicine Distinguished Medical Alumnus Award or The Samuel P. Asper Award for Achievement in Advancing International Medical Education.
Nominate here.
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Your Vote Counts
U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Survey
The 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Best Children's Hospitals reputation surveys are now available.
If you are a board-certified physician in a ranked U.S. News specialty area and a Doximity member, you are eligible to take the survey by logging on to Doximity.com or the Doximity app by March 22.
New board certifications have been added to the list of those eligible to vote in this year's survey, including neuroradiology, vascular surgery, pediatric neurosurgery and transplant hepatology.
Check your eligibility and vote.
Contact
[email protected]
if you experience any issues.
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