50 Years of Medicine: In the News
June 30, 2023
News from Brown
Video: Celebrating 50 Years of Medicine at Brown
A 15-month celebration of the history of medical education at Brown University concludes with an optimistic and ambitious vision for the school’s future.
News from BioMed
HEALTH DISCOVERIES: 50 Years of Medicine at Brown
A look back at the history of medical education in Rhode Island
October 29, 2022
News from Brown
Summit at Brown encourages health, medical careers for kids from underrepresented groups
Children and families convened with students, faculty and professionals at the Black Men in White Coats youth summit, focused on encouraging careers and strengthening the future of health and medicine in Rhode Island.
News from BioMed
MEDICINE@BROWN: How We Live Our Values
As the Medical School marks a historic milestone, we look at the ways it has put its values into action since the beginning–And consider what comes next.
October 23, 2022
News from Brown
Brown and Providence communities unite for late-October WaterFire lighting
The University’s sponsorship of the Saturday, Oct. 22, lighting came during its Family Weekend and 50 Years of Medicine celebrations, and reflected Brown’s commitment to and connection with the City of Providence.
News from BioMed
Oct 29: Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit
The inaugural Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit will be held at the Medical School on October 29.
September 20, 2022
News from Brown
50 Years of Medicine: Experienced doctors look back, new Brown med students look forward
The Warren Alpert Medical School has been providing student-centered, patient-focused medical education for a half century, say graduates of its first class and members of this year’s incoming M.D. Class of 2026.
March 18, 2022
News from Brown
Celebrating in-person with family and friends, 144 physicians-to-be match to medical residencies
At Match Day, members of the Warren Alpert Medical School’s Class of 2022 were placed in medical residency programs across the country and right in Providence.
March 15, 2022
News from Brown
University to celebrate impact, history of ‘50 Years of Medicine at Brown’
A kickoff event on Friday, April 29, will begin a 15-month celebration of the Warren Alpert Medical School’s evolution and its plans for the future.
March 10, 2022
News from Brown
Brown researcher to lead $16M grant to explore potential cause, treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Led by principal investigator John Sedivy, a multi-university effort will build on recent discoveries about mechanisms of aging to understand causes and potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
March 3, 2022
News from Brown
COVID-19 has taken heavy toll on health workers and systems, Brown physician-scientist tells Congress
Dr. Megan Ranney, a practicing emergency physician and academic dean of Brown’s School of Public Health, told a U.S. House committee that the nation can learn from the past to build stronger, more viable health care systems.
February 11, 2022
News from Brown
At community health clinic in Providence, improving access and care for LGBTQ+ patients
Founded by Brown faculty members Dr. Amy Nunn and Dr. Philip Chan, Open Door Health is lowering barriers to health care by providing culturally congruent LGBTQ+-focused care.