UMDNJ-SOM Student Receives Prestigious Internship >>
Anne Jones is one of two osteopathic medical students chosen for the Osteopathic Health Policy Intern Program (OHPI).
Top Ranked for 8th Year! >>
U.S.News & World Report names UMDNJ-SOM among nation's best graduate schools for Geriatric Medicine.
Career Quest >>
UMDNJ-SOM Alumna Siriade Filipe-Izaguirre returned to practice medicine in the city where she was raised.
The Power of Positive Touch >>
David C. Mason, DO and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as featured in UMDNJ Magazine
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With millions of weekly viewers, the reality show “Dancing with the Stars” has inspired more than a few fans to kick up their heels for an impromptu tango across the kitchen floor. Therein lies the danger, warns Dr. Daniels. “Ballroom dancing is really an athletic endeavor that should be approached as you would any other sport,...” (more) - Three Questions to ask before a Colonoscopy
Considering a colonoscopy? You should ask the physician three questions to ensure the safest and most effective screening for colorectal cancer.“Too many patients are so focused on their concerns about the colonoscopy, know too little about the procedure, or are too worried about offending their physician that they don’t ask questions about the physician’s experience,” said Dr. Charles Bongiorno, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology. “In reality, these are legitimate questions that the physician should be able to answer easily. If your physician can’t or won’t answer, it’s time to find another physician.” (more)
SOM news and events . . .
- SOM Dean's Search Updates–May 6th update.
- 2008 University Medicine magazine (pdf)
- Check out the current programs at the Wellness Center. Morning abs, lunch time workouts and special programs for over fifty. Work out, keep flexible, and stay healthy.
- For the public—Simply Sinatra: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra. All of the proceeds from this event benefit the Child Abuse Research Education and Service (CARES) Institute. Saturday, May 10, 7:30 pm. The concert will feature many of Frank Sinatra's classic songs performed by Ryan Mascio, a 4th year medical student, backed by instrumentalists Lori St. Maur, Dean Micciche and Dave Carola, OMS III.
- For the public–Mindful Living: Learn to make healthy choices to lose weight and get in shape. Thursday, May 29, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Presented by Adarsh K.Gupta, DO, MS.
- For the professional—Events from Garden AHEC.
Tuesday, May 27. Infections Diseases: It's in the News and in Your Workplace. Intended for all nurses and teachers.
Tuesday, June 3. Dermatology Review. Intended for all teachers and school, public health, occupational health, pediatric and ambulatory care nurses.
- For the public—5th Annual Senior Health and Fitness Day. Health Forum, Health Screenings, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Prize Drawings, Giveaways, Entertainment Friday, June 20 10 am–1:30 pm
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