Medical School graduate marks another milestone with the ECMO legend who helped save her life

The history of the founding of the Eisenberg Family Depression Center at the University of Michigan, the nation's first center focused on research, community outreach and stigma reduction in depression and bipolar disorder.

In this episode of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mackenzie Kay sits down with medical students Jill Maudlin, Sarah Renberg and Bella Johnson to discuss their experiences as disabled and neurodivergent trainees at the University of Michigan Medical School. They reflect on the personal journeys that led them to medicine, the challenges and strengths that accompany living with disabilities and chronic health conditions and the importance of representation within the medical profession. The conversation explores how disability shapes their approaches to patient care, advocacy and teamwork, as well as the role of the Medical Students for Disability Health Advocacy (MSDHA) organization in creating community and advancing accessibility initiatives. They also discuss Michigan’s accommodations in medical education, efforts to improve disability-related curriculum content and the importance of building a culture where disabled and neurodivergent students can thrive.

In this episode of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mackenzie Kay sits down with graduating student Gareema Agarwal and MD/PhD student Mark Adame to explore the history, traditions and behind-the-scenes work that bring the University of Michigan Medical School’s annual Smoker production to life. As outgoing Smoker Czars, they share how they became involved in the beloved student-run comedy musical, the process of writing, casting and producing the show, and the challenges of balancing a major creative undertaking during their medical training.

For most doctors, learning to recognize swollen joints begins in the classroom. A clinical assistant professor in Michigan Medicine's Division of Rheumatology saw a gap in how to distinguish subtle swelling in joints, thus creating a hand simulator to help.

Grateful for support that help launched his career in pharmacology research and drug development, Tom Macek, Ph.D., has made a gift to the University of Michigan Medical School to advance addiction research.

In this episode of Well-Being at Michigan Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Harry, Dr. Eve Kerr explores the concept of de-implementation—scaling back unnecessary tests, treatments, and administrative hurdles. Kerr shares how eliminating low-value practices can reduce clinician overload, lower patient costs, and improve overall health outcomes. Discover how both healthcare organizations and local frontline teams can foster a culture of high-value care by eliminating outdated processes.