Features

For almost five decades, Sherwood Gorbach has taken on some of the most difficult bacteria and viruses, and eased the suffering of patients.

By Jacqueline Mitchell - Photo: Mark Ostow
Run Date: September 21, 2011

Saving Medicare will take some strong medicine, says the woman who helped craft the Massachusetts reform bill.

"You would need to significantly increase revenue or reduce provider rates further, and there is no indication that either of these approaches would be appealing," says Amy Lischko.

By Gail Bambrick - photo: Photo: Alonso Nichols
Run Date: Septemer 12, 2011

Randy Christensen, MD/MPH '95, released his first book, Ask Me Why I Hurt: The Kids Nobody Wants and the Doctor Who Heals Them, in April. The memoir describes his experiences operating a mobile clinic that services homeless teenagers in Phoenix and his attempts to provide them with necessary medical care. Dr. Christensen chronicles everything from the struggles of the clinic's early beginnings, to the support system it became for the kids, and the ultimate recognition it achieved.

Vivian W. Pinn, M.D. was honored for her commitment to TUSM and its students by dedicating the Office of Student Affairs, in the Sackler building, in her honor and by launching a scholarship fund in her name.

Pinn also received the prestigious Dean's Medal of honor, TUSM's highest honor. The medal, rarely conferred, is given to people whose service to the school and medical careers have enhanced TUSM's national standing.