Study by UChicago professor finds that the South Side will be hit the hardest by the influx of newly insured patients from the Affordable Care Act.
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U.S. surgeon general speaks about preventive medicine to Pritzker
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin fielded questions about the National Prevention Strategy, a 2011 initiative that stresses preventative health care measures to promote healthy living and minimize health care costs.
Pritzker Dean Dr. Kenneth Polonsky discusses trauma center
Dean Polonsky discussed the importance dialogue around the trauma center at a public roundtable last night meant to focus on the new Center for Care and Discovery.
Study praises Pritzker’s diversity
A study identified ways in which the Medical School improves the experience for underrepresented minority students.
Pritzker students win fellowships after pressing for community health
Two University medical students are among 250 to receive fellowships for working on community health projects.
Service-minded med student dies at 24
Abhinav Kapur, who devoted his time to helping others, died on March 25.
Alum Bruce Beutler awarded Nobel Prize
Dr. Bruce A. Beutler (M.D. ’81) was awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday, making him the 86th U of C affiliate to win the award.
New deans named at BSD, Booth School
Kenneth Polonsky will return to be dean of the BSD and Pritzker, and Sunil Kumar will take over as dean of the Booth School
Pritzker professor’s cancer research earns her recognition by National Academy of Science
Olufunmilayo F. Olopade, a professor at the Pritzker School of Medicine, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine.