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Official account of KU Medical Center, home to world-class research and the schools of Health Professions, Medicine & Nursing. We partner with @KUHospital .
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Students, faculty & staff, along w/colleagues from
@KUHospital
and
@KUcancercenter
, kneeled in solidarity today in recognition of the tragic violence and systemic racism facing the Black community. Now is the time to stand together to address racism.
#WhiteCoatsforBlackLives
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More than 50 senior students from the KU School of Medicine will graduate early to participate in a program that will send them across Kansas as part of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We're so excited that spring has finally arrived on our campus!
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@SecretaryPete
and
@RepDavids
visited KU Medical Center on Friday to discuss infrastructure with local leaders, including Chancellor Girod and
@KUEVC_Simari
.
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.
@KUcancercenter
has received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center. This gift is both the largest gift ever given by the Sunderland Foundation and the largest ever received by the
@UnivOfKansas
&
@KUHospital
.
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Today is Match Day, the day when fourth-year medical students learn their residency placements. Congratulations and good luck to all!
#KUMatchDay
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The opening of the Health Education Building brings KU to the forefront of innovation in health care education.
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Opioid overdoses kill more people under the age of 50 than car accidents & gun violence & at a faster pace than the AIDS epidemic in its deadliest years. One KU Medical Center researcher is developing a novel pain research program to study alternatives.
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KU Medical Center has nearly doubled its federal research portfolio since 2017 and increased its clinical trial revenues by 45% since 2021. "I continue to be amazed at the success of our research community." -
@KUEVC_Simari
.
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The annual White Coat Ceremony was held today. It is a rite of passage marking first-year students' entrance into the medical profession. Congratulations future physicians!
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Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we wish to extend our gratitude to doctors for their commitment to serving the health needs of Kansas and beyond, and for educating the physicians of tomorrow. Thank you for dedicating your life to serving others!
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School of Nursing students and faculty had a visitor - Eric Berry! 😍🏈
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M.D./Ph.D. student Lauryn Werner works in the Hagan Lab at
@KUcancercenter
. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer herself, Lauryn is raising funds to support her breast cancer research in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more via Fox4KC
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Barney Graham, M.D., Ph.D., a 1979 graduate of
@KUMedicine
, has been named a TIME 2021 Hero of the Year.
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Russell Swerdlow, M.D.,
@KUALZ
director, is one of only 10 Alzheimer's researchers in the world to receive an Oskar Fischer Prize. The award recognizes Dr. Swerdlow's innovative research exploring the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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Join us in congratulating
@KUALZ
, which has earned its second renewal from the National Institutes on Aging. Only 30 other centers in the country are so recognized by the NIA, and the renewal brings millions in research funding.
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@JOCOSHERIFF
@nicola_delta
@alexs_journey
He will receive the best care at
@KUHospital
. They have the best staff in Kansas!
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ICYMI: Almost 900 students graduated from the University of Kansas Schools of Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing this weekend! Congratulations,graduates!
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School of Nursing spring graduates achieved a 97% pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)! The 2018 national average pass rate is 89.54%, so this called for a celebration. This is the highest pass rate the school has achieved since possibly the 1950s!
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Dr. Jerrihlyn McGee, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for KU Medical Center, shared the following message with our campuses and community partners:
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Congratulations to
@Sandy_REACHLab
, who was named to the editorial board for Physical Therapy Journal, the leading international publication for research in physical therapy.
@APTAtweets
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Happy Birthday, Kansas! Today is the 157th year of statehood! In case you were wondering how old the the medical center is, we've only been educating future health professionals for the last 112 years. 🌻
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In honor of
#NationalDoctorsDay
, we send our thanks to our faculty, alumni and doctors in training. You are making a difference in communities in Kansas and far beyond.
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Yesterday, 175 incoming medical students participated at the annual M-1 Community Service Day, which benefited 9 Wyandotte County nonprofits. Each of those students volunteered approximately 4 hours for a total of 700 volunteer hours!
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Good luck to Chris Melgares, a doctorate of physical therapy student, who is competing today for a spot on the U.S. Olympic marathon team!
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Jerrihlyn L. McGee, DNP, has been named vice chancellor for diversity, equity & inclusion. Dr. McGee will serve as the chief diversity officer, lead and coordinate diversity-related initiatives, develop and oversee programs & services designed to enhance cultural competence.
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Happy birthday, KU School of Medicine! On this day 114 years ago, the first medical school students began classes.
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The KU School of Nursing Class of 2019 began their nursing education today with the Nightingale Ceremony! Congrats, future nurses!
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Meet Cayenne, a dog who has sucessfully beat cancer, and is paving the way for improved human cancer treatment.
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KU Medical Center hosted an event this afternoon to formally announce that Frontiers: The University of Kansas Clinical and Translational Science Institute had its grant renewed by
@NIH
. The $24.9 million grant will help accelerate research by connecting scientists to resources.
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Our campus has experienced both fall and winter this week! 🍂❄️
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center announced the renewal of its National Cancer Institute-designation and the approval of Children’s Mercy as a consortium partner.
#KUMedicalCenter2017
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Michael Machen, M.D., a KU Medical Center alum, is named 2018 Kansas Family Physician of the Year.
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V. Gustavo Blanco, M.D., Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, and Joseph Fontes, Ph.D., a professor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, were both awarded Chancellors Club professorships.
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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, M.D., also an offensive lineman for the Chiefs, visited Mazen Dimachkie, M.D., vice chair for research programs, at the KU Clinical Research Center. Duvernay-Tardif is interested in learning about how physicians can incorporate research into their careers
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The School of Medicine has named X. Long Zheng, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine effective April 2020. "He will provide outstanding guidance to the department," said Akinlolu Ojo, M.D., executive dean for the KU School of Medicine.
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Officer Allen w/
@KUMEDPOLICE
rescued a dog from traffic this a.m. She even made him a leash! Apparently, he wanted to enroll in med school!
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On this day in 1905, the Board of Regents pass a resolution combining 3 medical schools, the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Kansas City, KS, the Kansas City Medical College, and the Medico-Chriurgical College, both in Kansas City, MO, to form the new KU School of Medicine.
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“Comprehensive designation is a crucial milestone in our journey to conquer all cancers.” -
@RoyJensenMD
. Learn about the importance of today's announcement from
@KUcancercenter
, the culmination of 20 years of work with partners across the region.
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KU Medical Center has named Akinlolu O. Ojo, M.D., executive dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he will oversee the Kansas City, Salina and Wichita campuses for the School of Medicine, effective August 26, 2019.
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ICYMI: A historic $100 million gift from the
@SunderlandFDN
and a $43 million federal investment secured by Senator
@JerryMoran
will help fund a new building for
@KUcancercenter
. The new center will place research and treatment side by side:
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The new Health Education Building will open in one week!
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Congratulations to
@BarneyGrahamMD
, a 1979 graduate of
@KUMedicine
, who was named 2021 Federal Employee of the Year based on his research that led to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. The award is considered the Oscars of government service.
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KU Medical Center wishes you and your family joyful and healthy holidays!
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Good news! The
#stolencolon
has been found! While it's disappointing that it was taken, the good news is that it has raised awareness about colon cancer - and now the education can continue! Thanks,
@kcpolice
!
BREAKING: WE HAVE RECOVERED THE STOLEN COLON. Thanks to a tip, officers found the giant, inflatable, pilfered intestine in a vacant house in the 7100 block of Virginia. No one in custody yet. Investigation is continuing.
#stolencolon
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A researcher in the Dept. of Molecular & Integrative Physiology has launched a new study to investigate some surprising ways that statins, some of the most prescribed medications in the world, can adversely impact a person's health over time.
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Our 190 medical students matched in 36 different states and the District of Columbia!
#KUMatch
#MatchDay2016
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Congratulations to the graduates from KU School of Medicine!
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Robert P. Moser appointed dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine–Salina
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Oh deer! 🦌 The Doctor's Notes performed yesterday at the 5th Annual Holiday Spectacular, sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the Association of Undergraduate Students in Nursing.
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Jeffrey Burns, M.D., co-director of
@KUALZ
, named to Governor’s Alzheimer's Disease Working Group.
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For
#PrideMonth
we honor Jennifer & Heather Nelson-Brantley. Heather Nelson-Brantley, Ph.D., RN, is an asst prof in the School of Nursing. Jennifer Nelson-Brantley, is a research associate in Otolaryngology, studying auditory & vestibular neuroscience.
#PeopleofKUMedicalCenter
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Our executive vice chancellor, Dr. Douglas Girod, is named the chancellor of The University of Kansas!
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KU Medical Center and
@ChildrensMercy
announced today that they will be leading the regional efforts of a nationwide clinical trial brought through the COVID-19 Prevention Network. Learn more:
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Spreading love and good cheer and hope for a better year. ❤️ Happy holidays from KU Medical Center.
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The School of Medicine welcomed first-year medical students with a virtual White Coat Ceremony on Friday. Students celebrated in creative ways, with Zoom parties, family, friends and excitement about the journey ahead. See more highlights:
#KUWhiteCoat
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KU Medical Center researchers are using transcranial Doppler ultrasound as part of a novel approach to monitor brain blood flow during exercise
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Congratulations to our clinical partner, The University of Kansas Health System, named the best hospital in Kansas City for the 12th consecutive year. We are proud to be partnered with a nationally ranked hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care.
As a part of the region’s premier academic medical center, we’re proud to be recognized by
@usnews
as the Best Hospital in Kansas City and in Kansas. Learn more. →
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Happy 163rd birthday, Kansas! On this day in 1861, Kansas became the 34th state, but it will always be
#1
in our hearts. 🌻💛
#KansasDay
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Incoming students to the KU School of Nursing received their white coats at the Nightingale Ceremony this afternoon.
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The move is over! The new Salina Health Education Center opens today! This building will be the home of the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina and the KU School of Nursing-Salina!
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The new Kansas Center for Rural Health will enable researchers, educators and rural health stakeholders to work together to find ways to reduce or eliminate health disparities in rural Kansas. Learn more about the center:
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Today, KU School of Medicine officially welcomes new medical students with a virtual White Coat Ceremony. Congratulations, Class of 2024! Share your photos using
#KUWhiteCoat
, and we'll post highlights to celebrate the day. If you're in Wichita, please also tag
@KUSM_Wichita
.
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Throughout Pride Month, we're sharing the stories of several LGBTQ+ members of our community, including Ryan Gove, director of student life. Read about Ryan's background and what inspires him—and get to know other staff, faculty and students:
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On this day in 1906, the first KU School of Medicine class, composed of students who completed their first three years elsewhere, graduated.
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When
@KUMedicine
faculty member Michael Kennedy received a diagnosis of chronic total occlusion—a 100% blockage in his artery—it could have been a death sentence. After an innovative procedure at
@KUHospital
, Dr. Kennedy returned to teaching this spring.
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"Chemo-brain" is not all in your head, it's a real side effect of cancer treatment.
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On June 9, 1909, the Department of Nursing Education, founded by George Howard Hoxie, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine, in 1906, graduates its first class.
📷: University of Kansas Medical Center Archives
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The School of Nursing Class of 2020 began their nursing journey today with the annual Nightingale Ceremony. Welcome, future nurses!
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Thirteen of the 22 seniors in the respiratory therapy program in the KU School of Health Professions have chosen to graduate early to help during the coronavirus pandemic:
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What an incredible day! The outpouring of support for our students, faculty and researchers has been phenomenal. Can you help us reach our remaining
#OneDayOneKU
goals for the schools of Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing before midnight?
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It's official! Robert Simari, M.D. has been named our executive vice chancellor!
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On this day in 1949, KU Medical Center became the first institution in the world to regularly employ the use of television in medical teaching. Our technology has advanced a bit in the last 69 years.
📷: University of Kansas Medical Center Archives
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We're participating in the first ever higher education day at the Statehouse!
#KSHigherEd
#ksleg
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We're seeing RED! Our community is gearing up to safely cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV this weekend. ❤️🏈💛
#RedFriday
#ChiefsKingdom
#RunItBack
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Robert D. Simari, M.D., executive vice chancellor and School of Medicine executive dean, has been selected to serve on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education for the 2018-19 academic year. Congrats,
@KUDeanSimari
!
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Due to weather conditions the University will be closed on Monday, November 26. The hospital will remain open.
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.
@KUDeanSimari
, dean of the school of medicine, has been elected VP of the Association of University Cardiologists for 2017-2018!
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Check out the School of Medicine class of 2023! This year's class is pretty impressive!
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It's that time of year when you might find yourself wondering whether you're feeling flu symptoms or something else.
@KDHE
created this breakdown to help differentiate symptoms of COVID-19, cold, flu and allergies.
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#MondayMotivation
from Dr. Kim Templeton, professor of orthopedic surgery and orthopedic residency director at KU School of Medicine.
For female medical & interns interested in surgery: you'll probably be told at some point that you're not strong enough,you're too feminine, you don't look like a surgeon.Every female surgeon has heard this at some point. You can do this!
@AMWADoctors
@WomenSurgeons
@aoa1887
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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Director's Regional Meeting was held today at the KU Edwards campus. Scientists and others interested in research on aging were able to collaborate and learn more about NIA resources.
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We're at Higher Education Day to showcase the strength of the higher education system to the Kansas legislature.
#ksleg
#KShighered
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“I believe the threads of research, patient care and education ultimately unite towards one goal, which is to recognize the humanity of all and to serve others." Rajvi is going to be an excellent doctor in a few short years!
#StudentsofKUMedicalCenter
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May the spirit of the holiday season surround you with joy, peace and good health.
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39,500 gloves, 4,000 surgical masks and other critical supplies. KU Medical Center researchers are donating protective equipment to help
@KUHospital
front-line health care workers in the fight against the pandemic. You can help, too:
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The university held a tree planting ceremony today in recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day & National Suicide Prevention Month. A memorial tree was planted to honor members of the KU Medical Center community affected by suicide.
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Robert Simari, M.D., is named interim executive vice chancellor of KU Medical Center.
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After traveling and working around the world, Caio chose KU for his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science because the program is "one of the best in the world." We agree, Caio! 😄
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Start the week off on the right note. Enjoy this three-minute video of the Doctors’ Notes, an a capella group from the School of Medicine, singing “Stand by Me.” (Via
@KUHospital
)
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Today is National Women Physician Day! Let's celebrate the women who keep us healthy and well!
#NWPD
#IAmBlackwell
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