Shari Barkin elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Shari Barkin, MD, MSHS, chief of the Division of General Pediatrics and William K. Warren Foundation Professor of Pediatrics, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the organization announced today. View...

Lecture reflects on the lives touched by Levi Watkins

Levi Watkins Jr., MD, has an enduring legacy as a cardiovascular surgeon, mentor and advocate, and John Tarpley, MD, professor emeritus of Surgery and Anesthesiology and academic dean of the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons, recently shared his reflections about the remarkable impact of his friend and colleague, both on the medical profession and on the lives of others. View...

A history of service: Marilyn Dubree celebrates 45 years of dedication to Vanderbilt Nursing

When Marilyn Dubree graduated with her master's degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, she had no intention of remaining at Vanderbilt for the rest of her career. Thankfully for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the more than 7,000 nurses she serves, Marilyn did just that. View...

VUMC Resources to Support Employees series: Psychological and spiritual health resources

The Medical Center has many programs in place to support individuals and work groups in their psychological and spiritual health. View...

VUMC announces policy and procedures for records and documents retention

At VUMC, legal affairs and regulatory compliance hinge on appropriate retention of records and documents from all corners of the enterprise, whether concerning patients, students or employees, clinical operations, research projects, business dealings or financial transactions. View...

DNA podcast, season 2, episode 9: "Think Deeply: What Matters To You? Dare To Have Tough Conversations" now available

The ultimate goal is to live confidently and enjoy life on our terms. Let's make sure we're leaving on the same note. This episode isn't morbid: it's a sign to prioritize what matters to you and get comfy with the uncomfortable. Featuring Drs. Jeff Balser, Uchenna Anani and Mariu Duggan. View...

Roland Eils to deliver Discovery Lecture, Oct. 21

Roland Eils, PhD, founding director of the Center for Digital Health at the Berlin Institute of Health, will discuss efforts to translate the deluge of genomics data generated by international initiatives into understanding disease mechanisms during the next web-based Discovery Lecture. View...

Reminder: Complete your COVID-19 safety training; deadline is Nov. 15

As described in the article "Important: New OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Standards Take Effect on Sept. 7," COVID-19 safety training is required for all Vanderbilt Health workforce members, including faculty and staff. View...

New Clinician Spotlight: Caitlin Demarest

Caitlin Demarest, MD, PhD, recently joined the Department of Thoracic Surgery as an assistant professor, having been recruited to Vanderbilt by her mentor, Matthew Bacchetta, MD, MBA. View...

This week's VUMC COVID hospitalization statistics

A weekly update on how many COVID-19 patients are in VUMC's hospitals, how many are in intensive care, and how many are unvaccinated. View...

VUMC sources quoted by ABC News, Voice of America, People magazine, more

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...