Medicine

More than 1,700 graduate at Fall Commencement

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins challenged graduates at the 2013 Fall Commencement to prove themselves “mentally strong” in the future. “We want to prepare you to have not only the intellectual capabilities but the mental strength to deal … Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine names Michael Leffak, interim chair of Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Michael Leffak, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Continue reading

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine presents annual faculty awards to outstanding teachers, mentors

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine recognized several faculty members on Nov. 19 at its annual Faculty Awards event… Continue reading

Over 1,700 students to graduate at Fall Commencement

Wright State graduates will celebrate their accomplishments, and those of a university that prides itself on extending the ladder of educational opportunity, during the 2013 Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Nutter Center. Continue reading

Wright State University Center for Healthy Communities offers seminar on cultural competency

Cultural competency is crucial to interacting effectively with people of various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. To help social workers, counselors and nurses in the Dayton area better understand cultural competency, the Center for Healthy Communities HealthLink of the Wright State … Continue reading

Wright State University clinical medicine librarian receives regional 2013 Distinguished Librarian of the Year Award

The Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association recognized Bette S. Sydelko, M.S.L.S., M.Ed., AHIP, with the 2013 Distinguished Librarian of the Year Award at its annual meeting in October in East Peoria, Ill. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine students win statewide Doctor’s Dilemma contest for second consecutive year

For the second consecutive year, three fourth-year medical students of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine won the statewide student Doctor’s Dilemma® contest… Continue reading

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine student with cystic fibrosis participated in a congressional briefing about new drug

William Elder Jr. discussed new breakthrough therapies for cystic fibrosis

…William Elder Jr., a second-year Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student, had lost most of his sense of smell and suffered from debilitating sinus headaches… Continue reading

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine names Colleen Hayden manager of curriculum and instructional design

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Colleen Hayden, M.S., as the new manager of curriculum and instructional design in the Office of Academic Affairs, effective Nov. 1. Continue reading

Seven Boonshoft School of Medicine students receive Choose Ohio First Primary Care Scholarships

Seven students from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine were selected to receive a Choose Ohio First Primary Care Scholarship… Continue reading