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UM-Flint radiation therapy alum found dream job, gives back by mentoring

Laura Jolovic, a 2015 University of Michigan-Flint graduate, found her dream job as a radiation therapist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She recently hosted current UM-Flint students for on-site observation and to share career advice.

Laura Jolovic knew she wanted a career in health care that would allow her to form close relationships with her patients. It would simply be a matter of finding the perfect fit. As it turns out, radiation therapy, which provides a unique mix of technology and hands-on patient care, couldn't have been better tailored for[…]

UM-Flint physician assistant student awarded national health policy fellowship

Brittany Douglas, student president of the PA class of 2024, was recently selected for a Student Health Policy Fellowship through the Physician Assistant Education Association.

When Brittany Douglas launched her career as a surgical technologist, she found herself lending a hand to a variety of health care professionals, including surgeons and physician assistants. And as she made the decision to enroll in the University of Michigan-Flint's PA program, thereby following in the footsteps of her colleagues, she discovered a natural[…]

Two UM-Flint physical therapy students awarded national scholarship

Physical therapy students Natalie El-Zayat and Nia Ahart both recently received the Crest Scholarship, a national honor awarded by Rizing Tide, a foundation dedicated to creating a racially diverse and inclusive workforce in PT.

University of Michigan-Flint physical therapy students Natalie El-Zayat and Nia Ahart both chose their field of study after seeing firsthand the impact a physical therapist can have on a patient's quality of life. Now they have another thing in common. They are recipients of the prestigious Crest Scholarship, a national honor awarded by Rizing Tide,[…]

UM-Flint occupational therapy, technology students make a difference for Flint child

UM-Flint students Shalini Augenstein (far left) and Marwa Hammami (left), assistant professor Donna Case (center) and student Elizabeth Mansfield (right) were part of a group that adapted a Power Wheels car for Flint child Kaden Stevenson (front).

Kaden Stevenson of Flint looked like any other kid having a great day when he recently drove a Spider-Man Power Wheels car in front of the William S. White Building at the University of Michigan-Flint. But the occasion was a momentous one for the 7-year-old boy, his family and several UM-Flint students. Kaden, who lost[…]

Simulating success: high school students explore health care careers with UM-Flint

Area high school students learned about opening airways from a UM-Flint nurse anesthesia student at the Exploring Health Care Careers Summer Camp.

Emergency personnel gathered around two crashed cars in a University of Michigan-Flint parking lot recently while dozens of people looked on. But, there was no cause for concern. The scene was merely an accident simulation that was part of "Exploring Health Care Careers," a two-day summer camp for high schoolers, now in its second year,[…]

UM-Flint physical therapy students to share love of sports at field day event

Physical Therapy students Olivia Roe (left) and Brooke Mazzolini (right) have teamed up to host a field day for Flint youth.

For Brooke Mazzolini and Olivia Roe, participating in sports as high school students helped shape who they would become as college students. Their passions for athletic competition drove the duo, who were once competitors on rival basketball teams, to work together as University of Michigan-Flint physical therapy majors to promote the benefits of an active[…]

UM-Flint's Master of Public Health receives national ranking

Master of Public Health students and recent graduates (clockwise from upper left) Brittany Jones-Carter, Bushra Kawser, Hannah Theodorovich and Kim Snodgrass, all say that the nationally-ranked program has helped them grow in their careers.

Recent years have emphasized the important role that public health professionals play in our society. However, public health leaders were solving societal well-being challenges locally and globally long before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the field into the spotlight. Those specialists improve population health in many ways, such as through educating communities, helping government leaders create[…]

Earn and Learn Program matches UM-Flint students with paid health care jobs

A new program will connect UM-Flint students with paid jobs in health care thanks to a partnership with the Greater Flint Health Coalition.

University of Michigan-Flint students interested in working in health care have a new opportunity to earn money and gain experience while they are still in school thanks to a new partnership with the Greater Flint Health Coalition. The Earn and Learn Program connects UM-Flint students with local hospitals, home health care agencies and other employers[…]

University of Michigan-Flint graduates first physician assistant cohort in the U-M system

The University of Michigan-Flint's physician assistant program graduated its first class in April.

When 38 University of Michigan-Flint physician assistant graduates received their white coats, April 29, the ceremony celebrated the end of their academic training and welcomed them into the profession. It also marked another milestone as the Class of 2023 became the first PA cohort to graduate from any University of Michigan campus. The program, which[…]

UM-Flint offering new graduate certificates in health care supply chain management and public health

UM-Flint is preparing students to meet vital needs in the health care industry with new certificates in supply chain management and public health.

This year, UM-Flint will begin offering two new graduate certificates in Health Care Supply Chain Management, and in Public Health. Both can be used toward other endeavors, such as the Health Services Administration degree program.