A new diagnostic model, which is highly predictive of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, may become a cheaper and easier alternative to screen for liver fat, the major feature of this condition.

This summer, BUSM medical students had the opportunity to walk a mile, or in this case an eight-hour shift, in someone else's shoes through a program aimed at fostering positive relationships between nurses and future physicians.

In recognition of her efforts to improve care in pediatric ophthalmology, Associate Professor Ophthalmology and Pediatrics, and Associate Dean for Alumni Affairs Jean Ramsey MD, MPH, was recognized as a Choosing Wisely Champion by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS).

The Office of  Continuing Medical Education  (CME) has been awarded "Accreditation with Distinction" by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Only the top 10 percent of programs receive this designation.

This month's  Annals of Internal Medicine  featured an essay authored by second year medical student Jamie Lim. The essay is a reflection of an encounter with a patient with down syndrome and her father.