Catalyst - Fall 2023

From the Dean

Message from L. Ebony Boulware, MD, MPH, Dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Chief Science Officer and Vice Chief Academic Officer, Advocate Heath.

WFIRM’s Kidney Research Team Receives $1 Million Prize

Researchers at WFIRM have received a $1 million prize to help address the shortage of kidneys for use in transplants.

Alumni Among Recipients of Fourth Annual McConnell Awards

Wake Forest University School of Medicine alumni were among this year’s recipients of the fourth annual John and Melinda McConnell Lectureship and Clinical Excellence Awards.

A Growing Family: Advocate Health Looks to the School of Medicine as Its Academic Core

In 2022, the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health created the new Advocate Health.

In Memoriam: A. William Blackstock Jr., MD

Remembering A. William Blackstock Jr., MD, chair of radiation oncology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Faculty Update

Latest faculty updates from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

News Update

Latest news from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Research Update

Latest research news from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

100 Years of Caring

In May, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist kicked off 100 Years of Caring, a yearlong celebration of the opening of North Carolina Baptist Hospital that will continue through May 2024.

PA Studies Plans New Doctoral Program

Building on its history of innovation in education, the Department of PA Studies at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is in the process of adding a new Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program to its offerings.

The ENVISION Campaign: Medical Research is Much More Than Discovery

The research done at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has no boundaries.

DEAC Clinic Fundraiser Sets Record

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, students and faculty with the Delivering Equal Access to Care (DEAC) Clinic held an in-person fundraising event – and they set a record.

Philanthropy Update

Latest philanthropy news from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Awards, Reunions and More: A Look Back at MD Alumni Weekend ’23

More than 500 Wake Forest University School of Medicine alumni and their guests returned to campus in May for MD Alumni Weekend ’23.

Alumni News and Notes

Catch up with the latest news from your classmates.

Send Us Your Notes

Share the latest news from your life and career with fellow alumni.

From the Chief Philanthropy Officer

A message from Lisa Marshall, our Chief Philanthropy Officer.

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