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Minnesotan Patty Dickmann loves the University of Minnesota Medical School, and for good reason. She interviewed at other schools, but none offered what she found here.
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University of Minnesota medical experts and physicians routinely lend their expertise to members of the media working on stories covering a broad range of the latest health care research and trends.
In addition, our doctors are often highlighted for their work in treating some of today’s most complex conditions, and for the research that is establishing the clinical care of tomorrow.
Below are some of the latest media stories featuring University of Minnesota Medical School experts, as well as some of our most recent news announcements.
For a complete list of the latest media stories and announcements, visit the Academic Health Center's online newsroom. If you are a member of the media, please contact the Media Relations Office at (612) 624-2449.
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And according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical research, our Medical School is in the top 25% for receiving NIH funding.
On September 17, the Class of 2014, which was selected to represent some of the most competitive programs in the country, began their journey through interprofessional education, or 1Health, a program that will foster collaboration between the disciplines.