University of Maryland School of Medicine

08/29/2026

Did you know that knee injuries are more common in summer months? ☀️🦵

As people move more outdoors, transitioning from a more sedentary cold weather routine into high-impact sports, running, and hiking, summertime activities can lead to serious injuries.

If you are someone who's gotten injured, you might want to consider physical therapy before resorting to any kind of surgery. Dr. Kelby Kaplan, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the School of Medicine joined WBFF FOX 45 to discuss recovery options if you or a loved one find yourselves faced with a knee injury.

08/28/2026

Pennsylvania has confirmed two measles-related deaths this year, including a newborn. Both individuals were unvaccinated. This reflects a broader national trend—2,777 confirmed measles cases in 2025, the highest number since 1991.

Dr. James Campbell, professor and Interim Division Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease and Tropical Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, says that this moment needs to be met with "urgency" and "visibility."

Key facts:
💉 Measles is highly contagious and preventable through the MMR vaccine
👶The CDC recommends routine vaccination starting at 12 months (can begin at 6 months in outbreak areas)
😷 Community vaccination rates above 95% provide protection for those unable to be vaccinated, including infants
🏥 Pennsylvania has expanded access to vaccination—91 clinics held and doses increased from 25,000 to 35,000 monthly

🩺What health officials are doing:
State and local health departments are working with schools, healthcare providers, and families to increase vaccination rates and provide resources.

Talk to your pediatrician about vaccination options for your family!

🔗 Read more from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://bit.ly/4xvh6cG

There have been five measles-related deaths in less than two years despite measles having been eliminated in 2000.

08/26/2026

Dean Gladwin had a wonderful lunch with the residency program directors!

There's something special about bringing together the leaders who are directly shaping the future of medicine at our institution. The conversations were thoughtful, the energy was positive, and the commitment to our residents' success was clear in every exchange.

These partnerships matter—thank you to all our program directors for your dedication and leadership. We're proud to work alongside you! 🩺👏

🔗 Learn more about our residency programs here: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/residency-programs/

08/25/2026

Let the beat drop!🫀

Pediatric cardiologist and professor at the School of Medicine, Dr. Sudhir Vashist, brought cardiology to life at Mini Med School, teaching our students "Understanding Your Heart's Rhythm."

Students learned how the heart works, what heart rhythm means, and why keeping your heart healthy matters. The best part? They got to find their pulse and listen to their own heartbeats! Nothing makes anatomy real like feeling your own body at work.

08/22/2026

As you prepare your kids for back-to-school, vaccine questions are normal. Here's what matters: talking to your pediatrician about your child's specific vaccine needs. 💉👦👧

The recommended vaccine schedule is timed with kids' immune systems in mind, and vaccines protect children when they're most vulnerable to preventable diseases. Dr. James Campbell, pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and professor at the School of Medicine, spoke with Parents and shared the latest information.

Schedule your vaccine conversation before school starts. Your pediatrician has the most current guidance for your family.

📰 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4c29Hcf

Experts weigh in on why parents should feel comfortable with the existing recommended vaccination schedule.

08/21/2026

We’re still thinking about the White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2030…🥹🥼❤️

For more info about this day, including the image gallery, visit the link in our bio!

08/21/2026

Climate change doesn't affect everyone equally—and nowhere is that clearer than in global child health.

Our Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health researchers just published groundbreaking work showing why.

The good news? Solutions exist.

Clean water, vaccines, electricity, and transportation infrastructure can be transformative. This is why we research climate & health—to protect the most vulnerable.

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) have identified key social and environmental factors that influence how climate change affects childhood diarrheal diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. An August study published in Nature...

08/20/2026

🦟CVD Observes World Mosquito Day

Often called the world’s deadliest animal, the mosquito is responsible for transmitting diseases such as malaria and dengue that impact millions of people worldwide.

As climate change drives rising temperatures, disease-carrying mosquitoes are expanding into previously unaffected regions across the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe.

At University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Helath, we remain committed to building a world free of mosquito-borne disease. Our Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases Program has expanded from our long-standing malaria research efforts to address vector-borne diseases globally through cutting-edge research, policy leadership, training, and education.

08/18/2026

Listen in as Dean Gladwin shares words of encouragement with our incredible Class of 2030.
This is what leadership, mentorship, and belief in the next generation looks like.
Welcome to the UMSOM family. ❤️🖤💛

08/18/2026

From cyclosporiasis to the latest flu vaccine news, what should you know?

Hear more from Dr. Wilbur Chen, adult infectious disease physician-scientist at UMMC and professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at University of Maryland, Baltimore. He joins Maryland Public Television’s Your Health to provide insight into several emerging infectious disease-related news events.

Dr. Chen discusses the status of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, the FDA’s approval of an mRNA vaccine for seasonal influenza and a study finding that severe COVID-19 infections can trigger dormant viruses.

To watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFCMmVDe9j8