Research Flaum Eye Institute Director Takes Helm of National Ophthalmology Group By Leslie White Apr. 1, 2013 Steven E. Feldon, M.D., M.B.A., director of the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was named president of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. ...
Community URMC Physician Leads Effort to Craft National Guidelines for Heart Health By Mark Michaud Mar. 22, 2013 The American Heart Association has released a new set of guidelines designed to help policy makers and community leaders develop and implement programs that prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. ...
People Surgeon Recruited to Lead UR's Medical Faculty Group By Teri D'Agostino Mar. 21, 2013 After a national search, Michael Rotondo of University Health System of Eastern Carolina has been named Chief Executive Officer of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group. He starts July 1, ...
Community URMC Center for Community Health Honors Satcher Award Recipients By Karin Gaffney Christensen Mar. 17, 2013 The URMC community health improvement awards distinguish individuals who have made significant contributions to community health in the greater Rochester region through research, education, clinical ...
Education URMC Medical Students Celebrate Match Day By URMC Communications Mar. 15, 2013 After a jubilant 10-second countdown to noon, nearly 100 members of the Class of 2013 ripped open envelopes to find out where they are heading to begin their medical careers. They were matched to ...
Research URMC Orthopaedics Ranks No. 1 in Nation in NIH Funding By Karin Gaffney Christensen Mar. 14, 2013 The URMC Center for Musculoskeletal Research received $4.86 million in peer-reviewed NIH research grants in 2012, surpassing institutions such as Washington University, Johns Hopkins and Duke ...
Research Jonathan Friedberg Named Director of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center By URMC Communications Mar. 14, 2013 Jonathan Friedberg, M.D., M.M.Sc., has been appointed director of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Patient Care Flaum Eye Institute Glaucoma Expert to Discuss Vision Health March 21 By Leslie White Mar. 13, 2013 Regina Smolyak, M.D., an ophthalmologist at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will discuss vision care, common eye diseases and tips for protecting your eyes as ...
Research Karen’s Walk, 5K April 6 to Benefit URMC Heart Failure Research By Leslie White Mar. 12, 2013 A little exercise can do a lot of good, especially if it is during Karen’s Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, April 6. This 11th annual event supports local heart failure research and will be held at ...
Education Medical Students Open Envelopes to Their Futures By URMC Communications Mar. 11, 2013 For months, senior medical students from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s School of Medicine and Dentistry have been applying to residency programs across the country, going through the ...