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Search committee members announced for next VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The University of Iowa has announced the search committee for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.
Researchers create new model to detect COVID’s effects using chest X-rays
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Iowa researchers have created an advanced model that can detect lung damage in long-COVID patients using a simple chest X-ray. The model takes data points from 3D CT lung scans and transfers them to be diagnosed by 2D chest X-ray equipment, which is more commonly available and less costly.
Parekh appointed chair of Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Friday, October 28, 2022
Kalpaj Parekh has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery with University of Iowa Health Care, following a national search. Parekh’s appointment is effective Nov. 1. He has served as interim chair of the department since September 2021. The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approved the university’s request to establish a freestanding...
UI pauses VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean search
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The University of Iowa is temporarily suspending its search for a new vice president for medical affairs (VPMA) and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.
It's not 'just the flu'
Monday, September 12, 2022
Maurine Neiman, a faculty member in the Department of Biology who lost her son to influenza, co-authored an opinion-editorial about the dangers of the influenza virus and and misplaced comparisons of the flu with COVID-19.
Second candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.
First candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean
Sunday, August 21, 2022
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.
Vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean candidates to visit campus
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine has selected four final candidates.
UI Hospitals & Clinics remains only hospital in Iowa to be nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Eight specialties rank among the top 10% of programs nationally; Ophthalmology ranks seventh and Ear, Nose, and Throat ranks 31st
The fans have spoken: Kids’ choice for Hawkeye Wave
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hawkeye Wave is no longer getting one new song. Instead, the best tradition in college sports is getting a new soundtrack.
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital ranked in U.S. News & World Report for Best Children's Hospitals
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is listed among the nation’s best in seven specialties in the 2022-23 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings published online today by U.S. News & World Report.
University of Iowa seeks damages for children’s hospital windows
Friday, June 10, 2022
The University of Iowa is pursuing legal action against two contractors for defective windows in the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital window system following extensive good faith efforts to resolve the issues with the responsible parties.
Inside a college counseling center struggling with the student mental health crisis
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
On college campuses nationwide, the number of students seeking mental health services increased by an average of 30 percent between 2009 and 2015 and has continued to climb since then. The University of Iowa doubled the size of its counseling staff between 2016 and 2019, but it’s not nearly keeping up with demand.
5 UI faculty receive Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Five University of Iowa faculty members have been selected to receive the inaugural Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards.
Search firm for VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean to meet virtually with stakeholders
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The search firm assisting with the hiring of a new University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine will host virtual meetings with campus stakeholders April 25-29 to understand the job and the preferred qualities in potential candidates.
‘US News & World Report’ releases latest graduate, professional program rankings
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The University of Iowa continues to climb in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings. According to the 2023 report, 66 UI colleges and programs were recognized among the best in their field. Four of these programs, all in the College of Nursing, received a top-10 ranking.
VPMA and CCOM dean search committee members announced
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The University of Iowa has announced the search committee for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.
‘Cancer in Iowa’ report urges return to screening after COVID-19 put some on pause
Monday, March 7, 2022
41% of U.S. adults delayed or avoided medical care—including cancer screening tests—in 2020. While the extent of the impact of this decrease in screenings is unknown, it’s possible it may have led to delayed diagnoses and increases in avoidable cancer deaths.
Highlights from Iowa’s 175th anniversary weekend
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The University of Iowa officially celebrated its 175th anniversary on Feb. 25—27 with two key events, the installation of Barbara Wilson as the university’s 22nd president and the 2022 Presidential Lecture.
College of Dentistry’s geriatrics and special needs clinic wins Gies Award for Achievement
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Gies Foundation has awarded the University of Iowa College of Dentistry’s Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic the 2022 William J. Gies Award in the category of Achievement as an Academic Dental Institution.
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