University of Maryland School of Medicine

06/01/2026

Could prayer be a part of modern medicine? 🤔

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine set out to find the answer — and the results may surprise you.

In a clinical trial of 180 adult patients experiencing moderate to severe pain or anxiety, those who received just five minutes of in-person prayer reported significantly more relief than those who listened to music. And those benefits lasted up to six weeks.

Even more interesting: it didn’t matter whether patients were religious or even expected it to work. The benefits showed up across the board.

What do you think? Would you be open to this as part of your healthcare experience? ⤵️ Share your thoughts below!

🔗Read more: https://bit.ly/4fmGsmU
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📖Published in the Annals of Family Medicine

06/01/2026

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is expanding an initiative aimed at addressing the physician shortage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, backed by more than $4 million in new philanthropic

05/31/2026

🎬 Got a story to tell? MDreels 2026 is here — and there's $1,000 on the line!

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is launching the Dean's Video Challenge, open to all Physician Residents, Fellows, and MD Students at the University of Maryland.

The concept is simple: 1 idea. 1 video. Under 2 minutes. Choose your prompt:
✅ Why I love being at the University of Maryland
✅ Why I love living in Baltimore

Up to $2,000 in total prizes across two categories. 🎥

🏆 Read the contest rules and submit your videos here: www.medschool.umaryland.edu/video-contest/
📅 Deadline: June 30th. Start filming!

05/30/2026

Big conversations are happening at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. 🏥

Our Clinical Town Hall brought together faculty, residents, students, and staff to do what we do best — listen, collaborate, and move forward together.

One highlight? The University of Maryland Medical Center is making real strides in reducing ER wait times through targeted operational reforms. Early results speak for themselves — wait times have improved by 50%, with patients now being seen in as little as 10 minutes. That's the kind of progress that makes a difference for patients and providers alike.

From clinical updates to open dialogue about the challenges we face every day, these conversations are what keep our community strong and our care at its best.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Rachel Hoover for being selected as one of the 2026 Women Who Mean Business awards honorees by the Baltimore Business Journal! 👏

As Chief Executive Officer of the University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Rachel has been a driving force behind transforming how academic medicine operates — championing innovative care delivery, strengthening physician partnerships, and building a culture where both patients and providers thrive. This recognition is a reflection of the tireless dedication she brings to her work every single day.

We are incredibly proud to have Rachel's leadership guiding our organization, and we celebrate this well-deserved honor alongside her.

Congratulations, Rachel! 🎉

05/28/2026

05/24/2026

🔬 Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine just made a discovery that could change how we understand pancreatic cancer — and it's not what anyone expected.

Scientists studying precancerous pancreas lesions found that, unlike established tumors, these early lesions do NOT alter the cells around them. The surrounding tissue looks completely normal, as if the lesion isn't there at all.

Why does this matter? It likely explains why these lesions are surprisingly common — even in people as young as 20 — while pancreatic cancer itself remains relatively rare. Something beyond the lesion itself has to trigger cancer growth, whether that's inflammation, smoking, obesity, or aging.

Using state-of-the-art technology, UMSOM's Institute for Genome Sciences helped map these tiny lesions with a level of detail never before possible. This kind of groundbreaking, team-driven science is exactly what gives patients and families hope.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4v2Vjaz

05/22/2026

Did you know that 1 in 5 women's health conditions goes undiagnosed?

This month, the University of Maryland School of Medicine is committed to changing that conversation — through groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and education that puts women first. 🩺 ❤️

05/21/2026

Exciting news for Maryland science and medicine! 🎉

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has received $2.9 million in federal funding to build a state-of-the-art neuroscience research facility — one that will include a MINFLUX microscope, only a handful of which exist in the entire United States.

This incredible instrument can see molecular interactions at the nanoscale — helping researchers study the biological roots of diseases like Alzheimer's, autism, and treatment-resistant depression with unprecedented detail.

The funding was championed by Maryland Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen and is part of the new MIND X-Change program, which will let researchers and students from multiple Maryland universities share access to this world-class technology.

The microscope is expected to be installed in late summer or fall 2026. We can't wait to see what discoveries it unlocks.

🔬Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dAGODQ