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Warriors impact the community every day! On July 30, our student organization participated in the Day of Hope event organized by the Neighborhood Service Organization, in collaboration with the city of Detroit to benefit the unhoused population in the metropolitan area. Volunteers from School of Medicine provided resources and health screenings such as blood pressure readings, glucose readings, wound care and prescribed medications as needed.⁣
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Our student organization hosted a clinical skills night recently with Racquet Up Detroit! Students learned the basics of First Aid, suturing and more. The mission of the community-based nonprofit for students in 5th grade through high school is to support and empower Detroit youth so they can achieve their full potential through a long-term, demanding, and inspiring mentoring program of squash, academics, and community service.

Anne Messman, M.D., our associate dean of Graduate Medical Education and associate professor of Emergency Medicine, talked to the podcast about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and how she handles the condition personally, and with the people with whom she works.⁣
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Diagnosed with MS at the age of 16, Dr. Messman hid her disability, explaining that her limp was from a sports injury rather than divulging that she had MS. She said that after years of hiding the reason for her disability, she now identifies openly as a person with a disability, and reveals her condition to the doctors, residents and physicians-in-training she encounters daily in the School of Medicine and emergency rooms in which she works.⁣

Today's student in the spotlight is Elise Turke! Elise is in her third year of medical school at our School of Medicine. She is active in the Student Senate, the house-based learning communities and is even a member of the medical school's singing group. Her favorite part about being a Warrior M.D. is everybody's excitement to form a community. ⁣
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"From my experience, every student at the Wayne State University School of Medicine is eager to work together toward our common goal. Since each of us are coming to Wayne with unique experiences and backgrounds, it's pretty cool to observe how much we learn from each other," she said.⁣
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We agree, Elise!⁣
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Watch our Tuesday Stories for Zoha Qureshi, a 4th-year student from the suburbs of Detroit applying to the Med-Peds specialty for residency. She's an active member of both  and . She's taking us all on a day in the life of an M4 student!

Nothing but smiles at our White Coat Ceremony! 🥼😁

We hope everyone (including our Dean Wael Sakr, M.D.,) had a fantastic time 's SpringFest yesterday! We know we did. Thanks for stopping by our table!

Who says medical students can't have fun? Not us! Our had a great time the sold out night at the game against the Seattle Kraken last Thursday. Ticket packages included the limited edition Red Wing/Wayne State hat, and a donation to the HIGH program as well.⠀
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Meet doctoral student Julio Pimentel, who is in his final year of training in our Cancer Biology Graduate Program. He works and studies in the lab of Gen Wu, Ph.D., professor of Oncology, where he researches overcoming tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand, or TRAIL, resistance in triple-negative breast cancer.⠀
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The Oak Park, Michigan resident is being recognized by as a member of the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. Now in its 11th year, the program recognizes and spotlights dynamic leaders under the age of 40 "making a difference in Oakland County and beyond.⠀
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Congratulations, Julio!⠀
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Let’s hear it for women in history! United States has formally recognized March as National Women's History Month since 1987. Join us in celebrating all of the women of our past, present and future.⠀
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Medical student Priscella Holland, pictured with her daughter, is a member of our School of Medicine Student Senate's Gender Equity in Medicine Taskforce. The group, in tandem with our Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, is launching a pilot partnership with to provide support and resources for students with children, as well as students expecting children.⠀
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The nonprofit will offer free or heavily discounted resources and services such as homework help centers for children, diaper resources, rental assistance, utility assistance, mental health counseling for parents and parents-to-be, and potential open daycare services around Detroit.⠀
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How to get it touch:⠀
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Phone: 2-1-1 or call 1-800-552-1183⠀
Text message: Send ZIP code to 898-211⠀
Online: Visit www.mi211.org⠀
Live chat: Visit www.unitedwaysem.org/get-help/ Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Congratulations to medical students João, Lillian and Jaya, who matched into our Urology Residency Program earlier this year! We can't wait to welcome these trainees to later this year. In addition to Urology, our Office of Graduate Medical Education hosts residencies in Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Family Medicine-Urban Track, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology, Preventative Medicine and Transitional Year.⠀
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