On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG) hosted the “Day in the Life of a Medical Student” event on campus. Nearly 60 undergraduate AHEC Scholars attended and had the chance to explore medical school through a variety of hands-on sessions. They learned about internal medicine and bacterial endocarditis from Dr. Austin Fredrickson,
Read More about A day in the life of a medical student: IMIG welcomes AHEC Scholars on campusChris Paxos, Pharm.D., BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, professor of pharmacy practice, coauthored an article, titled “Geriatric pharmacotherapy case series: Evaluating fall risk in older adults with hyponatremia,” which was showcased in the October 2025 edition of The Senior Care Pharmacist, a journal published by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). Dr. Paxos became involved with the ASCP after earning
Read More about Pharmacy research highlight: Evaluating fall risk in older adults with hyponatremiaDec. 2, is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that celebrates the collective power of individuals and organizations to create lasting change. As you consider your philanthropy on this special day, please consider supporting NEOMED and our students with a gift to the Blue Fund or the NEOMED Free Clinic. Your gift directly empowers our students,
Read More about Give Help. Give Hope. This Giving Tuesday.The Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute at Akron Children’s Hospital continues to accept applications for the Pratt Fellowship in Population Health Informatics. Applications are due Dec. 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. This one-year, donor-supported fellowship will provide bachelor’s-trained, master’s-eligible students in epidemiology, data science, and health information technology with intensive mentorship, training, and applied research
Read More about Pratt Fellowship application deadline is Dec. 1As the nomination cycle for the Virtuous Healer Honor Society comes to a close, current members shared their reflections on being involved in VHHS. Meet VHHS Student Member Natasha Salmen, M4! What is the Virtuous Healer Honor Society? The Virtuous Healer Honor Society (VHHS) is composed of NEOMED students, physicians and faculty who exemplify the
Read More about Perspective from the Virtuous Healer Honor Society: Meet Natasha SalmenCongratulations to Andrea Coard, Academic Affairs Specialist in the Office of the Provost, our first Campus Kudos winner! Andrea was recognized for always going above and beyond and showing up with compassion at all times. She was randomly selected from over 63 unique submissions from across campus. Additional Campus Kudos Hannah Sisler in the Learning
Read More about Campus Kudos for October and November 2025The Office of Financial Aid would like to share a scholarship opportunity for students in the College of Medicine. The AMA Foundation’s Ohio Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is now open and accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. No late submissions will be accepted. To apply for
Read More about Scholarship Opportunity – College of MedicineCongratulations to NEOMED alumna Poojajeet Khaira, M.D. ’02, who was recognized among the 2025 “40 Under 40” by Crain’s Cleveland Business. Dr. Khaira is a fourth-year psychiatry resident physician with The MetroHealth System in Cleveland. She was named academic chief resident for MetroHealth earlier this year. She also serves as co-chair of the American Psychiatric
Read More about Alumna recognized in Crain’s 40 under 40The First-Generation Medical Professionals (FGMP) student organization hosted the 2nd Annual First Generation in Medicine Celebration, honoring the resilience, community and accomplishments of students, faculty and alumni who are the first in their families to pursue a career in medicine. The evening brought together members of the NEOMED community to share stories, support one another
Read More about First-Generation Celebration inspires connection through shared journeysAs the nomination cycle for the Virtuous Healer Honor Society comes to a close, current members shared their reflections on being involved in VHHS. Get to know VHHS Student Member, Amanda Alejo, M4! What is VHHS? VHHS is an honor society here at NEOMED that is composed of members (both students and faculty!) who demonstrate
Read More about Perspective from the Virtuous Healer Honor Society: Meet Amanda Alejo
