Emily Waltenbaugh

M4 Medical Scholar Alison Swartz reflects on the unique opportunity to conduct her own year-long research project. Alison Swartz at a VUSM community event At Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, student research is woven into all four years of the MD curriculum, but often that research must fall within the… Read More

M3 Maddy Ball traveled to Barcelona, Spain, for a year-long research project Maddy Ball is no stranger to travel. Maddy Ball hikes all over the world. Her favorite trails in Tennessee include Fiery Gizzard and nearby Beaman Park. A native of Mill Valley, California, just outside of San Francisco, she… Read More

When William Quach (MD ’23) arrived at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine after studying biology at the University of California San Diego, he brought research experience with him. Quach, an aspiring anesthesiologist, examined how a specific protein traditionally known to play a role in the death of cells actually… Read More

By: Kyra Letsinger From left, Global Health Track Co-Director Dr. Elizabeth Rose, Tevin Mathew, Anjola Ajayi, and Global Health Track Co-Director Dr. Marie Martin (Photo: Terry Wyatt) When applying to Vanderbilt’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program, prospective students immediately face a pivotal choice: Do they want to follow… Read More

In May, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islanders for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as well as the contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans with Jewish American Heritage Month. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month began as a 10-day celebration in… Read More

Congratulations to Atlee Witt (G2), Arlene Garcia (G3), and Raymond Zhang (G3) for receiving their F30s!   Congratulations to recent graduate Dr. Simone Ueland for receiving the Dean’s Award! This award is presented to the medical students distinguished by outstanding service to the School of Medicine and the community.   Congratulations to recent graduates… Read More

Dr. Alex Sundermann (‘20) gave our Alumni talk to close out MSTP Seminar for the academic year. Dr. Sundermann shared great advice about navigating transitions through the MSTP, residency and starting a faculty position.   MSTP Director Dr. Chris Williams saw alum Dr. Maggie Axelrod (‘23)… Read More

Congratulations to our 2025 graduates! Check out photos from the day and see where everyone is headed next!       MondayTuedayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8 AM - NoonCase-based Small GroupLarge/Medium Group or LabCase-based Small GroupLarge/Medium Group or LabCase-based Small Group Large/Medium Group… Read More

The G2 Class received their extremely important and official M.P. degrees at their Halftime Celebration!… Read More

By Yash Pershad (G2) This April, several Vanderbilt MSTP students attended the 2025 AAP/ASCI/APSA Joint Meeting at the Swissôtel Chicago, joining physician-scientists from across the country for a weekend of cutting-edge science and career development. The conference opened with a compelling conversation featuring Dr. Peggy Hamburg,… Read More