The Department of Medical Education at #WMed will host the Second Annual Community Preceptor Faculty Development Day and Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at WMU’s Heritage Hall. For more information and to register, please visit https://ow.ly/C8fe50ZY22i.

Congratulations to Cheryl Dickson, MD, MPH, associate dean for Community Education and Engagement at #WMed, who was recently honored by El Concilio as a recipient of the 2026 Warrior Hero Award. Read more at https://ow.ly/OPQ250ZXAbu.

Congratulations to M1 Samantha Meyer who competed Sunday in the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in support of the Alzheimer's Association and powered through the 26.2-mile race despite suffering a knee injury at mile 9. #WMed #WMed2030

Today marks 14 years since the groundbreaking ceremony was held in downtown Kalamazoo at the site of what is now the medical school’s W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus. Take a look back #WMed

Later this month, a special symposium at #WMed will celebrate Dr. Tom Rothstein's 45 years of scientific mentorship and discovery and the first decade of growth within the Center for Immunobiology and Department of Investigative Medicine. Read more at https://ow.ly/smQs50ZWtGE.

Our Emergency Medicine residents and fellows got a taste of the prehospital life on Wednesday during the annual EMS Day at the Kalamazoo Regional Fire Training Center. Take a look! #WMed

On Friday, we officially welcomed students from the MD Class of 2030 into the medical profession during the White Coat Ceremony at Miller Auditorium. Take a look back at the special day for our newest students! #WMed #WMed2030 #whitecoat

‘Quickly and decisively’: M1 Jeremy Wilson says medical first responder training at #WMed helped him save his infant daughter’s life. Read more at https://ow.ly/qMtw50ZUrX1.

Congratulations to the MD Class of 2030! #WMed #WMed2030 #whitecoat

We’re all set for the Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony! #WMed #WMed2030 #whitecoat

We will officially welcome the MD Class of 2030 into the medical profession today during the White Coat Ceremony at WMU’s Miller Auditorium. The festivities will begin at 3:00 p.m. If you’re unable to join us, please tune in via our livestream at wmed.edu/whitecoat. #WMed #WMed2030 #whitecoat.

‘They remind us all why this work matters’: #WMed Dean Dr. J. Adrian Tyndall sat down recently to discuss the incredible impact WMed and WMU learners have on patient care in Southwest Michigan. Read more at https://ow.ly/gN1850ZTxh3.

On Monday, Dr. Lillian Smith, dean of the WMU College of Health and Human Services, hosted a welcome reception for #WMed Dean Dr. J. Adrian Tyndall. The event highlighted the shared commitment and collaboration of WMed and CHHS to train future healthcare professionals.

For M4 Tyler Ulrich, his performance at the HeART of WMed art showcase in August was a ‘full-circle moment’ in his nine-year journey in Kalamazoo. Read more at https://ow.ly/j5AF50ZSEu8. #WMed #WMed2027

It was a day packed full of learning, exploration, and growth Friday at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus as WMed staff participated in the medical school’s first annual Staff Development Day. Take a look! #WMed

The next installment of Science on Tap is set for October 1 and will feature a presentation from Svetlana Djirackor Uchendu, PhD, from @VAInstitute. Registration details and info about other upcoming Science on Tap speakers can be found at https://ow.ly/Yjbu50ZFRM4. #WMed

Congratulations to Jan Werbinski, MD, associate professor emerita in the Department of Surgical Sciences at #WMed, who is one of more than 30 women physicians honored by the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) as a recipient of the 2026 INSPIRE Award. Read more at https://ow.ly/MPbI50ZQNqh.

Each summer, #WMed, Western Michigan University, Beacon Health System, and Bronson Healthcare welcome a large cohort of new aspiring healthcare professionals to Kalamazoo. The learners' collective impact on the communities we serve is significant and immediate. See more at https://ow.ly/A9UK50ZQALr.

The results of this year’s #WMed Faculty-to-Faculty Awards have been announced. The award recipients, who were named in August, included Mark Schauer, MD, FACP, Peter Vollbrecht, PhD, Maritza Lagos-Saez, MD, and Shamsi Berry, PhD.

Read more at https://ow.ly/eKYW50ZPSng.

The White Coat Ceremony for the MD Class of 2030 is just two weeks away! As the big day draws closer, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s festivities: https://ow.ly/f1NC50ZOVFt. #WMed #WMed2030 #whitecoat