Articles from November 2020

Meet Terry Hayes

Monday, November 16, 2020
As Terry Hayes approaches his final months in the Carver College of Medicine Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Services, he shares his biggest takeaways from an unprecedented year in health care.

Sarah Dougherty earns top Step 1 score and scholarship

Monday, November 16, 2020
MD students in the UI Carver College of Medicine take the USMLE Step 1 after completing their core clinical clerkships, which is typically midway through their third year. Sarah Dougherty reflects on her success.

High-fat or ketogenic diet prevents heart failure in mouse study

Thursday, November 12, 2020
Finding highlights toxic effects of glucose on heart health

Goswami named director of Biomedical Science Program

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Prabhat Goswami, PhD, professor of radiation oncology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, has been selected as director of the college’s Biomedical Science Program.

Meet Amalia Leveille

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Students in the University of Iowa Physician Assistant (PA) Program are approaching commencement after a year that has required plenty of flexibility and adjustment. Student body president Amalia Leveille reflects on training during a pandemic and the major strengths of the nationally ranked program.

UI’s Perlman advises federal agencies on COVID vaccines

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Stanley Perlman, MD, PhD, is among the national experts advising the federal government on that decision, as well as how to prioritize distribution of the first doses of an approved vaccine.

First-Generation College Student Celebration Q&A with Gabe Conley

Monday, November 2, 2020
Growing up in rural, northwest Iowa, Gabe Conley's pathway as a first-generation student in medicine seem universally different from other classmates and colleagues.