William C. Torrey, MD, has been named the 2019 Exemplary Psychiatrist by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)—the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness.
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From Science to Fiction—A Very Active Emeritus Professor’s Next Chapter
Returning from a recent trip to his native Spain, 89-year-old Emeritus Professor Miguel Marin-Padilla made a surprising decision—after nearly 60 years in academic medicine and more than 190 scientific publications, it was time to leave science behind. “It is time for me to close that door and let young people move the field forward,” he says.
The Dartmouth Institute’s Class of 2019 ‘Called to do Great Things’ in Healthcare
On June 7, a remarkable group of 93 healthcare influencers joined the ranks of Dartmouth alumni as The Dartmouth Institute celebrated its MPH, MS, and PhD graduates of the Class of 2019.
Simon Hillier, MD, Named Chair of Anesthesiology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Geisel School of Medicine
After an extensive national search, Simon Hillier, MD, has been appointed Chair and Service Line Leader for Anesthesiology and Perioperative Services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Hillier has served as interim chair since April 2017.
Study Reveals How ACOs Use Home Visits to Improve Care and Reduce Hospital Use
Findings from a Dartmouth study, led by Taressa Fraze, PhD, offer new details about how Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are using home visits to improve care management and identify patient needs while aiming to reduce costs. The study was part of a broader research effort at Dartmouth focused on how ACOs care for patients with complex clinical and social needs.
Geisel Graduates Celebrate the Next Phase of their Careers
On June 1, an excited group of 100 graduating medical students gathered for a final rite of passage—receiving their MD degrees and celebrating their accomplishments with family and friends at Geisel School of Medicine’s annual Class Day ceremony.
Geisel School of Medicine Professor William F. Wade Dies
William F. Wade, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine died unexpectedly on Friday, May 24, 2019. An avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, he died in Maine while on a fishing trip. He was 63 years old.
Life After Match—Seven Medical Students and Their Journeys to Residency: Part 2
Match Day is an important day in the life of graduating medical students—it’s when they discover where they will be spending their residency. This story (parts 1 and 2) features seven students on the cusp of their professional careers.
Life After Match—Seven Medical Students and Their Journeys to Residency: Part 1
Match Day is an important day in the life of graduating medical students—it’s when they discover where they will be spending their residency. This story (parts 1 and 2) features seven students on the cusp of their professional careers.
Geisel Professor Receives Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
Patricia T. Glowa, MD, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, of pediatrics, and of community and family medicine, has received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.