Resilience, persistence, and achievement highlighted at Miller School of Medicine commencement
Madeline A. Cohen delivers remarks during the Miller School of Medicine ceremony on Wednesday, May 12.
Photo: Jenny Abreu for the University of Miami
By Richard Westlund
05-13-2021
Photo: Jenny Abreu for the University of Miami Resilience, persistence, and achievement highlighted at Miller School of Medicine commencement By Richard Westlund
05-13-2021
A number of speakers applauded the new graduates, urging them to embrace the challenges ahead and provide exceptional care to future patients.
After four years of challenges from Hurricane Irma to COVID-19 and the scourge of systemic racism, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s class of 2021 celebrated its accomplishments at the May 12 commencement ceremony.
American Skin Association Announces Research Achievement Awards
AMY S. PALLER, MD 2021 RECIPIENT OF DAVID MARTIN CARTER MENTOR AWARD
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2021 David Martin Carter Mentor Award and the
2021 Research Achievement Awards.
For over three decades, ASA s
David Martin Carter Mentor Award has honored members of the dermatology community who embody the characteristics that made the late Dr. David Martin Carter an inspiration to dermatologists, investigators, and medical students throughout the world. Dr. Carter and ASA s late founder, Dr. George Hambrick, worked tirelessly to grow the organization into a leading force to defeat melanoma, skin cancer and other skin diseases.
Study underscores the importance of mental health screening in adolescents with hearing loss
A new study led by a University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher underscores the importance of screening adolescents with hearing loss for depression and anxiety.
Mental health issues are often overlooked in treating patients with chronic health conditions such as hearing loss. We need to develop and implement a universal screening protocol for depression and anxiety in this high-risk group.
Ivette Cejas, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of Family Support Services, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine
Early identification and intervention for mental health disorders is crucial for adolescents since it can impact speech and hearing outcomes, school performance, and work productivity, added Dr. Cejas. For patients with hearing loss, depression and anxiety can have detrimental effects on device use and involvement in r
Seven luminaries who have bettered our world with their ideas, passions, expertise, talent, and humanity will share their advice with the Class of 2021 during commencement ceremonies at Hard Rock Stadium next week.
Merck Manuals Clears Up Common Myths About Acne
Dermatologist reveals the best ways to prevent and treat the most common skin disease in the U.S.
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KENILWORTH, N.J., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Eight in 10 Americans will have acne at some point in their lives. Yet despite how familiar most people are with acne, many myths around its causes and the best ways to treat it persist. These myths can impact how quickly people seek treatment and can prolong acne and increase feelings of embarrassment associated with the condition.
In a new editorial on MerckManuals.com, Jonette E. Keri, MD, PhD, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, sets the record straight on seven of the most common acne myths with facts to help patients and parents take a better approach to prevention and treatment.