News Archive

2023
- Call for Nominations: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  
  December 07, 2023
  
  Nominations are open for election into the Delta Zeta chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. You do not need to be a member of AOA to nominate a deserving candidate. The deadline is January 5, 2024.
  
  Read More
- Estrogen May Help Protect Against Hearing Loss, Drexel Study Suggests
  
  November 30, 2023
  
  It’s no secret that growing older can be taxing on the body, and this is no less true during perimenopause, which occurs just before menopause, characterized by a significant drop in mature eggs in the ovaries, irregular ovulation, and plummeting levels of estrogen and the hormone progesterone. This drop in estrogen may play a role in hearing loss and help explain gender differences in hearing loss, according to data recently published by researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine in the American Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery.
  
  Read More
2022
- Microgreens Project Grows Community Connections
  
  December 15, 2022
  
  College of Medicine students know that food plays an important role in health, and they want not only to share that knowledge with Philadelphians from underserved communities, but also to empower them to grow their own fresh food. Students are engaged in work through the Health Outreach Project (HOP) to provide community members with the tools to grow microgreens, a nutritious vegetable that is simple to grow.
  
  Read More
- Health Outreach Project Looks Back on First Year at West Reading Campus
  
  December 14, 2022
  
  While the Health Outreach Project (HOP) has been part of the Drexel University College of Medicine’s culture for more than 25 years, the community outreach programming only expanded to Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2021, when Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health opened in West Reading. HOP faculty advisor Eugene York, MD, is impressed with the work students have done to grow HOP programming around the campus.
  
  Read More
2021
- ELAM Graduates See Success in New Appointments
  
  December 22, 2021
  
  For more than 25 years, the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) program has been helping women develop the professional and personal skills to lead in academic medicine and health care. ELAM graduates, known as ELUMs, now number over 1,200. In 2021, a remarkable 11 of the program’s alumnae were appointed deans or interim deans of medical schools. Three of these ELUMs shared about their experience with the program and its importance in academic medicine.
  
  Read More
- Women's Leadership Summit Addresses Allyship
  
  December 14, 2021
  
  Allyship was the theme of the second annual Women’s Leadership Summit, a discussion of gender equity in medicine, science and leadership, from the Women in Medicine and Science Committee (WIMSC). WIMSC held the Friday, Dec. 3 event in collaboration with the Offices of Faculty, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as well as the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program.
  
  Read More
2020
- First Annual Women’s Leadership Summit Tackles the Challenges of COVID-19, Racism
  
  December 21, 2020
  
  The Women in Medicine and Science Committee (WIMSC) was months away from holding its inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit, a discussion of gender equity in medicine and science, when restrictions took affect across the United States to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. By the time the first annual iteration of the event began on Friday, Dec. 11, the pandemic had impacted not only the timing and format of the conference, but also its focus – and organizers say that latter change was one for the better.
  
  Read More
- SEPTA and Drexel Team up to Battle COVID-19
  
  December 15, 2020
  Researchers from Drexel University will be working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on a partnership aimed at enhancing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation. Through a recently formed partnership, the institutions are pursuing a federal grant for research into risk assessment, mitigation and communication strategies that will help keep riders safe and healthy.
  Read More
2019
- FAQ: An Update on the St. Christopher’s Hospital Acquisition
  
  December 16, 2019
  Drexel and Tower Health recently purchased St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children from bankruptcy in a $50 million deal.
  Read More
- Drexel and Tower Health Finalize Acquisition of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
  
  December 15, 2019
  Tower Health and Drexel University have completed the acquisition of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children from St. Christopher's Healthcare, LLC, a subsidiary of American Academic Health System. The acquisition was finalized on Dec. 13 with an effective date of Dec. 15.
  Read More
2018
- Top Drexel Stories of 2018
  
  December 17, 2018
  2018 was a big year for Drexel University. Thanks to DrexelNow, you can relive the year's top stories concerning faculty, staff and students who were involved with some of the biggest news and events on and off campus.
  Read More
- Conference Combats Racism in Medicine
  
  December 12, 2018
  
  Earlier this semester, Drexel University College of Medicine hosted the 4th annual Racism in Medicine Conference (RiMC).
  
  Read More
2017
- Top Drexel Stories of 2017
  
  December 20, 2017
  2017 was a big year for Drexel University, which made strides in research and developments that could impact all of our futures.
  Read More
- In Memory of Dr. Andres Castellanos
  
  December 20, 2017
  
  Drexel University College of Medicine is saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague Dr. Andres Castellanos, who passed away on December 12, 2017, after a prolonged illness.
  
  Read More
2016
- Valerie Weber, MD, Named Deborah J. Tuttle, MD and John P. Piper, MD Vice Dean for Educational Affairs
  
  December 16, 2016
  
  Valerie Weber, MD, MS, FACP, has been named the inaugural Deborah J. Tuttle, MD and John P. Piper, MD Vice Dean for Educational Affairs. A ceremony for the dedication and installation of Dr. Weber’s new title was held on Wednesday, December 14, at the College of Medicine’s Queen Lane Campus.
  
  Read More
- Top Drexel Stories of 2016
  
  December 05, 2016
  Relive the moments and exciting headlines that sparked the most conversation and interest during 2016 through this annual review of the year’s top Drexel stories.
  Read More
2015
- Q&A: Getting Everyone to Finish the Race: Ana Núñez on Health Care Equity
  
  November 09, 2015
  The College of Medicine’s Ana Núñez will soon receive an award for advocating for health equity. She talked with DrexelNow about the steps she feels are needed to achieve it.
  Read More
- Drexel Co-ops by College
  
  October 26, 2015
  These statistics, facts and stories highlight the best that the co-op program has to offer for students in each and every school and college at Drexel.
  Read More
2014
- Celebrating Kaiser Permanente as Regional Medical Campus
  
  December 11, 2014
  
  Kaiser Permanente and Drexel University College of Medicine are celebrating the success of their unique partnership by designating Kaiser Permanente in Greater Sacramento as a regional medical campus for Drexel.
  
  Read More
- Two Drexel Faculty Members Named 2014 AAAS Fellows
  
  December 08, 2014
  
  Two Drexel University faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Garth Ehrlich, PhD, professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine; and Karen Moxon, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at the College of Medicine and professor at the School of Biomedical Engineering, Sciences & Health Systems, were both elected for the honor by their peers because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.
  
  Read More
2013
- Laurada Byers to Receive 2014 Woman One Award
  
  December 20, 2013
  
  Drexel University College of Medicine's Institute for Women's Health and Leadership is pleased to announce that its 2014 Woman One honoree is Laurada Byers, founder of the Russell Byers Charter School.
  
  Read More
- College of Medicine Develops New Physician Communication Training Tools
  
  December 17, 2013
  
  The ABIM Foundation announces new education modules, developed by Drexel University College of Medicine and nine medical specialty societies, to help physicians engage their patients in conversations about tests and procedures to question. Research has found that patient-doctor communication is perhaps the most significant component of a patient's visit; yet many physicians receive limited training to develop these critical communication skills. To help address this gap, the ABIM Foundation funded Drexel to create a series of interactive instructional modules based on specialty society recommendations from the Choosing Wisely campaign.
  
  Read More
2012
- Eugene Hong, MD, Appointed Associate Dean for Primary Care & Community Health
  
  December 12, 2012
  
  Eugene Hong, MD, professor of family, community and preventive medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, was recently appointed associate dean for primary care and community health. In this role, Hong will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strategic primary care framework for Drexel University College of Medicine and the Drexel University Physicians practice. He will report to the dean of the College of Medicine and the CEO of the physician practice plan.
  
  Read More
- New Drexel Medicine Website Wins "Best in Class" Award
  
  December 06, 2012
  
  The new Drexel Medicine website drexelmedicine.org recently won a "Best in Class" award from the Interactive Media Awards (IMA) Competition. The site – launched in August – won in the "Hospital" category.
  
  Read More
2011
- AIDS Awareness Month: Treatment in Our Community
  
  December 28, 2011
  
  December 29, 2011 - The conclusion of our month-long series of articles for AIDS Awareness Month is about The Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice of Drexel University College of Medicine. It has been providing excellent medical care to adults living with HIV for 18 years. As the largest comprehensive HIV primary care practice in the region, it served more than 1,900 patients last year with primary and specialty HIV medical care.
  
  Read More
- AIDS Awareness Month: Predicting NeuroAIDS
  
  December 19, 2011
  
  Every week through the month of December – AIDS Awareness Month – a Drexel University College of Medicine research study will be highlighted to showcase the important contributions our faculty are making to AIDS research. In the United States, more than 1.5 million people are living with HIV, according to a 2010 report issued by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. That is a sobering number of Americans who will have to endure the long-term effects of life with AIDS.
  
  Read More
2010
- DUCOM IBC Medical Simulation Center Awards
  
  December 22, 2010
  
  A scientific review panel met on August 13, 2010 to evaluate the applications that were submitted for funding by the Independence Blue Cross Medical Education Simulation Center.
  
  Read More
- NIH Grant Supports a Healthier Philadelphia
  
  December 21, 2010
  
  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health has awarded a $100,000 planning grant to Ana Núñez, MD, and the Women's Health Education Program for the next phase of its community outreach programming and research.
  
  Read More
2009
- College’s Medical Jeopardy Team Advances to National Competition
  
  December 10, 2009
  
  Congratulations to Drexel University College of Medicine internal medicine residents Petros Grivas, Ashwani Gupta, Gaurav Mathur, and Krishna Rao, who won the statewide Medical Jeopardy–Doctor's Dilemma Competition. The Drexel/Hahnemann residents beat teams from Penn State and West Penn in the contest Dec. 5 in Hershey.
  
  Read More
- Chairman Manuel N. Stamatakis to Receive Heart of Philadelphia Award
  
  December 10, 2009
  
  The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced that Manuel N. Stamatakis, chairman of Drexel University College of Medicine, will receive the coveted 2010 Heart of Philadelphia award at the annual Heart Ball gala on Saturday, February 20 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
  
  Read More
2008
- 2009 Tobacco Settlement Grants Awarded to Researchers
  
  November 14, 2008
  
  Drexel University College of Medicine has announced the research projects which will receive funding from the College’s portion of Pennsylvania’s tobacco settlement funds. Eight awards were made from 38 applications after a rigorous internal review process. They include projects in a variety of research areas such as cancer, Alzheimer's Disease and HIV.
  
  Read More
- Drexel University College of Medicine Hosts World's First Single Port Access (SPA™) Surgery Course
  
  November 13, 2008
  
  Drexel University College of Medicine will host surgeons from around the world for the first ever course dedicated to Single Port Access (SPA™) surgery, a minimally invasive procedure developed at Drexel that leaves patients with a hidden scar. The course will be held November 17-18, 2008, in Center City, Philadelphia.
  
  Read More
2007
- Drexel University College of Medicine Receives Regional Public Relations Awards
  
  December 19, 2007
  
  Drexel University College of Medicine's Office of Communications and Marketing received several honors during the 39th annual Pepperpot and Achievement Awards reception. Each year the Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) Philadelphia Chapter bestows awards for outstanding achievements in the field of public relations and communications. Top among these accolades is the Pepperpot award, one of the most coveted acknowledgments in the field.
  
  Read More
- Internal Medicine Residents Win State “Medical Jeopardy” Competition - Advance to National Championships
  
  December 07, 2007
  
  A team of internal medicine residents from Drexel University College of Medicine has taken home the state title of "Medical Jeopardy" champions. The Drexel University College of Medicine team won the Pennsylvania title in a competition held last weekend at Hershey Medical Center. The team had advanced to the state round after winning the Southeastern Pennsylvania regional championship in October. At that time, Drexel University College of Medicine beat out seven other residency programs from the Philadelphia region, including last year's national champs Albert Einstein Medical Center.
  
  Read More