VUMC People

May 19, 2025

Saved by an angel — in Aldi

Steve Glaeser fell in an Aldi supermarket; a Vanderbilt Health critical care nurse saved his life.

By John Howser
May 14, 2025

André Churchwell honored with portrait unveiling

The portrait was unveiled during a celebration event at the Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library and Learning Center.

By Rebecca Warren
Heidi Hamm, PhD
May 8, 2025

Heidi Hamm, Eric Skaar elected members of the National Academy of Sciences

Hamm and Skaar are among 120 voting members and 30 international members of the NAS whose elections were announced on April 29.

By Bill Snyder
Carrie Deese
May 7, 2025

Carrie Deese named among Nashville’s top professional and philanthropic leaders

By Jessica Pasley
Barton Huddleston, MD
May 1, 2025

Barton Huddleston appointed to State Rehabilitation Council

The mission of the SRC is to advise, evaluate and partner with the public vocational rehabilitation program in support of improving access to employment statewide.

By Matt Batcheldor
Shiayin Yang, MD. (photo by Donn Jones)
April 29, 2025

Shiayin Yang recognized by Rosalind Franklin Society with RFS Award in Science 

She specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, and she also has expertise in facial reanimation, facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty.

By Evan Dorian
April 29, 2025

Peter Embí, Department of Biomedical Informatics chair, to step down

DBMI is one of the nation’s largest departments of its kind in academic medicine and consists of more than 130 faculty who focus on different aspects of biomedical informatics.
By John Howser
April 28, 2025

Bryan Harris named interim chair of the Department of Medicine

Harris succeeds Jane Freedman, MD, as she assumes the role of Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer.  
By Bill Snyder
April 28, 2025

Michael Gooch wins award for excellence in emergency nursing and education

The award recognizes exceptional emergency nurses who are board certified and demonstrate a commitment to championing continuous learning and excellence in patient care through nursing certification.
By Kylie Avery
April 25, 2025

Sunil Kripalani recognized for leadership, innovation in field of hospital medicine

Kripalani was elected a Master in Hospital Medicine, a distinction earned by only 50 out of approximately 60,000 practicing hospitalists.
By Jill Clendening
April 23, 2025

Eunice Huang appointed to council of the American Board of Surgery

The council, which consists of about 35 ABS-certified surgeons, sets national standards for surgical education, assessment, certification and research priorities.
By Christina Echegaray
April 23, 2025

Straight from her heart: gratitude and gems

Vanderbilt Clinical Research Center nurse Sherri Hails, RN, shares messages of gratitude through heart-shaped reminders.
By Jill Clendening
April 23, 2025

Kimberly Dahlman elected to board of International Association of Medical Science Educators 

She will begin serving her three-year term upon the closing of the association’s annual conference on June 17.
By Tom Wilemon
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