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Penn State College of Medicine At Penn State College of Medicine, we define what medicine means. And we’ll never stop. Because we know there is always more work to be done.

At Penn State College of Medicine, we know the power of teaching, discovering, training and innovating. And through rigorous education and innovative research, our impact is felt far beyond Pennsylvania. Strengthened by our university and connected to a health system, educating caregivers and equipping researchers who understand what it truly means to lead. We are the change that health care needs. We define what medicine means.

Congratulations to Ioannis Mouratidis, another one of our COM graduate students, on this well-deserved recognition from ...
04/20/2026

Congratulations to Ioannis Mouratidis, another one of our COM graduate students, on this well-deserved recognition from the Fox Graduate School 👏

We’re proud to see his contributions to research highlighted across the University.

➡️ Learn more about his work: https://tinyurl.com/wk3ys8zn

We’re proud to see Esma Yerlikaya and Alexandra Nusawardhana recognized by the Fox Graduate School for their outstanding...
04/20/2026

We’re proud to see Esma Yerlikaya and Alexandra Nusawardhana recognized by the Fox Graduate School for their outstanding contributions 👏

Their work reflects the impact our graduate students are making every day across research and scholarship.

➡️ Read more about their research and achievements: https://tinyurl.com/wk3ys8zn

Does prenatal opioid exposure determine a child’s future in the classroom? 📚New research from Penn State College of Medi...
04/17/2026

Does prenatal opioid exposure determine a child’s future in the classroom? 📚

New research from Penn State College of Medicine suggests it does not. The study found no clear link between prenatal exposure and later classroom performance, underscoring the importance of environment, support systems and early-life experiences in shaping outcomes.

These findings challenge stigma and highlight the potential for every child to thrive.

➡️ Read more: https://tinyurl.com/a5kpepcx

Penn State College of Medicine graduate students Alexandra Nusawardhana, Ioannis Mouratidis and Esma Yerlikaya are among...
04/15/2026

Penn State College of Medicine graduate students Alexandra Nusawardhana, Ioannis Mouratidis and Esma Yerlikaya are among 42 graduate students across Penn State recognized with prestigious University awards.

These annual honors celebrate graduate students making an impact in research, scholarship, teaching, outreach and mentoring. Our students exemplify that impact through their work to advance science and improve human health.

Join us in congratulating Alexandra, Ioannis and Esma on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

➡️ Read more about their incredible achievements: https://tinyurl.com/wk3ys8zn

Recognizing excellence across our academic health system ✨Employees and teams from the College of Medicine and Penn Stat...
04/14/2026

Recognizing excellence across our academic health system ✨

Employees and teams from the College of Medicine and Penn State Health have been recognized as 2026 Health Care Heroes by the Central Penn Business Journal. These honors highlight individuals and teams making a meaningful impact through patient care, innovation, education and community outreach.

We’re proud to be part of a community dedicated to advancing care and improving lives every day.

➡️ See the full list: https://tinyurl.com/4vkrjf57

🎥 Penn State's new brand commercial is up for a top industry award (Telly Awards), and we need your help!➡️ Visit: https...
04/14/2026

🎥 Penn State's new brand commercial is up for a top industry award (Telly Awards), and we need your help!

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🧬 Inspiring the next generation of health care professionalsPenn State Cancer Institute recently welcomed high school st...
04/10/2026

🧬 Inspiring the next generation of health care professionals

Penn State Cancer Institute recently welcomed high school students from Harrisburg, Lancaster and Lebanon for the C.A.R.E.S. (Community, Advocacy and Research Education for Students) Program, held in partnership with the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.

Through hands-on breakout sessions led by faculty, staff and trainees, students explored cancer research and clinical care up close, from viewing cancer cells under a microscope to learning how zebrafish models advance research, and even trying ultrasound and robotic surgery techniques.

Programs like C.A.R.E.S. are helping students discover future pathways in science, health care and advocacy while building a deeper understanding of breast cancer research and care.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible and for inspiring the next generation of changemakers. 💙

🎥 Watch the recap video: https://vimeo.com/1178911663
🔗 Learn more about Penn State Cancer Institute: https://cancer.psu.edu/

💙💚 Honoring the gift of life.Today, Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health partnered with the Gift of Life...
04/10/2026

💙💚 Honoring the gift of life.

Today, Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health partnered with the Gift of Life Donor Program to host a Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony, bringing together patients, donor families, clinical teams and community members to recognize the life-saving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation.

The ceremony featured remarks from clinical and community leaders, as well as powerful stories from transplant recipients and donor families, highlighting the generosity that makes this work possible.

This Donate Life Month, we reflect on the lives saved, honor donor heroes and encourage others to consider registering as organ donors.

Because one decision can change everything. 💙💚

Register to be an organ donor today: https://tinyurl.com/4dsaynj4

We are proud to see our faculty sharing research at the national level and helping improve care for patients everywhere!...
04/08/2026

We are proud to see our faculty sharing research at the national level and helping improve care for patients everywhere! 💙

Aleksandra Zgierska, MD, PhD, Jeanne L. and Thomas L. Leaman, MD, Endowed Professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine as well as professor of public health studies and anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, has been invited to present her research on chronic pain and opioid use before members of Congress.

At a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) briefing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 14, Dr. Zgierska will present research showing that mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective, non-opioid treatments for chronic low back pain. Her work helps patients manage pain, improve quality of life and reduce reliance on opioids.

➡️ Read more about Dr. Zgierska’s research: https://tinyurl.com/3jvjvvkz

Please join us in congratulating Jeffrey Miller, MD, MBA, on being named the 2025 Dermatologist of the Year by the Penns...
04/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jeffrey Miller, MD, MBA, on being named the 2025 Dermatologist of the Year by the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery!

This award recognizes dermatologists who demonstrate outstanding leadership, dedication to patient care and meaningful contributions to the field. Dr. Miller serves as associate dean for administration and holds the Kenneth and Gwendolyn Katz Endowed Chair in Dermatology at the College of Medicine.

His work continues to make an impact across patient care, education and research.

➡️ Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y96kanwy

New research involving Penn State College of Medicine found that later sleep and wake times in teens are associated with...
04/03/2026

New research involving Penn State College of Medicine found that later sleep and wake times in teens are associated with poorer diet and more sedentary behavior. 💤📊

Researchers found that teens with later sleep schedules consumed more calories, snacked more frequently and spent more time sedentary. The findings suggest that sleep timing is an important factor in adolescent health and cardiometabolic risk, not just how long teens sleep.

The study’s senior author is Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, PhD, Edward O. Bixler Professor of Psychiatry and behavioral health at the College of Medicine, and several other College of Medicine researchers were co-authors on the study.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2wzpm8jv

Two Penn State College of Medicine educators are being recognized for the impact they make in the classroom and clinical...
04/02/2026

Two Penn State College of Medicine educators are being recognized for the impact they make in the classroom and clinical learning environment.

M. Joyce Green, MD, assistant professor of family and community medicine, and Skylar Korek, MD, a general surgery resident, were honored through the College of Medicine’s Exceptional Moments in Teaching program. The program highlights faculty and trainees who go above and beyond to support learners and create meaningful educational experiences.

Students described both educators as dedicated mentors who take time to teach, answer questions and help learners grow into compassionate, knowledgeable physicians.

Congratulations to Dr. Green and Dr. Korek on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y2x9myc8

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