Mizzou School of Medicine

09/10/2026

The School of Medicine has established the PEN Physician Engineers Pre-Admission Program for sophomore engineering students at Mizzou and Missouri S&T.

Welcome to the first four PEN scholars, Riley Dycus, Luke Snyder, Emma Herrmann and Asrith Amaravadi!

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09/09/2026

The Entrepreneur Quest program at the Griggs Innovators Nexus in the Division of Research empowers students to start their own businesses during college.

Nathan Bresette, a doctoral student in the Informatics PhD Program through the MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics, an interdisciplinary program supported by the Mizzou School of Medicine, recently created his new TalkStride app to help people improve their speaking skills.

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09/08/2026

Harriet Omenge, a graduate student in the School of Medicine Translational Biosciences PhD program, recently earned national recognition for her research on endometriosis pain.

Her journal entry, "Endometriosis-associated pain: mechanism, neuroimmune signature, and translational precision strategies," was developed under the supervision of Tae Hoon Kim, PhD, and Jae-Wook Jeong, PhD, professors of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health.

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09/02/2026

10 YEARS OF SPRINGFIELD CAMPUS 🩺

Meet Alexander Oserowsky, MD ⬇️

A 2021 graduate of the School of Medicine, Oserowsky is currently completing his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Before arriving to the Mizzou School of Medicine Springfield Campus years ago, Oserowsky looked forward to the hands-on experiences he'd gain while working at CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield Communities health systems.

Reflecting back on his time in Springfield, the relationships he built and enjoying the local community continues to stand out today.

"I felt connected to the campus administration and support staff, my classmates, and my preceptors. That helped a lot during some of the more stressful, busy times of the year. I thought the work-life balance in Springfield was fantastic. Lots of great restaurants and nearby outdoor activities!"

(Photo courtesy of Michigan Medicine)

09/01/2026

Today marks the first day as Interim Hugh E. and Sarah D. Stephenson Dean of the School of Medicine for Ross Zafonte, DO.

“Across every role, Dr. Zafonte has distinguished himself not only as a scientist and clinician but as a builder of institutions, programs, teams and the next generation of leaders in academic medicine,” President Choi said. “He's widely recognized for excellence in academic leadership, clinical innovation, philanthropy and national service.”

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x5mbJ

08/31/2026

On his final day as executive vice chancellor for health affairs and Hugh E. and Sarah D. Stephenson dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Barohn reflects on the journey that brought him here and the remarkable accomplishments the medical school community achieved together.

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08/28/2026

The School of Medicine concluded this week with a special ceremony, as first-year medical student Lindsey Smith was officially commissioned into America's Navy!

Eamon O'Reilly, MD, associate professor of Surgery and retired U.S. Navy captain, administered the commissioning oath.

Additional retired U.S. military service members from the School of Medicine were on-hand to celebrate the honor.

Congratulations, Lindsey!

08/27/2026

Wednesday afternoon, the School of Medicine community celebrated Dr. Richard Barohn as he concludes his tenure as the Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, and Hugh E. and Sarah D. Stephenson Dean of the School of Medicine.

The event concluded with a special presentation thanking Dr. Barohn for his advocacy of veterans and military members within the medical school.

Thank you Dr. Barohn for your years of leadership, and dedication to fulfilling the School of Medicine's mission of saving and improving lives through exemplary education, research and patient care.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

In a recent study, Matthew Robinson, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the School of Medicine, found that a simple scheduling change can improve the health and well-being of physicians working overnight shifts.

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x5chL