Wright State Headlines
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Feb 4
Wright State’s Health Professions Day offers a healthy dose of career opportunities
Wright State’s annual Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 offers high school and college students the chance to learn about academic and career paths in health care. Continue reading
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Feb 3
Pumped up
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m. the ROTC gym fills up with dozens of cadets preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test, which they take before entering basic training. Continue reading
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Jan 31
Wright State students travel to Tanzania as part of global health exchange
After participating in an online global health exchange, Wright State students traveled to Tanzania over winter break to participate in hands-on clinical experiences. Continue reading
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Jan 29
Wright State psychologist Jeremiah Schumm to train clinicians in couple therapy for substance use disorder
Jeremiah Schumm, director of clinical training in the School of Professional Psychology, will train dozens of local clinicians in an innovative behavioral couple therapy to help people with substance use disorders. Continue reading
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Jan 28
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, AFRL researchers collaborate on study of individuals’ risk to toxicants
Courtney Sulentic, professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Wright State, is collaborating with the Air Force Research Laboratory to study why individuals respond differently to toxic chemicals. Continue reading
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Master of Public Health
Dual-degree medical student studies addiction at famed clinic
Megan Smith, a Boonshoft School of Medicine student, learned about addiction and recovery while shadowing a patient at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Continue reading
Medical student researches asthma through dual-degree program
Boonshoft School of Medicine student Stephanie Welsh earned a Master of Public Health through the Physician Leadership Development Program and will continue through her final two years of medical school. Continue reading
NBC News recognizes Boonshoft School of Medicine student during Black History Month
Christen Johnson, president of the Student National Medical Association, will graduate in May 2017 with a dual M.D./M.P.H. degree. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine student speaks at White House Symposium
A Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student spoke at the second White House symposium on addiction on Oct. 25. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine offers three new certificate programs in global health, public health
The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is offering the four certificate programs. Continue reading
Graduating Wright State medical student to receive Excellence in Public Health Award
Jasmin Scott-Hawkins will be honored by the U.S. Public Health Service at the Boonshoft School of Medicine commencement ceremonies on May 27. Continue reading
Wright State associate professor receives Distinguished Health Educator Service Award
Marietta Orlowski is associate professor of community health at the Boonshoft School of Medicine Center for Global Health and health promotion and education director for the Master of Public Health Program. Continue reading
Wright State’s Ellis Institute to host Community Health Fair May 19
The health fair will provide free health screenings and information about various health service agencies. Continue reading
Diabetes Alert Day raises awareness of looming public health crisis
The Boonshoft School of Medicine Master of Public Health Program, Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County, Diabetes Dayton and the YMCA of Greater Dayton encourage people to get checked for diabetes on Diabetes Alert Day, March 22. Continue reading
Wright State medical student prepares to lead national SNMA organization
As president-elect of the Student National Medical Association, Christen Johnson has spent much of the year promoting mental health awareness and leadership development. Continue reading
