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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Overcoming alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease is becoming more common in younger people, as 38-year-old Sara Nabors learned first-hand. Through innovative care from Michigan Medicine experts, she has taken her life back.
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Dismantling racism in medicine
Medical students from the U-M Student Diversity Council work to transform medical education and the medical field to amplify diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, and justice. They recently presented their work at the American Medical Association
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How mentorship can help student-led scientific research
Medical students can benefit from mentorship in a number of ways, including guidance that helps facilitate student-led scientific research.
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Early result acceptance programs could bring innovative change to medical residency applications
Matching with a residency program can be stressful and costly for medical students. Two experts share findings on how ERAPs could lift some pressure from Match Day for future doctors.
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Debra F. Weinstein appointed as new EVDAA and chief academic officer for U-M Medical School
Debra F. Weinstein, currently the vice president for graduate medical education at the Mass General Brigham health care system in Boston, has been appointed executive vice dean for academic affairs at the University of Michigan Medical School and chief academic officer for Michigan Medicine.
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Can drinking coffee lead to a healthier liver?
A team of hepatologists explore the effects of caffeine on liver health.
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How to make your biomedical sciences application stand out
If you’re applying to Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences, here are some helpful tips from experts.
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Feeling anxious? Try this breathing technique
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises are an effective tool for mental health and cultivating a healthy brain-gut connection. Dr. Megan Riehl explains and demonstrates the proper technique.
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A new way for health science educators to connect
At Michigan Medicine, RISE provides a platform for physicians, scientists, staff and learners to collaborate and advance health sciences education.
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First-year medical student wins gold at Paralympics
Paralympian Sam Grewe shares his journey from being a young teen receiving a cancer diagnosis to becoming an athlete competing on a global stage, and how his diagnosis and experience inspired him to become a doctor.
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Tofacitinib for severe ulcerative colitis: Will it prevent colectomies?
A new Michigan Medicine study shows promising results in use of tofacitinib in treatment of acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) to reduce colectomy.
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Michigan Medicine hospitals ranked best in Michigan, No. 11 in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
Michigan Medicine’s adult hospitals were ranked best in Michigan and 11th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”(link is external) rankings for 2021-2022. This prestigious honor measures excellence in patient care.
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M1 journey begins when White Coat ceremony returns to Hill Auditorium
On July 24, 170 first-year medical students took the first step on their journey of becoming doctors, marking the return of one of the medical school’s grandest traditions.
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Advice for aspiring doctors
Curious about becoming a doctor? Four physicians share their personal stories about pursuing medicine and give advice to incoming medical students.
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How do sugary beverages affect the liver?
A liver specialist teams up with a nutrition epidemiologist to examine the direct impact of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages on developing liver disease.
