Medicine

Doing one’s heart good

Students gain insights into cardiac function by testing revolutionary heart pump
heart pump lab

A revolutionary heart pump provides invaluable learning opportunity for Wright State students to understand cardiac function. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine students discovering new ways to help diabetic patients

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology researchers

Graduate students in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology are making discoveries that may save limbs and reduce kidney failure in diabetes patients. Continue reading

Wright State Orthopaedics to offer educational session on rotator cuff tears and repairs

Learn about “Rotator Cuff Tears and Repairs” during a free education session at the Wright State Physicians Health Center on June 17. Continue reading

Meet Dr. Gary L. LeRoy

Gary LeRoy

Excerpt Gary L. LeRoy, M.D., is the associate dean for student affairs and admissions for Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and a longtime family physician for East Dayton Health Center. 1. Who/what influenced your desire to give back to … Continue reading

Sun-safe ways to enjoy your summer days

Dermatologist Julian Trevino, M.D., provides tips about sun safety

Get tips about safely enjoying the sun and outdoors this summer from dermatologist and professor Julian Trevino. Continue reading

Efforts to enhance success of female STEMM faculty and students picking up steam

Kathrin Engisch, associate dean for undergraduate education and outreach

The Women in Science Giving Circle provides support of female students and faculty members in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical disciplines. Continue reading

Dealing in healing

Wright State grad Katie LaRue-Martin named Athletic Trainer of the Year
Katie LaRue-Martin

Katie LaRue-Martin is the fifth Wright State graduate to be named a state’s Athletic Trainer of the Year. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine holds 34th commencement ceremony

Pediatrician Gregory Toussaint delivers commencement address as 105 graduates receive medical degrees
Boonshoft School of Medicine commencement ceremony

The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine honored 105 graduating students during its commencement ceremony at the Schuster Center May 23. Continue reading

For dear life

Student Employee of the Year applies valuable on-the-job lesson
Ben Clouse

Ben Clouse was named Student Employee of the Year for his work in the emergency medicine department, where he gained practical skills like CPR. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine seminar to focus on diabetes in Montgomery County

June 10 seminar will explore the high rate of diabetes in Montgomery County and its connection to county health disparities. Continue reading