Why it’s still hard to get into medical school despite a doctor shortage

May 7, 2024
Lindsey Hendrix

Why it’s still hard to get into medical school despite a doctor shortage

2,500-year-old skeletons with legs chopped off may be elites who received ‘cruel’ punishment in ancient China

Why trees and green spaces are good for our health and wellbeing

With summer right around the corner, some of our #AggieDocs hosted an event in Round Rock, TX, regarding the importance of skin protection and ways to prevent skin cancer!

The Women`s Health Event partnered with Derm Education, giving gift bags with summertime essentials such as sunscreen and sunglasses. Round Rock students learned about skin cancer through the Pachyonychia Congenita Project, a charity based on finding treatments and a cure for Pachyonychia Congenita, a rare and painful skin disorder.

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Congratulations to Dr. Carl Gregory, Dr. Kayla Bayless, and Dr. Irtisha Singh on securing the prestigious R01 NIDCR grant for their groundbreaking research on Osteoinductive Nanosilicate-Based Biomaterials, paving the way for innovative solutions in Craniomaxillofacial Bone Regeneration! #ResearchExcellence #TAMUMedicine

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1: Dr. Carl Gregory | Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Physiology
2: Dr. Kayla Bayless | Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics
3: Dr. Irtisha Singh | Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics

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On February 7th, the Lunar New Year spirit enveloped the Dallas Campus, courtesy of the Baylor Scott and White Community Engagement Committee. A team of dedicated A&M student volunteers prepared nearly 200 red envelopes to share with attendees. A vibrant welcome to the Year of the Dragon! 🧧✨ #LunarNewYear #DragonYear #TAMUMedicine #TAMU #GigEm #AggieDocs

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Huge thanks to our Texas A&M University School of Medicine residents on #ThankAResidentDay! 🩺 They`re future healers & our community heroes. Tag & celebrate one below! #AggieDocs #FutureAggieDoc

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Whoop! Congratulations to our Department of Medical Physiology members at #TAMUMedicine for their study being highlighted in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology!

In their study, researchers examined the structure of lymphatic cells and their response to acute kidney injury (AKI). The lymphatic cells in the kidneys are vital in regulating kidney disease progression; understanding their gene expression is a way to understand a patient`s progression to kidney disease. We are so proud of you, and congratulations!

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Sanjukta Chakraborty, PhD | Assistant Professor of Medical Physiology
Brett M. Mitchell, PhD | Professor of Medical Physiology
Joseph M. Rutkowski, PhD | Associate Director of Medical Physiology & Director, Division of Lymphatic Biology

(Bottom row, left to right)
Heidi Creed, BS | Graduate Student
Priyanka Banerjee, PhD | Postdoctoral Research Associate
Saranya Kannan, PhD | Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Congratulations to Michael J. Soileau, MD, for serving as this year`s president of the Texas Neurological Society, the nation`s largest state neurological society! Dr. Soileau is a Clerkship Director of the Neurology Clerkship in Round Rock at #TAMUMedicine. Dr. Soileau attended the Texas Neurological Society 2024 Annual Winter Conference in Austin, the largest state neurological society in the nation!

Texas A&M offers the first-ever neurology clerkship at all five campuses, something #TAMUMEdicine believes will prepare students adequately for neurological cases in the chosen specialty. This program allows students to learn and gain a new appreciation for neurology!

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