University of Maryland School of Medicine

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

This week, Dean Gladwin had the honor of attending the ribbon cutting for the new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine research and clinical care space at the University of Maryland School of Medicine with Ellen Myers, Vice President & Executive Director of The Kahlert Foundation (left) and Heather Kahlert, Executive Vice President of The Kahlert Foundation (right)!

Dean Gladwin helped launch the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine in 2023 to combat one of the toughest generational challenges in healthcare today: substance use disorder. With instrumental help from The Kahlert Foundation, this state-of-the-art space will help create the systemic change needed across Baltimore and nationwide by bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, and community partners.

Together, we can advance evidence-based treatments, reduce stigma, and open new pathways to recovery for patients and families who need it most.

06/06/2026

Dr. Levine isn't just a physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center — she's living proof of why the work done at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is so important.

Today, she walks in the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K to support cancer research. Go Dr. Levine! 👏❤️

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A critical care doctor who was diagnosed with an incurable type of brain cancer is preparing to walk in the 18th annual Maryland Half Marathon and 5K.

06/05/2026

This week we cut the ribbon on the new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine research and clinical space at the University of Maryland School of Medicine! 👏✂️

Established through a generous lead gift from The Kahlert Foundation and cooperative funding by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the School of Medicine, this move for the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine marks the start of a new era of pioneering research and clinical care in combatting substance use disorder.

This new space, led by Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Director Dr. Kelly E. Dunn, will be a multidisciplinary hub where investigators share their expertise and innovative concepts to fast-track both fundamental and translational science studies in addiction science and medicine, and provide a fully integrated space for clinical care, clinical research, and educational instruction.

Thank you so much to Greg, Roberta, Heather, and Scott Kahlert, Ellen Myers, and the the Kahlert Foundation Board for making this possible!

06/04/2026

Last week, Mini-Med School participants gathered at TouchPoint Baltimore to hear directly from UMSOM physicians and experts on important topics impacting community health.

Dr. Anique K. Forrester led a session on Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience, sharing practical tools including meditation techniques to support mental wellness. Dr. Laundette P. Jones presented on Creating the Conditions for Care: Supporting Community Resilience During Extreme Heat, highlighting ways to stay safe and protect overall health during periods of extreme heat.

Together, these sessions helped equip community members with resources to support both physical safety and brain and mental health. 🏥🧠

🌟🩺 Our final session of the spring program will take place on Tuesday, June 16, featuring discussions on Understanding Autoimmune Diseases and Women’s Health.
🔗 Learn more and register here: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/minimed/

06/01/2026

Could prayer be a part of modern medicine? 🤔

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine set out to find the answer — and the results may surprise you.

In a clinical trial of 180 adult patients experiencing moderate to severe pain or anxiety, those who received just five minutes of in-person prayer reported significantly more relief than those who listened to music. And those benefits lasted up to six weeks.

Even more interesting: it didn’t matter whether patients were religious or even expected it to work. The benefits showed up across the board.

What do you think? Would you be open to this as part of your healthcare experience? ⤵️ Share your thoughts below!

🔗Read more: https://bit.ly/4fmGsmU
▶️Vido by Fox News: https://bit.ly/4e1BqtP
📖Published in the Annals of Family Medicine

06/01/2026

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is expanding an initiative aimed at addressing the physician shortage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, backed by more than $4 million in new philanthropic

05/31/2026

🎬 Got a story to tell? MDreels 2026 is here — and there's $1,000 on the line!

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is launching the Dean's Video Challenge, open to all Physician Residents, Fellows, and MD Students at the University of Maryland.

The concept is simple: 1 idea. 1 video. Under 2 minutes. Choose your prompt:
✅ Why I love being at the University of Maryland
✅ Why I love living in Baltimore

Up to $2,000 in total prizes across two categories. 🎥

🏆 Read the contest rules and submit your videos here: www.medschool.umaryland.edu/video-contest/
📅 Deadline: June 30th. Start filming!

05/30/2026

Big conversations are happening at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. 🏥

Our Clinical Town Hall brought together faculty, residents, students, and staff to do what we do best — listen, collaborate, and move forward together.

One highlight? The University of Maryland Medical Center is making real strides in reducing ER wait times through targeted operational reforms. Early results speak for themselves — wait times have improved by 50%, with patients now being seen in as little as 10 minutes. That's the kind of progress that makes a difference for patients and providers alike.

From clinical updates to open dialogue about the challenges we face every day, these conversations are what keep our community strong and our care at its best.