Medicine

Orthopaedic symposium to focus on musculoskeletal care

This course will offer all members of the medical and recovery teams information on caring for a wide range of musculoskeletal patients. Continue reading →

Advance Screening of Sundance Film “ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare” on Sept. 19

Documentary and discussion about U.S. health care open to the public
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The film tackles the issue of rising health care costs. Continue reading →

Same-day medical care available on campus beginning Sept. 17

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Wright State Physicians is opening WrightCare, a same-day medical care service, at its new state-of-the-art facility. Continue reading →

Center for Global Health panel to discuss 9/11

Is the United States better prepared today to respond to terrorism, bioterrorism pandemics and natural disasters than it was on Sept. 11, 2001? Continue reading →

Wright State expert named to esteemed national DNA panel

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An associate professor of virology at Wright State University, has been selected to serve on the prestigious 21-member Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee. Continue reading →

Board of Regents appoints Gary LeRoy, M.D., to new Primary Care Scholarship Selection Committee

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LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions and associate professor of family medicine, was one of seven physicians appointed to serve on the committee. Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine family physician to receive Pfizer Teacher Development Award

This award recognizes outstanding, new community-based physicians who combine clinical practice with part-time teaching of family medicine. Continue reading →

2012 Dayton Area Drug Survey finds decrease in many types of drug use

Biennial survey conducted by Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine shows alcohol remains most widely abused drug among teens

Results suggest a decrease in drug use among teens, but alcohol remains the most widely abused drug at all grade levels. Continue reading →

Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster

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Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading →

Medical Student Colleen McCormick Named Recipient of AMA Foundation 2012 Physicians of Tomorrow Award

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She will graduate in May 2013 with a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Master of Public Health. Continue reading →