Jina Sawani
Communications Manager
Sawani serves as the communications manager at Michigan Medicine with responsibility for community benefits and environmental, social and governance, or ESG, priorities, as well as pharmacy and innovation, government relations and select integration work that crosses all units. Previously, she was a part of the public relations team for several years, where she handled media relations and written communication for various departments across the institution. Sawani is passionate about fostering a sense of unity and bridging gaps between cultures through the art of storytelling. Prior to joining U-M in 2017, she worked in public affairs and government communications in Washington, D.C., and Southeastern Michigan. Contact: [email protected].
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University of Michigan Health offers new state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit for breast cancer screening
University of Michigan Health offers new state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit for breast cancer screening
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Celebrating women in medicine
Several female physicians discuss what mentorship means to them
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Study in residents shows high prevalence of sexual harassment, yet low reporting rates
Research reveals that one in four women among internal medicine residents experiences sexual harassment, but far fewer go on to report it.
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Can pickle juice reduce cirrhotic muscle cramping?
Liver experts examine the effects of pickle juice on both muscle cramping and quality of life.
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University of Michigan Health Ypsilanti Health Center announces relocation and expansion of services
The University of Michigan Health Ypsilanti Health Center will be relocating and expanding its services to continue bringing world-class health care to the community it serves.
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University of Michigan Health named a 2022 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital
The Leapfrog Group has named University of Michigan Health one of its 2022 Top Teaching Hospitals. Each year, the organization recognizes hospitals that have achieved “true excellence” and honor them with being named one of their top hospitals.
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Pursuing passion-based electives during medical school
The University of Michigan Medical School’s unique curriculum framework provides a new approach for students and future generations of physicians-in-training to explore their interests in a variety of clinical and non-clinical electives.
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A unique approach to medical student evaluation
U-M Medical School’s competency-based education model is guided by the 8 core domains of competency, including complex knowledge, interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, and values to prepare the next generation of health professionals.
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Five faculty members with diverse backgrounds elected to National Academy of Medicine
Earlier today, five University of Michigan professors were elected to the National Academy of Medicine, or the NAM, the highest honorary society in the country for researchers in the fields of health and medicine.
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How to become a standardized patient
Critical for training future doctors, the program's director and an actual standardized patient discuss the benefits of the job.
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How a single protein can slow down age-related hearing loss
Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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Doximity Residency Navigator Results: 13 U-M Medical School programs ranked in the top 10 nationwide
This year’s Doximity Residency Navigator results are in and an impressive 13 of the University of Michigan Medical School’s residency programs secured spots in the top 10. In addition, six residency programs came in strong with a ranking in the index’s top 20.
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Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?
Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.
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Michigan Medicine statement on protest at Medical School white coat ceremony
Kristin Collier, M.D., was chosen as the keynote speaker for the 2022 White Coat Ceremony(link is external) based on nominations and voting by members of the U-M Medical School Gold Humanism Honor Society(link is external), which is composed of medical students, house officers and faculty.
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Highlights from DDW
Crohn’s disease, FODMAP, SUN1 gene and more: Research updates from Michigan Medicine clinicians.
