Wayne State University School of Medicine

09/03/2026

If you missed M2 Olivia Fras’s stories takeover at the Board of Student Organizations’ Student Org Fair, here’s a quick summary of the event! Did you know we have 100 active student orgs here? Be sure to tags yourselves if you’re one!

09/02/2026

Congratulations to the School of Medicine's Associate Professor of Oncology Ramesh Boggula, Ph.D., who was named to the Wayne State University Division of Academic Affairs 2026-27 Academic Leadership Academcy cohort!

The prestigious group of fellows will work on projects to improve an aspect of campus life and build leadership skills. His project is focused on creating hands-on lectures for medical students and residents to better learn how AI tools are becoming part of cancer treatment.

Dr. Boggula is also a Senior Medical Physicist in the Karmanos Cancer Institute's Division of Radiation Oncology.

08/31/2026

Establishing oneself as a medical student at our Wayne State University School of Medicine is synonymous with a long and storied history of community service.

The newest class of medical students devoted a cumulative 600 hours to cleaning up and beautifying a Detroit neighborhood, carrying on a longstanding tradition of the Wayne State University School...

08/28/2026

THANK YOU to the many hospital systems, residency programs, program directors and residents who attended our Office of Student Affairs and Career Development's Hospital Summit 2026 on Aug. 27 in Scott Hall. The event featured representatives from Michigan-based programs present to provide information regarding their residency programs to our medical students (who know it is never too early to start planning for residency!)

Specialties represented included Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology and more, from systems and program providers such as and more!

08/28/2026

The undergraduate medical education faculty of the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit selected our Wayne State University School of Medicine fourth-year student Jenna Hart as Best Medical Student for the 2025-2026 academic year!

Hart spent the majority of her third-year clerkships at the VA, rotating through General, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Neurology and Psychiatry.

The award was presented at the VA’s annual medical education awards ceremony June 15. The recognition is a testament to Hart’s dedication, hard work and outstanding achievements, said Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Bhavana Bhaya, M.D., VA acting deputy chief of staff and associate chief of staff.

Congratulations, Jenna!

Read more at our 🔗 https://today.wayne.edu/medicine/news/2026/08/24/medical-student-jenna-hart-earns-vas-top-medical-student-honor-70006

08/26/2026

Hey medical students! Don’t miss one of our favorite events, happening Monday. Spread the word and see you there!

08/25/2026

Our newest cohort of Master of Public Health, Bridge Graduate Certificate and Accelerated Master's Pathway Program students arrived on campus for orientation today!

The program trains passionate public health professionals to prevent disease, eliminate health disparities and create a better future for our world. Our rigorous 42 credit hour curriculum prepares public health advocates with the skills and knowledge needed to address public health issues within the city of Detroit, Michigan and beyond.

Learn more at https://familymedicine.med.wayne.edu/mph

08/24/2026

Our Medical Alumni Association is seeking nominations now through Oct. 31 for the 2027 Distinguished Alumni, Lawrence M. Weiner and Recent Alumni awards, to be presented at Medical Alumni Reunion Weekend next year. Do you have someone you would like to nominate? Visit https://alumni.med.wayne.edu/awards to submit information today!

08/24/2026

Did you miss M2 Sarah Haidar’s takeover on Thursday? Here’s a recap of Procedures for Future Physicians at WSUSOM ProcecedureFest 2026!

08/21/2026

Wayne State University is kicking off the official academic year with Warrior Welcome Week, a campuswide celebration designed to welcome new and returning Warriors. The festivities begin Monday, Aug. 24, ahead of the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 31.

Wayne State University is kicking off the academic year with Warrior Welcome Week, a campuswide celebration designed to welcome new and returning Warriors.