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University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Founded in 1807, we are the 1st public med school in the US & a leader in medical education, research & healthcare.
Baltimore, MD
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Feb 9
    Breakthrough for glioblastoma patients: @ummc clinical trial led by Dr. Graeme Woodworth used focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood‑brain barrier — improving chemo delivery. Courageous patients like Becca are changing what’s possible! 👏🧠 🔗
    Woman shares unlikely survival journey after migraines led to glioblastoma diagnosis: "I am truly...
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Jan 10, 2022
    University of Maryland School of Medicine Faculty Scientists and Clinicians Perform Historic First Successful #Transplant of Porcine Heart into Adult Human with End-Stage Heart Disease bit.ly/3JUplXk
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Jan 11, 2022
    Dr. Bartley Griffith provides patient insights after historic first successful transplant of porcine heart into adult human. bit.ly/3JUplXk #pigheart #xenotransplant
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Jul 29, 2019
    University of Maryland School of Medicine Recruits Preeminent Thoracic and Lung Transplant Surgeon-Scientist Christine Lau, MD, MBA, To Be Next Chair of the Department of Surgery
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Sep 22, 2023
    UM Medicine Faculty-Scientists and Clinicians Perform Second Historic Transplant of Pig Heart into Patient with End-Stage Cardiovascular Disease bit.ly/3t7AHmX
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Dec 27, 2020
    Our very own @kathleen_neuzil, Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, is the 2020 "Marylander of the Year"--chosen by @baltimoresun! Dr. Neuzil and the front-line workers also chosen to share this honor both are so deserving.
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    2020 Marylanders of the Year: This year, we chose two | COMMENTARY
    This year has been like no other in our lifetimes; COVID-19 has taken our freedom, our loved ones and our familiar routines. It seems only fitting, then, that we also break from tradition in select...
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Jul 21, 2020
    We're happy to announce that nationally renown Hopkins trauma surgeon Dr. David Thomas Efron will become Professor of Trauma Surgery, Chief of Trauma and Medical Director of the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Sept. medschool.umaryland.edu/news
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    May 18, 2018
    “I challenge you to watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they became your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny,” Freeman Hrabowski, III,
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Jul 27, 2022
    Please welcome award-winning physician-scientist Dr. Irina Burd @IrinaBurd ,who will be the next Chair of UMSOM's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences! ⚕️ Read more about the new upcoming chair here👉 bit.ly/3oiZONY
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Feb 14, 2022
    With the help of a physical therapist, Pig Heart Transplant Patient David Bennett sings America the Beautiful before the #SuperBowl on NBC (@SNFonNBC) 5 weeks after his life saving surgery performed by @UMmedschool doctors. #SBLVI #UMmedschool #PT
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Oct 18, 2018
    “We must carry on!l @RepCummings says of the Jacques Initiative Journey Center. Grand opening. Changing the destiny of people’s lives #HIV
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Dec 12, 2019
    Congrats to our very own @ChristianRolfo for his new finding published in Lancet Oncology demonstrating safety of new treatment for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer; it targets ROS1 gene fusion linked to brain metastases. tinyurl.com/qsrrdvu
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    Oct 3, 2018
    congrats to @ChristianRolfo, Director of Thoracic Medical Oncology University of Maryland @UMGCC @UMMC for receiving Doctor Honoris Causa from #UniversidadPrivadaSanJuanBautista
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    University of Maryland School of Medicine
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    May 19, 2021
    #Congratulations to our newest graduates! #2021UMSOM #2021UMB
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