Health Care Workforce
Trailblazer and Changemaker of Young Peoples’ Lives: Dr. Marja Hurley
In celebration of Black History Month we honor trailblazer and inspiring physician-scientist Dr. Marja M. Hurley, the first woman of color to graduate from the School of Medicine in 1976. Learn how for decades she's been inspiring the next generation of doctors and scientists.
February 16, 2022 | Lauren Woods
Diversifying Medicine
UConn School of Medicine’s class size has grown in recent years by 30 percent, and so has its diversity. As we celebrate this February Black History Month, learn more about how UConn has been a national leader in increasing underrepresented groups in medicine, especially Black Americans.
February 16, 2022 | Lauren Woods
Ruiz’s Roots
Dr. Steve Ruiz draws on his family’s legacy to set his own path as the AEGD program director in the School of Dental Medicine
February 16, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Seven Soon-to-Be Doctors Get an Early Residency Match
UConn School of Medicine's largest class of students participating in the early match process learned where they are set to spend the next several years for advanced residency training in urology, ophthalmology and the military.
February 8, 2022 | Lauren Woods
UConn Researcher Named Vice President of the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research
UConn School of Dental Medicine professor and research director will help lead a prestigious national dental organization that connects the scientific community of professionals who champion research that contributes to overall health and well-being.
December 16, 2021 | Ira Morrison
A Growing Public Health Mission Since 1971
50 years later UConn School of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences is still growing strong and staying true to its basic science roots. Meet the Department's 7 new faculty members.
December 15, 2021 | Lauren Woods
Dental Students and Faculty Participate in Community Outreach Projects
Community service projects and outreach, locally and nationally, remain a key component for UConn's School of Dental Medicine.
November 10, 2021 | Ira Morrison
Training the Next Generation of Health Providers and Scientists in Aging and Geroscience
National Institutes on Aging award reflects the growth and maturity of UConn's multidisciplinary aging research efforts and leadership in geroscience
October 14, 2021 | Ira Morrison
First Residency Program in Connecticut for Rehabilitation Physicians Announced
A joint partnership with University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Gaylord Hospital, and UConn Health
September 23, 2021 | Jennifer Walker
Biomedical Science Research Day Goes Hybrid
More than 130 joined a limited in-person group in UConn Health's academic rotunda for the 38th annual Biomedical Science Program Graduate Student Research Day.
September 17, 2021 | Stephanie M. Rauch, The Graduate School at UConn Health