Voices of UMass Chan

UMass Chan Medical School
Voices of UMass Chan

Welcome to the Voices of UMass Chan podcast, a series that takes you behind the scenes at UMass Chan Medical School, the first and only public academic health sciences center in Massachusetts. In each podcast, we highlight the pioneering research, the innovative education and the people of the Medical School—from researchers to students in the T. H. Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to leadership. Contact us: To suggest a topic that you would like us to cover, email us at: UMassChanCommunications@umassmed.edu Podcast library You can listen to any of our past episodes by clicking here: umassmed.edu/voices. UMass Chan Medical School’s website: https://umassmed.edu/ Stay up to date on what’s happening on campus by reading UMass Chan News: umassmed.edu/news

  1. UMass Chan expands program for diverse aspiring physicians

    DEC 5

    UMass Chan expands program for diverse aspiring physicians

    UMass Chan expands its program for underrepresented students on their path to medical school. Since its inception more than a decade ago, the Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program has provided academic guidance, mentorship and essential resources to more than 160 students from UMass Chan’s undergraduate campuses. This year students from Worcester State University can apply into the program. Applications are open until February 14, 2025. Learn more about the BaccMD Program and how to apply at: https://www.umassmed.edu/baccmd. Learn more about the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program: https://www.umassmed.edu/gsbs/outreach-programs/summer-enrichment-programs/

    14 min
  2. Studying the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes

    NOV 14

    Studying the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes

    In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Jason Kim, PhD, professor of molecular medicine and medicine and director of the Metabolic Disease Research Center, discussed his research into the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes.

    19 min
  3. Improving underrepresentation in medicine through mentorship and allies

    SEP 23

    Improving underrepresentation in medicine through mentorship and allies

    In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, professor of obstetrics & gynecology and population & quantitative health sciences and executive director of the UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity, shares her journey from a first-generation Caribbean immigrant to accomplished physician and health equity advocate.

    28 min
  4. Chancellor Collins highlights UMass Chan's journey of growth, innovation

    SEP 10

    Chancellor Collins highlights UMass Chan's journey of growth, innovation

    Chancellor Michael F. Collins kicked off a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast season by highlighting the growth and future of UMass Chan Medical School and how it is shaping the future of health care.

    21 min
  5. WHO Director-General delivers keynote address at new building ribbon cutting ceremony

    JUN 11

    WHO Director-General delivers keynote address at new building ribbon cutting ceremony

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, director general of the World Health Organization, delivered the keynote address and received an honorary degree when UMass Chan Medical School celebrated the opening of the new education and research building. Listen to his speech.

    14 min
  6. Gov. Healey delivered UMass Chan's 51st Commencement address

    JUN 5

    Gov. Healey delivered UMass Chan's 51st Commencement address

    Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivered the Commencement address at UMass Chan Medical School on June 2. She celebrated the Classes of 2024 from the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Gov. Healey was presented with a Chancellor’s Medal prior to her speech. Listen to the full speech in the podcast. Read more about Commencement: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2024/06/massachusetts-gov.-healey-to-umass-chan-grads-we-need-you-now-more-than-ever

    17 min
  7. Cherise Hamblin: A voice for Black maternal health equity

    APR 2

    Cherise Hamblin: A voice for Black maternal health equity

    In the latest episode of Voices of UMass Chan, Cherise Hamblin, MD, delves into the critical topic of black maternal health and the significance of Black Maternal Health Week at UMass Chan Medical School. For a full list of events with registration information, head to the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2024/03/black-maternal-health-week-at-umass-chan-to-address-disparities/

    18 min
  8. Bridging the gap in opioid use disorder treatment

    MAR 27

    Bridging the gap in opioid use disorder treatment

    Margret Chang, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics and director of resident addiction curriculum in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at UMass Chan Medical School, and her team at Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge have developed an addiction treatment program in the primary care setting. In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Dr. Chang explains how their team-based approach, which includes a dedicated nurse who helps with outreach and focuses on providing a high level of engagement, could serve as model to help bridge the gap in addiction treatment for millions of patients.

    20 min
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Welcome to the Voices of UMass Chan podcast, a series that takes you behind the scenes at UMass Chan Medical School, the first and only public academic health sciences center in Massachusetts. In each podcast, we highlight the pioneering research, the innovative education and the people of the Medical School—from researchers to students in the T. H. Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to leadership. Contact us: To suggest a topic that you would like us to cover, email us at: UMassChanCommunications@umassmed.edu Podcast library You can listen to any of our past episodes by clicking here: umassmed.edu/voices. UMass Chan Medical School’s website: https://umassmed.edu/ Stay up to date on what’s happening on campus by reading UMass Chan News: umassmed.edu/news

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  • Creator
    UMass Chan Medical School
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
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